Shafaq News/ Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has officiallyentered the military technology sector through a $100M strategic partnershipwith American defense startup Anduril.
The collaboration is part of a broader $22B US Department ofDefense initiative to enhance combat and tactical capabilities using smart,wearable technologies.
Under the deal, Meta will develop advanced AI software, whileAnduril will design field equipment, including next-generation helmets andextended reality (XR) headsets. These devices aim to help soldiers detectdrones from afar, locate concealed targets, and operate autonomous weaponsystems in complex combat environments. The gear leverages Meta’s immersivetech breakthroughs—like those in its Quest VR platform—adapted for militaryuse.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed pride in this strategic shift,noting that the company's work in AI and XR is now “ready to serve Americantroops who defend national interests.” Anduril founder Palmer Luckey, whopreviously led Oculus at Meta, said the partnership will produce cutting-edgetechnologies to make soldiers “technologically superior to any potentialenemy.”
The move has also sparked political debate. Zuckerberg has facedcriticism over his growing ties to figures close to President Donald Trump. Hedonated $1M to Trump’s inaugural committee and recently appointed UFC chiefDana White, a known Trump ally, to Meta’s board. At the same time, Meta hasscaled back its diversity and inclusion initiatives—prompting speculation thatone of Silicon Valley’s largest firms is shifting politically.
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