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Anduril Industries (was Blue Force Technologies)
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2026
22 July

ReleaseIntroducing Halo: Archer's commercial variant of dual-use autonomous VTOL aircraft platform developed with Anduril

20 July

ReleaseAnduril and Archer unveil jointly-developed autonomous VTOL platform for commercial and defence applications

24 June Designed to operate alongside crewed fighters, CCA are intended to extend combat mass, survivability and situational awareness in contested environments through human-machine teaming.

U.S. Air Force awards production contracts for CCA development

General Atomics, Anduril and three autonomy software providers have secured key production awards as the Air Force pushes to field Collaborative Combat Aircraft by 2030.

21 May If the prototype phase proves successful, the MOD aims to field an operational version of the system by 2030.

Army gives Apache drone wingman programme £10m backing

Autonomous systems are being developed to support Apache crews with reconnaissance and electronic warfare missions without direct pilot control.

15 May

ReleaseGKN Aerospace to support next phase of UK MOD's Project NYX with Anduril UK

14 May The HASTE launch vehicle in flight.

Partners target rapid hypersonic launch expansion

Three Virginia launches are expected to support faster hypersonic development cycles as U.S. defence demand continues increasing.

2 March

ReleaseArcher announces fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, US and UAE air taxi pilot programs on-track for 2026

26 February The location where Archer’s UK engineering hub will be located in Bristol

Archer selects Bristol for UK engineering hub

The hub will support advanced commercial and defence engineering programmes, strengthening collaboration with Anduril UK and GKN on British Army and Ministry of Defence initiatives.

26 February

ReleaseHivemind successfully completes first CCA flight test aboard Anduril’s YFQ-44A aircraft

19 February Hivemind enables unmanned defence systems to sense, decide and act without human intervention.

Shield AI advances US Air Force CCA mission autonomy

The company’s Hivemind software integrates with Anduril’s Fury aircraft and advances system testing ahead of planned flight demonstrations.

17 February

ReleaseAtkinsRéalis teams with Anduril UK to accelerate sovereign autonomous systems for British defence

29 January Four suppliers will be selected in March 2026 to develop prototypes for fielding by 2030.

British Army selects contenders for autonomous helicopter ‘wingmen’

Project NYX has advanced into its development stage with BAE, Leonardo and others invited to design AI-powered support drones for Apaches.

20 January

ReleaseEl Segundo accelerates the growth of the U.S. aerospace and defense industry with Roboze

2025
15 December

ReleaseArcher announces plans for UK engineering hub, hires veteran British eVTOL engineering leader

9 December

ReleaseGKN Aerospace and Anduril UK sign partnership to lead UK’s future UAV capabilities

1 December

ReleaseArcher and Karem Aircraft announce exclusive collaboration to utilize military-grade rotor technology on Archer’s next-generation dual-use VTOL aircraft

20 November Archer’s electric powertrain will be integrated into Anduril’s Omen autonomous air vehicle (AAV).

Archer expands into defence with powertrain for Omen

An initial 50-unit order from the UAE for the Omen platform has created early demand for Archer’s electric propulsion system beyond its Midnight aircraft.

13 November

ReleaseEDGE Group and Anduril Industries to form landmark UAE–US joint venture to develop autonomous systems

7 August

ReleaseArcher accelerates defense program with two strategic acquisitions as it pursues growing demand

17 June

ReleaseAnduril and Rheinmetall partner to design and manufacture Barracuda, Fury & solid rocket motors for European defence

19 May

ReleaseAnduril Industries UK and Archer, supported by Skyports Drone Services and AtkinsRéalis, team up to test dual-use EVTOL cargo aircraft in UK market

15 May

ReleaseSharrow Engineering announces move to Michigan Central and launches Sharrow Labs, a new affiliate dedicated to pioneering the future of propulsion, energy, and mobility

13 March

ReleasePalantir Warp Speed accelerates, announces six new customers that are re-industrializing American manufacturing

22 January

ReleaseLt. Gen. (Ret) Scott Howell joins Archer Defense’s Advisory Board to advance next-gen military program

2024
12 December

ReleaseArcher announces strategic partnership with Anduril to develop hybrid VTOL military aircraft; raises an additional $430m

2023
7 September

ReleaseAnduril Industries acquires UAS developer Blue Force Technologies

25 January

ReleaseBlue Force Technologies conducts ground test

2020
7 December

ReleaseElectra selects lead airframe contractor

29 October An artist's impression of BAE Systems' proposed attritable UAVs alongside the controlling aircraft.

USAF selects BAE for prototype attritable systems

Multiple vendors have now been lined up to compete for up to $400 million in orders in support of the Skyborg Vanguard Program. BAE Systems has started work at its Endicott facility.