AI-Powered Electronic Warfare

Anduril founder Palmer Luckey discusses the company’s new AI-powered electronic warfare tool, Pulsar, which is already in use by the US military across multiple continents. Pulsar can perform tasks like jamming, hacking, spoofing, and controlling electronic systems rapidly, thanks to Anduril’s AI system, Lattice. Luckey emphasizes that AI is transforming warfare by enabling the deployment of numerous systems more intelligently and efficiently. He started Anduril to address the US’s technological lag behind countries like China, Russia, and Iran. The company has focused on AI since its inception, believing in its potential to revolutionize warfare. The US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, which aims to deploy AI-powered aircraft alongside manned ones, is a testament to AI’s growing importance in defense. Anduril has secured a slot in the CCA program, beating out major defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and Boeing. These AI-powered aircraft will be built in the US, although their deployment locations are determined by the customer. Luckey expresses concern over the technological advancements of adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran, which he finds more worrisome than competition within the US. Anduril collaborates with other defense companies and allies, such as Australia, on projects like the autonomous submarine Ghost Shark. Despite political and social challenges, Anduril continues to attract funding and plans to go public in the future. Luckey’s previous experience with Oculus VR and his commitment to transparency and public investment underscore Anduril’s strategic vision and growth trajectory.