Anduril, the defense-tech startup founded by Palmer Luckey, is raising capital at a $28 billion valuation, aiming to raise $2.5 billion in the round to disrupt traditional defense contractors and develop its own products. Luckey, who sold Oculus to Facebook, has been a public Trump supporter and has partnered with OpenAI for national security missions, reflecting a trend of AI companies entering defense partnerships. Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund is leading the latest financing with a $1 billion commitment, as Anduril’s revenue doubled in 2024 and it launched new drones using its Lattice AI-powered software for the military and allies.
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Who are the Druze and why is Israel bombing Syria to ‘protect’ them? | Conflict
Israel conducted airstrikes in Syria, citing the need to protect the Druze minority amid clashes between Syrian government forces and Druze fighters. Osama Bin Javaid reports from Damascus, shedding light on the Druze community and their connection to Israel amidst the ongoing conflict. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israel is helping the Druze people in Syria because they are in danger from fighting. Want More Context? 🔎
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