A.I. Military Start-Up Anduril Close to Deal That Would Value It at $28 Billion

A.I. Military Start-Up Anduril Close to Deal That Would Value It at $28 Billion

The Southern California start-up, which builds flying drones and missiles, is set to raise up to $2.5 billion.

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