Anduril Industries and OpenAI partner to develop advanced AI for national security and defence

The partnership seeks to bolster the U.S. and allied military’s ability to detect, assess, and neutralise threats from unmanned drones and other aerial devices. As these threats evolve, the integration of advanced AI models will improve real-time responses, reducing risks to personnel and infrastructure. OpenAI’s models will leverage Anduril’s extensive data on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (CUAS) to enhance situational awareness and operational efficiency.

Brian Schimpf, CEO of Anduril Industries, highlighted the urgency of the initiative, stating, “Our partnership with OpenAI will allow us to utilize their world-class expertise in artificial intelligence to address urgent Air Defence capability gaps across the world.” The collaboration will focus on deploying AI-driven solutions that enable faster, more accurate decisions during high-pressure scenarios.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasised the ethical commitment of the partnership, saying, “Our partnership with Anduril will help ensure OpenAI technology protects U.S. military personnel, and will help the national security community understand and responsibly use this technology to keep our citizens safe and free.” Both companies are committed to developing AI systems guided by democratic values and rigorous oversight.

This collaboration comes at a critical juncture in the global race to advance AI technologies, particularly as the U.S. seeks to maintain its leadership against competitors like China. Ensuring technological dominance is seen as vital to protecting the freedoms and security of democratic nations. By aligning their expertise, Anduril and OpenAI aim to provide the U.S. Department of Defence and Intelligence Community with state-of-the-art, ethically deployed AI solutions.