Anduril Industries, one of America's largest defence start-ups with a $1billion factory in Ohio, is looking to open a UK factory to serve as its European base. The firm, which builds drones and autonomous systems and weapons for the military and government agencies, has been highly successful in the field of AI tech. The Times reports the Ministry of Defence has already shown an interest, with the government signing a £30million contract with Anduril's UK arm to supply Ukraine with drones. The high-tech drones can remain airborne for extended periods and then fly directly into their targets and explode. A spokesman for Anduril UK, The Times reports, said: “Due to ongoing commercial sensitivities it would not be appropriate to comment on this at this time.

Source: The Times March 18, 2025 14:57 UTC