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Anduril Partners With Qualcomm to Build Laptops On US Soil
Anduril, a defense technology company, is embarking on a bold project to create a 100% U.S.-sourced laptop. This initiative aims to establish a fully domestic supply chain for computer manufacturing. The laptop will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon System on a Chip. It is highly probable that the operating system will be Linux-based, given the processor choice. Anduril's founder, Palmer Luckey, emphasized that the company intends to manufacture the laptops in the U.S., not just design them there. The project will focus on utilizing metals that the U.S. can domestically extract, refine, process, and mill. This commitment extends to all components, including battery technology. The project, named BlueChip, will be implemented in stages. It will start by increasing domestic sourcing and manufacturing. The ultimate goal is to eliminate foreign suppliers and create a complete American supply chain. The first laptop is anticipated to be available in April 2027.