Tech News Summary:
- Anduril Industries has hired retired Lt. Gen. L. Neil Thurgood as its Senior Vice President to lead its expansion into Huntsville, Alabama.
- Thurgood will shape Anduril’s business strategy to meet critical priorities such as unmanned aerial systems, air and missile defense, tactical weapons and mission systems, and command and control capabilities.
- Thurgood’s expertise in rapid technology development and delivery will help Anduril provide cutting-edge defense technology solutions to the US military and beyond.
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, announced today that they have welcomed former Army leader, Gen. John Campbell, as their new vice president for Army relations. Gen. Campbell’s new role will focus on accelerating the company’s rapid technology development and strengthening their partnerships with the United States Army.
“Anduril Industries is excited to welcome Gen. John Campbell to our team. His extensive leadership experience and knowledge of the Army’s current and future needs make him an invaluable addition to our efforts to develop cutting-edge technology for the defense industry,” said Anduril co-founder Palmer Luckey.
During his 37-year career in the Army, Gen. Campbell held numerous leadership positions, including commanding general of the Army’s largest global command, U.S. Army Europe and Africa. He also served as the vice chief of staff of the Army and as the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan from 2014-2016. His expertise in military strategy and operations will help Anduril develop solutions that meet the Army’s highest priorities.
“I’m honored to join Anduril and work closely with the Army to develop innovative technology to modernize our forces and enhance our national security,” said Gen. John Campbell. “I believe that Anduril’s focus on creating technology that integrates with existing military systems will help increase efficiency and responsiveness in the face of evolving threats.”
Anduril has gained a reputation for developing advanced defense technology, including its AI-powered drone defense system, Ghost 4, and its electronic warfare system, Anvil. With Gen. Campbell’s leadership and expertise, Anduril hopes to continue to build on their success by developing new technologies that will help the Army maintain its technological edge on the battlefield.