Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says $100B OpenAI Investment Unlikely as AI Demand Surges 
Broadcom Stock Jumps After Strong Earnings Beat and Bullish AI Revenue Outlook 
Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Halt Use of Anthropic AI Technology 
California Court Rejects xAI Bid to Block AI Data Transparency Law 
Amazon Website Outage Disrupts Thousands of U.S. Shoppers Before Services Recover 
Samsung Electronics Stock Poised for $1 Trillion Valuation Amid AI and Memory Boom 
Trump Says Iran Seeking Deal After U.S.-Israel Strikes as Washington Eyes Measures to Ease Oil Prices 
Morgan Stanley to Cut 2,500 Jobs as Wall Street Layoffs Continue 
US Lawmakers Raise Security Concerns Over Intel Testing ACM Research Chipmaking Tools 
U.S. Officials Review Tencent’s Stakes in Epic Games, Riot Games Over Security Concerns 
Blackstone’s BCRED Fund Sees $1.7B Net Outflows as Private Credit Concerns Shake Investors 
Foxconn Sees Strong Growth Ahead Despite Limited Impact From U.S.–Israel–Iran Tensions 
OpenAI Explores Partnership With The Trade Desk to Expand ChatGPT Advertising 
Trump Praises Delcy Rodríguez as Venezuela Oil Exports Resume 
OpenAI and U.S. Defense Department Update Agreement to Clarify AI Usage Terms 
DHL Forecasts Higher 2026 Operating Profit Despite Global Shipping Disruptions 
U.S. defense technology firm Anduril Industries is reportedly in discussions to raise billions of dollars in fresh funding at a valuation of at least $60 billion, according to a recent report by The Information citing sources familiar with the matter. If finalized, the new valuation would mark a significant leap from the company’s $30.5 billion valuation achieved during its $2.5 billion funding round in June last year.
The potential capital injection is expected to provide Anduril with substantial financial flexibility to accelerate the construction of its first large-scale weapons manufacturing facility. In addition, the funding would support the development of an autonomous fighter jet, underscoring the company’s growing ambitions in advanced military aviation and AI-powered defense systems.
Founded in 2017 and backed by prominent venture capital firm Founders Fund, Anduril has rapidly emerged as one of Silicon Valley’s most prominent defense-tech startups. The company specializes in autonomous defense technology, including advanced sensors, surveillance systems, and a wide range of military drones. Its focus on low-cost, AI-driven defense solutions has gained traction as modern warfare increasingly relies on unmanned systems and automation.
The ongoing war in Ukraine has highlighted the strategic importance of drones and autonomous weapons, further boosting investor interest in defense technology companies like Anduril. At the same time, U.S. President Donald Trump has urged the Pentagon to accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge military technologies to strengthen America’s defense capabilities and counter China’s growing military influence.
Although Anduril has not yet commented publicly on the reported funding talks, a successful round at a $60 billion valuation would solidify its position as a leading player in the global defense technology sector and one of the most valuable private defense startups in the United States.
