@zibbitybibbitybop
Anduril is the reset that the US arms industry has needed for decades. Simple, modular design and manufacturing enables both quality AND quantity at the same time. Can't fight a war if ammo costs too much.
@zano187
They are like decoys, except they will also kill you if you ignore them.
@richardtardo5170
It’s great to see new players in the procurement process. I’m sure the ‘big boys’ aren’t too happy.
@donchaput8278
The hi-low mix is critical to keep in mind for weapon platforms. Nice to see the focus on simpler, quickly produced tech that can be used for saturation. Lasers will need to do some catching up in the next 10 years to handle incoming massive swarm threats.
@hctim96
Takes the term "Bomb Truck" to a new level...
@budgetdrift6403
Can’t wait for anduril to IPO I’m going all in!
@wayausofbounds9255
In most cases 100lbs of explosive is as good as 1000lbs, if you can put it on target.
@33moneyball
Anduril is just the initial salvo in a long overdue attack on the bloated, inefficient, and legacy captured defense industry. Don’t get me wrong, Lockheed et al make some amazing platforms, systems, weapons, and tech and there’s no doubt we’re only aware of a fraction of what exists in terms of both hardware and capability. However there are far too many examples of absurdly expensive platforms that take absolutely forever to design, build, and perfect. Things like the F-35 or B-21 certainly require the legacy players but individual weapons, drones etc do not. The military should benefit from long term cost reductions due to innovation and economies of scale in far more dramatic fashion. Millions for a single standard cruise missile is ridiculous at this point. The unit cost, manufacturing lead time, current inventory, and reloading issues with respect to anything launched by the navy make them borderline useless in an actual war scenario against China. Rapid Dragon is akin to building machine guns in world where you can only manufacture 500 bullets per year lol. A serious effort would require an inventory of tens of thousands with the ability to manufacture at least a couple hundred per month.
@DeaconBlu
Damn! Go Anduril!
@Chuck_Hooks
1500 non-US owned C-130s are operating worldwide. 34 non-US owned C-17s are operating worldwide. Instant light bomber/missile carrier force for US Allies. Game changer.
@ashhawk7489
China " we have more assets than you can target." American industry "Bet"
@PapaOscarNovember
Anduril also needs to be given a contract to adapt their barracuda to be launched from Typhon launcher (containerized vertical launch system). That way, any 18 wheeler can tow and launch cruise missiles, after pulling over. Any commercial container cargo ship can be loaded with Typhon containers. "Our missiles will blot out the sun!"
@ConnieShearer-g1m
Thankful for YOU Alex, and for Sandbox! Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃👍
@WasabiSniffer
"replicator" initiative i'm over here thinking about the stargate bots
@dazzrods
Andurill is real life Stark Industries
@well-blazeredman6187
Running out of missiles? Not a problem if you've also run out of targets.
@codedlogic
Yes, the US could run out of these in a week. That is NOT a bad thing. That is a SPECTACULARLY awesome thing. It means any adversary is not going to have its navy taken apart in a matter of days - or perhaps just a few short hours. The fact they can be deployed rapidly is a GOOD thing.
@navypowertv
Turning cargo planes like the C130 into bombers is a game-changer for modern warfare! 🚀 The RAPID DRAGON program and new tech like the Barracuda M500 missile could drastically shift the balance of power. What are your thoughts on this strategy—do you think it’ll revolutionize air combat or face too many challenges?
@andygrams6344
Now with Anduril it’s time to adapt Rapid Dragon for the C-5 Galaxy
@johnnyboi1722