Anduril Industries has handed over the first batch of Altius loitering munitions to Taiwan, fulfilling part of a 2024 foreign military sales contract. The delivery, completed in just half a year, underscores both the company’s rapid operational pace and the growing defense alignment between the U.S. and Taiwan. According to Anduril, the milestone was made possible through effective coordination between Taiwanese defense authorities, American officials, and private-sector partners.
In parallel, the California-based defense firm has opened Anduril Taiwan, a local office that will focus on engineering projects, supply chain integration, and program delivery. The establishment signals the company’s intention to maintain a sustained presence in Taiwan and further integrate with its defense industry.
The firm is also expanding its AI and unmanned systems collaboration with the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology. Recent trials have merged Anduril’s Lattice AI command-and-control platform with the institute’s capabilities, with a live-fire test scheduled for later this month. Further demonstrations are planned for an upcoming defense exhibition in September.
The Altius drone series is designed for both strike and surveillance missions, offering autonomous precision engagement over long distances. Certain variants can operate up to 273 miles (440 kilometers), achieve speeds of 115 miles (185 kilometers) per hour, and reach altitudes of 15,000 feet (4,572 meters). With endurance exceeding four hours and compatibility with varied payloads, the platform is well-suited to missions where conventional aircraft may face higher risks or prohibitive costs.
