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Anduril is partnering with OpenAI on counter-drone defense systems

Brian Schimpf · How AI Is Changing Warfare, with Anduril CEO Brian Schimpf · Jan 28, 2025 · at 12:54

Brian Schimpf is the co-founder and CEO of defense technology company Anduril Industries. He discusses applying AI software to multi-sensor counter-drone hardware on the battlefield.

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