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December 3, 2025
Anduril's autonomous weapons stumble in tests and combat, WSJ reports
Defense tech startup Anduril Industries has faced numerous setbacks during testing of its autonomous weapons systems, according to new reporting by the WSJ.
TL;DR
- Anduril Industries faced significant setbacks during testing of its autonomous weapons systems.
- A Navy exercise saw over a dozen drone boats fail, with safety concerns raised.
- An unmanned jet fighter's engine was damaged during a ground test.
- A counter-drone system test resulted in a 22-acre fire.
- In Ukraine, Anduril's loitering drones failed to hit targets and crashed.
- Ukrainian forces reportedly stopped using these drones in 2024.
- Anduril states these challenges are typical of weapons development and that progress is being made.
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