US defense technology company Anduril has received a $2.9 billion subcontract following its chief executive’s participation in a war study alongside Elon Musk. The deal will facilitate a significant $3.7 billion investment by Anduril into the development of a new shipyard. This shipyard will be dedicated to the construction of components for submarines. Details regarding the specific nature of the war study and the subcontracting firm were not immediately available. The investment signifies a bolstering of submarine manufacturing capabilities within the United States. Anduril’s move signals a potential expansion of its role within the defense industrial base, particularly in naval technology. This development comes as interest in underwater warfare capabilities increases globally.