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Anduril CEO Palmer Luckey Says Weapons Destroyed 'Hundreds of Millions' in Russian Assets, Urges US Military Aid to Ukraine
Thursday, July 3, 2025 - 1:31am | 599Anduril Industries CEO Palmer Luckey disclosed Wednesday that his company’s autonomous weapons systems have destroyed “hundreds of millions” worth of Russian military assets in Ukraine, while advocating for increased U.S. military support as the fastest path to peace. What...
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Palantir, Anduril, Erebor: Peter Thiel, The Lord Of The Finance Rings
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 1:14pm | 511Peter Thiel's fascination with J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" isn't just a personal quirk — it's a strategic theme that runs through his business empire. From Palantir to Anduril and now Erebor, Thiel's ventures borrow their names from Middle-earth and reflect his ambition to shape the...
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Crypto-Friendly Startup Bank, Circle's Stock Surge And More: This Week In Crypto
Sunday, June 22, 2025 - 9:00am | 556The past week in the world of finance and technology was nothing short of exciting. From the backing of a crypto-friendly startup bank by big names in tech to the stunning surge of Circle’s stock, there was no shortage of intriguing developments. Here’s a quick recap of the top stories...
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Anduril Partners With Germany's Rheinmetall To Build Smart, Autonomous Air Systems And Rocket Motors For Europe's Defense Amid CEO Palmer Luckey's IPO Push
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - 5:56am | 490Defense technology firm Anduril Industries has formed a strategic partnership with German defense giant Rheinmetall to co-develop autonomous air systems and propulsion capabilities for the European market. What Happened: Anduril Industries and Rheinmetall announced a collaboration to jointly...
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Anduril Founder Palmer Luckey, Palantir Co-Founder Joe Lonsdale To Invest In Crypto-Friendly Startup Bank: Report
Monday, June 16, 2025 - 5:14am | 551Palmer Luckey, the founder of defense technology startup Anduril Industries, has reportedly backed a cryptocurrency-friendly banking startup that aims to revolutionize the financial sector. What Happened: Luckey is backing a budding financial firm that aims to provide “...
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Trump Dangles 'Golden Dome' Missile Shield, Says It's Free If Canada Becomes 51st State—King Charles Fires Back: 'The True North Is, Indeed, Strong And Free'
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - 12:57am | 1258President Donald Trump once again revived his long-simmering “Golden Dome” missile defense idea, this time bringing Canada into the fold, but with a provocative condition. What Happened: On Tuesday, in a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Canada was eager to join the United States...
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America Must Shift Roles From 'World Police' To 'World Gun Store,' Says Palmer Luckey
Monday, May 19, 2025 - 3:55am | 392Palmer Luckey says the arms race is no longer about bigger missiles but autonomous weapons that operate using artificial intelligence and he wants the United States to be "the world gun store" that supplies them. What Happened: The Anduril founder told CBS' 60 Minutes that commercial tech has...
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Oculus Founder Palmer Luckey Reveals He's In An Invite-Only Group Chat With Just One Entry Rule
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 - 7:49am | 500Palmer Luckey, the virtual-reality prodigy who sold Oculus to Facebook for $2 billion in 2014, says that payday granted him entry to an ultra-exclusive group chat called the "B Boys Club." What Happened: The only password to the group chat is a unicorn-level exit: founders must have sold a company...
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How Peter Thiel And Elon Musk Are Shaping Trump Administration
Saturday, March 8, 2025 - 2:30pm | 507Billionaire Peter Thiel, who has no formal position in the Trump Administration, has multiple affiliations with organizations that aim to reform the government. Thiel’s connections, which include multiple old and new employees of his companies, have been included in the Trump administration,...
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'We Need To Do A Better Job Of Procuring The Defense Tools:' Anduril Founder Palmer Luckey Explains Why Donald Trump's Strategy Could Be The Future
Friday, November 8, 2024 - 6:21am | 562Palmer Luckey, founder of U.S. defense technology startup Anduril Industries, has voiced his support for President-elect Donald Trump’s defense strategy. What Happened: On Thursday, in an interview with Bloomberg TV, Luckey discussed the 2024 U.S. presidential election results and his ...
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Palmer Luckey Announces New Headset For Military And Civilian Use, Identifies Adult Entertainment As Potential Market For VR Hardware: 'An Area Where I Can Punch Above My Weight'
Thursday, June 20, 2024 - 2:24am | 724Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus and Anduril Industries, is working on a new headset that’s designed to meet military specifications but will also cater to non-military applications. What Happened: Luckey disclosed his latest project during a presentation at the Augmented World Expo...
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Oculus Founder Palmer Luckey Set To Unveil Major Hardware Innovation Tomorrow: 'Not Anduril, Not VR'
Monday, June 3, 2024 - 1:21am | 605Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus and Anduril Industries, has hinted at a significant hardware announcement, sparking widespread anticipation and speculation. What Happened: On Sunday, Luckey took to X, formerly Twitter, to tease an upcoming hardware announcement. “I am going to be ...
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'AI Is Important...For The Way We Deter Wars,' Says Anduril Founder After Winning US Air Force Contract To Develop Autonomous Fighter Jets
Friday, April 26, 2024 - 7:54am | 738Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, has praised his company’s contract with the U.S. Air Force to develop autonomous fighter jets. What Happened: During CNBC’s “Last Call” on Thursday, Luckey expressed his excitement about the project. He stated, "It’s also...
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Meta CTO Gets Called Out By Founder Of Company Building 'Electronic' Border Wall: 'You Aren't Credible'
Monday, April 15, 2024 - 8:14am | 748Anduril Industries and Oculus VR founder Palmer Luckey accused Meta Platforms Inc.'s CTO Andrew Bosworth of lying and spreading false information about him. What Happened: Luckey has publicly accused Bosworth of spreading false information about him. He has called out Bosworth for reposting claims...