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Anduril Industries, co-founded by billionaire Palmer Luckey, unveils Roadrunner, a jet-powered autonomous drone for intercepting aerial threats, with plans for mass production. The drone features twin turbojet engines, climate-controlled launch system, autonomous capabilities, and potential applications in firefighting. Experts raise questions about its value proposition and niche application, while the company collaborates with an unnamed U.S. government partner. The drone aims to address the rising threat of low-cost, high-powered aerial threats, especially in Iraq and Syria, and is designed to be a cost-effective solution compared to traditional drone deterrents.
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