The Anduril Thesis** examines the rise of autonomous warfare, AI-enabled command systems, drone saturation, software-defined kill chains, and the urgent need to rebuild America’s arsenal for an era of great-power risk. Through a sweeping blend of military history, business strategy, defense-industrial analysis, and technology forecasting, William B. Neal shows why Anduril has become more than a company story. It is a case study in whether the United States can still build fast enough to deter the wars it cannot afford to fight. Inside, readers will explore how the post-Cold War defense industry consolidated, why exquisite platforms became a strategic trap, how Ukraine exposed the brutal economics of modern war, and why software, sensors, autonomy, and mass production now shape the future of deterrence. This book includes: Frameworks and Models Historical Context Case Studies Key Insights Comparison Matrices Action Plan For defense professionals, founders, investors, policymakers, military-history readers, and citizens trying to understand the next era of conflict, **The Anduril Thesis** offers a clear, non-operational guide to the technology, institutions, and strategic choices that may define America’s security future.
