Anduril Industries has achieved another significant milestone in its pursuit of becoming a prominent player in American defence contracting. The company has secured a contract to develop and test small unmanned fighter jet prototypes, outperforming major defence giants such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman in the process.
Under the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, Anduril, alongside General Atomics, will design, manufacture, and test “production representative test articles,” as stated by the Air Force. The ultimate goal of the program, slated for a multibillion-dollar production decision in fiscal year 2026, is to deploy at least 1,000 combat aircraft to complement manned platforms like the F-35.
The pivotal element of Anduril’s success lies in its autonomous air vehicle, Fury, acquired through the purchase of North Carolina-based Blue Force Technologies last year. This victory underscores Anduril’s rapid transition from tech acquisition to securing significant defence contracts within a short span.
“Anduril’s work on this program is just beginning,” remarked Anduril SVP Jason Levin. “U.S. and allied success in the future requires CCAs to be delivered at a speed, cost, and scale to beat the pacing threat. We look forward to continuing our partnership with the U.S. Air Force to deliver this critical capability to our Airmen as quickly as possible.”
