Anduril Industries, the trailblazing defense tech startup founded by Oculus VR creator Palmer Luckey, has raised a staggering $2.5 billion in its Series G round, doubling its valuation to $30.5 billion. Led by Founders Fund with a $1B check—their largest ever—the round reflects growing urgency and investor confidence in autonomous defense systems amid global security shifts.
With this funding, Anduril aims to scale production of its AI-powered arsenal—from autonomous drones to next-gen surveillance towers—through its newly launched Arsenal-1 factory in Ohio. The company’s technologies already help monitor one-third of the U.S. border and are designed to give national defense teams “superhuman capabilities.” A concurrent tender offer allows early employees and investors to realize significant gains—underscoring internal confidence in the company’s trajectory.
Executive Chairman Trae Stephens said the goal is to tackle America’s largest national security challenges head-on. As AI and autonomy redefine warfare, Anduril is not just building products—it’s shaping the strategic infrastructure of the future. With deep government connections and bold R&D investments, it stands poised to become a long-term pillar in U.S. defense innovation.