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Jul 24, 2026

Defense tech startup Anduril in talks to raise funding at $100 billion valuation

Anduril Industries is in discussions with investors for a new funding round that could value the defense technology company at approximately $100 billion, according to Reuters sources. This would represent a significant increase from its previous valuation and put it on par with major defense contractors like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin.

Jul 24, 2026·7 sources

U.S. State Department Launches Freedom Tech Excellence Program with Bitcoin Policy Institute, Palantir, and Defense Tech Partners

The U.S. State Department announced the Freedom Tech Excellence Program (FTEP) on July 24, 2026, a new initiative bringing private-sector talent to advance digital freedom and national security. Founding partners include the Bitcoin Policy Institute, Palantir Technologies, Anduril Industries, and the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation.

Jul 24, 2026·5 sources

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▪Anduril Industries reported $2.2 billion in revenue for the year 2025 and doubled its workforce.
▪Regulatory restrictions keeping DJI and other Chinese drone manufacturers out of the United States market widen the competitive moat for domestic startups.
▪A proposed funding structure would require investors to commit to a second financing round at a higher valuation, potentially around $110 billion, within roughly a year.

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