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Defense Tech Startup Scores Major Submarine Shipyard Deal
Anduril Industries, a defense tech startup founded by Palmer Luckey, has secured a $2.9 billion Navy submarine shipyard contract, marking one of the largest contracts ever awarded to a venture-backed defense company. The deal comes as Luckey joins a Pentagon weapons advisory group, creating a direct line between the company and military decision-making. The contract represents a strategic shift toward venture-backed defense companies for major programs, as the U.S. Navy seeks to modernize its submarine fleet and address capacity constraints. This development was first reported by The Tech Buzz.