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The trend of factories in defense technology continues to gain momentum. Recently, Anduril unveiled plans for a billion-dollar ‘megafactory’ in Ohio<\/a>, while Saronic announced its intention to establish a factory for mass-producing autonomous warships, following a $600 million funding round<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Anduril is now exploring the possibility of expanding its operations beyond the United States by establishing a factory in the United Kingdom. This move is part of the company’s strategy to diversify its defense contracts.<\/p>\n

According to Rich Drake, Anduril’s general manager for the U.K. and Europe, the company is considering opening a facility in the U.K. if it secures sufficient orders. As reported by Bloomberg<\/a>, this potential factory would focus on drone production and research and development.<\/p>\n

The potential location for the factory is likely to be near Oxford and Cambridge, as reported by Sifted<\/a>. This strategic location would enable Anduril to leverage the region’s expertise and talent in the field.<\/p>\n

The timing of this potential expansion is opportune, as European defense budgets are reaching record highs<\/a>. Meanwhile, the United States is scaling back its aid to Ukraine<\/a>, creating new opportunities for companies like Anduril.<\/p>\n

Anduril, a California-based company reportedly in talks to raise funding at a $28 billion valuation<\/a>, did not respond to a request for comment on its potential U.K. factory plans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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