Anduril and Qualcomm unveil BlueChip US-made laptops
The Snapdragon X-powered line uses chips made at TSMC's Arizona plant and will be built at Anduril's Arsenal-1 site in Ohio.
Anduril Industries and Qualcomm unveiled a new PC line called BlueChip, described as US-made laptops aimed at military and government customers, according to aitimes.com. The companies said the devices have reached the stage of functional prototypes.
The laptops use Qualcomm Snapdragon X series processors, which handle CPU, graphics processing and on-device AI functions. Those chips are produced by TSMC at its Arizona plant.
Anduril plans to build the laptops and their circuit boards at Arsenal-1, its manufacturing facility near Columbus, Ohio. Founder Palmer Luckey said around 90% of components in the current prototypes can be sourced from the US or allied countries, with the long-term goal of producing all components — including displays, metal and magnetic parts — in the US.
The first products are expected to cost about 20% more than high-end consumer PCs. Anduril plans to start production next year and open pre-orders in 2027, though specific prices and shipping schedules have not been finalized.
Luckey said the company hopes to announce concrete display plans around CES in January.
Prior work at Arsenal-1
Anduril has previously manufactured drones, missiles and uncrewed fighter aircraft at its Arsenal-1 production base.
Quick answers
What processors do the BlueChip laptops use?
They use Qualcomm Snapdragon X series processors, which handle CPU, graphics and on-device AI functions and are made by TSMC at its Arizona plant.
When will the BlueChip laptops be available?
Anduril plans to start production next year and take pre-orders in 2027. Specific prices and shipping schedules have not been finalized.
How much will the BlueChip laptops cost?
The first products are expected to cost about 20% more than high-end consumer PCs, but exact prices have not been announced.