Anduril Industries

Poland's state-run defense company PGZ will assemble and manufacture Anduril Industries' Barracuda-500M cruise missile at its Bydgoszcz facility. The partnership aims to bolster Poland's deterrence against Russia and enable sales to EU countries under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program.

Anduril Industries, a defense systems manufacturer, uses unconventional recruitment methods to attract diverse talent. The company's 'Don't work for Anduril' campaign highlights reasons why it may not suit everyone, such as lacking amenities like baristas or nap pods. Despite the approach, recruitment has increased and the process has become more efficient.

The U.S. Air Force awarded production contracts for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and Anduril Industries, marking their transition from prototypes to production. Six companies, including Anduril, General Atomics, and others, will compete to develop autonomous software for the CCA, with three selected to begin work immediately. The Air Force aims to field over 150 combat-capable CCA by the end of the decade.

Defense contractor Anduril Industries has established Seattle as its connected warfare headquarters and announced plans for expansion. The company, described as an autonomous weapons firm, is investing in a Seattle office and shipyard.

The US Space Force has awarded contracts to 12 companies, including Anduril Industries, Lockheed Martin, and SpaceX, to develop space-based interceptors for the Golden Dome initiative, a defense system targeting missile and drone threats. The contracts, issued via Other Transaction Authority agreements in late 2025 and early 2026, aim to accelerate prototyping and bypass traditional federal acquisition rules.