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2026 could be a big year for IPOs. And one of the most closely watched may come from an unlikely corner of Silicon Valley: defense technology. Anduril Industries, a startup founded less than a decade ago, has reportedly reached a valuation exceeding US$60 billion in private markets. That figure places it squarely in competition with some of America’s largest and longest-standing defense contractors. We break down how Anduril is challenging Lockheed Martin, and explain what its growth and reported IPO could mean for the market.
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By Jon Erlichman2026 could be a big year for IPOs. And one of the most closely watched may come from an unlikely corner of Silicon Valley: defense technology. Anduril Industries, a startup founded less than a decade ago, has reportedly reached a valuation exceeding US$60 billion in private markets. That figure places it squarely in competition with some of America’s largest and longest-standing defense contractors. We break down how Anduril is challenging Lockheed Martin, and explain what its growth and reported IPO could mean for the market.
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