Drone units operating far behind the front line on Ukraine’s sweeping steppe have hit more than 180 vessels and other sea-borne targets in recent weeks.
Anduril is discussing a new funding round that could see it valued at about $100 billion, rivaling companies such as Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin.
Lockheed Martin introduced a cheaper Patriot interceptor as the U.S. and partner nations grapple with the exorbitant costs of shooting down cheap drones.
The U.S. Air Force has put out a request for a new air defense missile system to defend the service’s installations against cruise missiles and drones.
The Navy wants its next-gen carrier-based drones to handle a wide range of missions, from strikes and anti-submarine warfare to aerial refueling and more.
