What Happened
Defense Tycoon Raises Millions For Republicans As Company Expands
Palmer Luckey, co-founder of defense firm Anduril Industries, has been revealed to be a major fundraiser for the Republican party, donating $5.9m since 2017. Meanwhile, his company has won billions in Pentagon contracts, including a $20bn sole-source contract from the US Army. Anduril’s success has been marked by its work on innovative defense technologies, such as drones and autonomous jet fighters. The company’s growth and influence in the defense industry may be attributed to Luckey’s strong connections with Republican politicians, as reported by the Guardian.