Anduril, the US defense-tech company valued at $61 billion, is planning to establish a full manufacturing plant in Israel, according to an unconfirmed report. Founder Palmer Luckey is courting former IAF commander Amikam Norkin to lead the Israeli operation, following meetings with senior government and defense officials.
Anduril, the $61 billion American defense-technology company, is reportedly planning to establish a full manufacturing plant in Israel—a significant step beyond the typical integration of Israeli firms into a foreign supply chain. According to the report, founder Palmer Luckey is courting former Israel Air Force commander Amikam Norkin to lead the company's official operations in the country.
The move follows a series of meetings Luckey held in Israel with senior government and security establishment officials. Anduril aims to produce advanced systems based on full autonomy and low production costs at the Israeli plant. The company is said to value Israel's unique advantage of real-time operational proof (the 'Combat Proven' standard), which appeals to any international defense firm.
The report is currently based on a single source and remains unconfirmed. No official announcement has been made by Anduril or by Norkin. If realized, the plant would mark a notable expansion of the defense-tech landscape in Israel.
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