Anduril wins $85 million Air Force contract for aerospace design
Anduril has been awarded an $85 million contract by the Air Force to participate in VOLARE, a program that designs military aircraft using software rather than physical prototypes.
What happened
Anduril Industries received an $85 million contract from the U.S. Air Force, according to reporting in September 2026. The contract is part of VOLARE, an Air Force initiative focused on aerospace design. The exact scope and timeline of the work were not detailed in available reports.
Background
VOLARE is an Air Force program that aims to accelerate aircraft design and development by using digital simulation and software-based design rather than building costly physical prototypes. This approach can reduce time and expense in developing new military aircraft. Anduril, a defense-technology company founded in 2017, has grown into a major developer of autonomous systems and decision software for the U.S. military. The company is known for its Lattice platform, which helps integrate and control multiple defense systems.
What to watch next
Watch for announcements about specific aircraft designs Anduril is working on under VOLARE, and whether this contract leads to larger follow-on awards for prototype development or production.
Sources
- Original report: Anduril wins $85 million Air Force contract for aerospace design (Investing.com, Sep 17, 2026) Mainstream media
- MiGFlug: Anduril Joins the Air Force VOLARE Contract to Design Jets in Software Other outlet
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