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Anduril Partners With Hyundai On Autonomous Naval Systems

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, April 15th, 2024

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Anduril Partners With Hyundai On Autonomous Naval Systems

HDF-3000 multi-purpose frigate built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. Photo: HD Hyundai

Anduril Industries last Saturday said it has entered a strategic partnership with South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries that will leverage the U.S. defense startup’s expertise in autonomy and artificial intelligence and the world’s largest shipbuilder’s strengths in commercial and naval shipbuilding. The arrangement also gives Anduril access to South Korea’s defense market and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries greater access to the U.S. defense market. The companies plan to collaborate on the design, development, and production of autonomous naval systems…

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