Anduril Wins $642 Million Navy Contract for AI Counter-Drone Systems

Defense technology company Anduril Industries secured a $642 million U.S. Navy contract to develop and deploy artificial intelligence-powered counter-drone systems. The contract covers the Roadrunner-M interceptor and Lattice AI command software for protecting naval vessels and installations from drone threats. The award was one of the largest AI defense contracts in Navy history, accelerating the Pentagon's shift toward autonomous weapons platforms.