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In less than eight years, Anduril has developed drones, autonomous submarines, and counter-drone defense systems such as Roadrunner, a high-speed intercept fighter capable of neutralizing enemy unmanned aircraft—demonstrating how rapid iteration and private investment can reshape military capabilities.
The Philosophy of Deterrence: Peace Through Strength
According to Luckey, the core purpose of this technological shift isn't to promote conflict but to deter it. “We reinforce peace by ensuring our adversaries understand they cannot win,” he states. This strategic deterrence hinges on distributed, autonomous defenses capable of rapid response and overwhelming the attacker, making aggression prohibitively expensive.