Those US-made laptops BlueChip is building may get Starlink-like antennas, too

Anduril and Qualcomm have teamed up to produce a line of laptops using American-made components, known as BlueChip. Currently, 90% of the laptop's cost is derived from American and Allied-made parts, with the aim to reach 100% in the future. One of Anduril's co-founders, Palmer Luckey, has disclosed that these laptops might also incorporate antennas capable of connecting to satellite services similar to Starlink.

In a YouTube video titled "BlueChip: Rebuilding American Computer Manufacturing," Luckey elaborated on the laptop's design, which is built to withstand challenging environments. He explained that the laptop features a chassis that allows for easy replacement of the bottom and top shells, enabling the integration of additional components such as solar panels, soft goods, insignias, and flat phased array antennas directly into the device.

The flat phased array antennas, particularly, can connect to satellite internet networks like Starlink, potentially allowing the laptops to receive direct satellite internet connections in the future. This feature would be especially beneficial for those in government, defense, first responders, and public safety sectors who cannot afford to lose their internet connectivity.

However, should BlueChip expand into consumer technology, it may result in laptops equipped with satellite internet antennas.