A large autonomous attack helicopter designed to work alongside crewed helicopters.
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What does it actually do?
Thunder is a Group 5 (large) autonomous rotorcraft announced in July 2026. Anduril pitches it as an uncrewed teammate for attack and assault helicopters, taking on riskier tasks close to the ground.
Technical detail
Group 5 autonomous attack rotorcraft.
Intended to team with current and next-generation crewed rotorcraft.
Status
Concept
Introduced July 2026; no public program contract yet.
Anduril has introduced Thunder, a new autonomous attack rotorcraft designed for near-surface combat operations. The system represents a significant addition to Anduril's autonomous platform portfolio.
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