• Anduril Industries, a U.S. defense tech firm specializing in AI-driven autonomous systems, is negotiating a funding round of up to $8 billion that could value it at over $60 billion, doubling its $30.5 billion valuation from a $2.5 billion raise in June 2025.
• The influx aims to fund expansion of a new weapons factory and advanced autonomous tech development, building on Anduril's revenue growth to $1 billion in 2024 amid rising global defense demands.
• This potential deal underscores surging investor interest in private defense startups, positioning Anduril as a leader rivaling traditional contractors like Lockheed Martin in valuation terms.

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