Anduril CEO on $90B Valuation, New Missile Interceptors, and Maryland Shipyard

In this CNBC interview, Anduril co-founder and CEO Brian Schimpf discusses the company's recent tender offer valuing it at approximately $90 billion, the launch of affordable missile interceptors, and a new multi-billion dollar shipyard in Maryland with a nearly $3 billion investment from the US Navy. Schimpf also addresses production ramp-up and demand.

■ Business and Valuation
- Tender offer valuing the company at ~$90B, up nearly 50% from May, and reasons for staying private.

■ Production and Demand
- Significant demand across munitions and autonomous systems, requiring rapid production scale-up.

■ Defense Capabilities
- New affordable missile interceptors development and competition with established defense contractors.

■ Shipbuilding and Navy Partnership
- New Maryland shipyard with ~$3B Navy investment, focusing on nuclear submarines.

This interview is suitable for viewers interested in defense technology, military procurement, and business strategy. It offers insights into how a defense contractor scales production and collaborates with the US Navy, and the challenges of meeting modern defense demands.