Defense Tech Boom: Anduril Reaches $61B Valuation as VC Bets Big on Military Innovation

Anduril's record $5B funding round signals defense technology has become a mainstream venture investment category, shifting from a stagnant traditional sector to an innovation frontier. The DoD's strategy of working with multiple startups rather than consolidating contracts shows government commitment to building a diverse defense-tech ecosystem where autonomous systems and rapid prototyping thrive.