What Happened
Defense Contractor Wins Major Deal Days After CEO Joins Advisory Board
The Pentagon is facing questions over the timing of a $2.9 billion Navy contract awarded to Anduril, a defense technology firm, just days after its CEO Palmer Luckey joined the Defense Innovation Board. The contract tasks Anduril with modernizing and operating shipyard facilities that support the Navy’s submarine fleet. The proximity of the two announcements has triggered alarm among congressional watchdogs and government ethics experts, with the House Armed Services Committee planning to examine the contract award process. This development was first reported by an unknown source.