[U.S. / Defense Technology Company] Anduril Establishes Its Japan Subsidiary
1. Company Overview
Anduril Industries (U.S.)
A next-generation defense technology company that integrates AI, autonomous systems, and advanced hardware.
Known for rapid development and scalable mass production, Anduril provides defense systems to the U.S., Australia, and other allied nations.
Founded by Palmer Luckey, also known as the founder of Oculus.
2. Establishment of the Japan Subsidiary
December 3, 2025
Anduril Industries announced the establishment of “Anduril Industries Japan G.K.”Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Patrick Hollen
(Former U.S. Navy officer and advisor to the U.S. Missile Defense Agency)
3. Strategy for Entering the Japanese Market (Four Focus Areas)
① Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD)
Integrates sensors, interceptors, and command-and-control through software to build
a distributed, multi-layered air and missile defense system.
② Low-cost, Mass-producible Strike Capabilities
Leverages commercial technologies to provide
weapons systems that can be rapidly produced at scale.
③ Autonomous Maritime and Undersea Systems
Uses unmanned underwater vehicles and AI-driven sensor networks to support
wide-area maritime monitoring and enhanced deterrence.
④ Human-Machine Teaming (HMT)
Employs AI and autonomous systems to enable
next-generation operations where humans and unmanned systems collaborate.
4. Purpose of Entering Japan
Aligns with Japan’s upcoming Defense Buildup Program starting in 2027, which prioritizes modernization and rapid capability development.
Combines Japan’s advanced manufacturing capabilities with Anduril’s software-driven defense technologies to
build a new model for the future of defense industry.
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Source: Anduril、日本法人設立を発表 | Anduril Industries Japan合同会社のプレスリリース