Tech Giants Eye Pentagon Contracts, Forming Consortium to Disrupt Traditional Defense Industry

Defense Nouvelles

Anduril is leading a consortium of tech companies, including SpaceX and OpenAI, to bid for US government defense contracts. The group aims to challenge the dominance of established contractors like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Boeing, who have historically secured a significant portion of Pentagon funding. The consortium's formation raises questions about the potential impact on national security and the ethics of AI in military applications.