Anduril wants to become a laptop maker — drone and defense giant partners with Qualcomm to build new BlueChip devices, all made in the US

Anduril, a defense technology company renowned for its military drones, has announced plans to venture into the laptop market through a collaboration with Qualcomm. The company intends to begin accepting orders for its BlueChip computers in 2027, with a projected 90% of component procurement costs sourced from American and allied suppliers.

The BlueChip laptops, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X Series processors, are expected to feature components produced within the United States and its allied countries. Anduril founder Palmer Luckey stated, "Other companies might design their computers in the U.S., Anduril makes them here." The laptops are designed to withstand harsh environments, with replaceable shells that allow users to customize configurations.

However, the company acknowledges that producing a fully American-made laptop would cost 20% more than comparable devices, limiting its appeal to general consumers. Instead, Anduril appears to be targeting customers with specific security requirements, including government agencies, military organizations, emergency responders, and public safety departments.

While challenges remain in eliminating reliance on foreign suppliers for essential components, Anduril aims to establish an end-to-end American supply chain for the BlueChip laptop.