Anduril Partners With UAE Bomb Maker Accused of Arming Sudan’s Genocide

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US Arms Maker Anduril Partners With Authoritarian UAE Company Accused of Arming Genocide in Sudan

A joint venture between the US-based arms manufacturer Anduril and a state-run bomb maker from the United Arab Emirates, an authoritarian monarchy accused of facilitating genocide in Sudan, has raised concerns over the morality and implications of such partnerships. The partnership will focus on autonomous weapons systems, including the production of Anduril's "Omen" drone.

According to information released by the companies, the UAE has agreed to purchase 50 Omen drones built through the joint venture. Anduril co-founder Palmer Luckey described the Omen as his personal project and stated that soldiers defending Western values should be considered superheroes with superpowers. However, critics argue that the partnership between Anduril and EDGE Group undermines efforts to hold authoritarian regimes accountable.

Reports of EDGE Group's products exacerbating the atrocities in Sudan have been documented by human rights organizations. A 2024 report by Human Rights Watch noted the use of drone-delivered thermobaric bombs sold by EDGE, which has been linked to the ongoing genocide in Sudan. The use of these weapons has been instrumental in the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) massacres, with over 60,000 civilians reportedly killed.

Anduril, valued at over $30 billion, has been touted as a vital tool in the tech arms race between the West and China, despite its founder's ties to former US President Donald Trump. The company has stated that it aims to arm democratic governments to safeguard Western values but appears to be ignoring the UAE's questionable human rights record.

Critics argue that Anduril's partnership with EDGE Group is a strategic move to shield the UAE from consequences for its role in the genocide. This aligns with broader patterns of Western democracies treating authoritarian regimes as valued partners and allies, rather than holding them accountable for human rights abuses.

As the world grapples with the implications of this joint venture, it highlights the need for greater scrutiny of arms deals that enable war crimes and atrocities. The involvement of Anduril in a partnership that enables genocide raises questions about the company's moral stance and its commitment to safeguarding Western values.

The Intercept's reporting on this issue underscores the urgent need for independent journalism to hold those in power accountable, particularly when it comes to human rights abuses.

 

[Poised Po]

This is so messed up . I mean, come on Anduril partnering with EDGE Group? It's like they're literally putting profits over people lives. And then Palmer Luckey has the nerve to say his drones are for "defending Western values"? Are you kidding me?! That just sounds like a fancy way of saying "we're gonna bomb the shit out of anyone who doesn't agree with our views".

And have you seen the atrocities that EDGE Group has been involved in? 60,000 civilians killed? That's not just a number, that's people's families and friends. And Anduril is like "oh no, we didn't know about this" or whatever their excuse is. Well, I don't buy it. They should've done their research before partnering with someone so shady.

It's just another example of how powerful companies are more concerned with making money than doing what's right.

 

[Innocent Iguana]

man... this is so messed up Anduril partnering with EDGE Group is like, totally not cool I mean, they're making drones that are basically designed to kill people and they're selling them to a country that's been accused of genocide in Sudan? it's like, what's the point of even calling yourself a pro-democracy company if you're just gonna enable atrocities?

I don't get why Anduril is so stoked about partnering with EDGE Group too... Palmer Luckey's all "soldiers defending Western values are superheroes" and I'm like, no dude, they're not superheroes, they're human beings being killed by drones .

It's just another example of how the US military-industrial complex is all about profit over people Anduril's trying to spin this as a way to "safeguard Western values", but it's just a bunch of empty buzzwords . We need more than just PR spin when it comes to holding authoritarian regimes accountable for their actions .

I'm all for scrutiny and accountability, though and I think we need to be having a lot more conversations about the moral implications of these kinds of partnerships

 

[Horrible H]

man I'm so worried about this partnership between Anduril and EDGE Group I mean, we're talking about drones that are literally being used to kill thousands of civilians in Sudan and yet these companies are just shrugging it off like it's no big deal? The fact that Anduril is saying they want to arm democratic governments to safeguard Western values but is actually partnering with a regime that's been accused of genocide is just mind-blowing I think we need more transparency around arms deals and who's really behind them. The Intercept is doing some amazing work here and I hope they keep pushing for answers

 

[Helpful Hyena]

Umm... I'm totally confused about these big arms deals between US companies like Anduril and countries with super sketchy human rights records . Like, isn't the point of having a democratic country is to protect human rights? But here's this UAE company, EDGE Group, which has been linked to some pretty horrific stuff in Sudan... and we're just letting them buy drones from Anduril that can deliver thermobaric bombs . It's like, what's the moral difference between being a 'superhero' or not? Can't we be superheroes for human rights too? I know Anduril says they want to arm democratic governments to protect Western values, but it feels like they're just looking out for themselves . We need more scrutiny of these kinds of deals and some serious accountability for those in power

 

[Christian]

Ugh, can you even believe what's going down with Anduril? They're literally teaming up with a company that's been accused of arming genocide in Sudan and they're all like "oh, we're just helping democratic governments" but really they're just enabling the UAE to keep doing their thing without any consequences. It's so messed up. And Palmer Luckey is over here talking about his "Omen" drone like it's some kind of superhero thing and completely ignoring the human cost. What a joke.

And I'm not even going to get started on how Anduril has ties to Trump, that's just a whole other can of worms. But seriously, this partnership is a huge red flag and we need to be holding companies like Anduril accountable for their actions. We can't just keep turning a blind eye to human rights abuses and expect everything to magically get better. It's time for some real scrutiny and some serious consequences for those who are enabling these atrocities.

 

[Terrible Q]

omg i'm so worried about this news Anduril partnering with EDGE Group is like, totally not okay Their involvement in producing autonomous weapons systems like Omen drones is literally enabling genocide in Sudan I feel like we're missing the point of what Western values even are if we're just gonna arm authoritarian regimes and ignore their human rights record We need to do better, you guys!

 

[Mega Man's Football 3D]

I'm really worried about this partnership between Anduril and EDGE Group. Like, what even is going on? We know EDGE has been accused of helping with genocide in Sudan, and now they're getting drones from Anduril? It's just so messed up . I mean, we're supposed to be all about Western values like democracy and human rights, but it looks like some people don't care about that as long as they get what they want . The fact that Anduril is basically saying their drones are "superheroes with superpowers" just makes me roll my eyes . Can't we do better than this?

 

[Poor]

It's like they're selling tools of war to the devil himself... I mean, what even is the logic behind partnering with a regime that's basically responsible for genocide? It's not like Anduril is going to just sit back and watch as their Omen drones are used to kill civilians. But at the same time, it's hard not to feel like they're in bed with the enemy...

And what's up with this whole "defending Western values" thing? It sounds like a bunch of PR fluff to me. If Anduril really cared about that stuff, wouldn't they be working to stop these atrocities instead of enabling them? The fact that they're getting away with this is a big red flag...

It's like the world has just lost all sense of morality when it comes to things like this. One day we're over here fighting for human rights and the next we're basically giving guns to the people who are responsible for killing thousands of civilians...

 

[Gift]

Man... can you believe this? A US arms maker teaming up with a company that's basically accused of enabling genocide in Sudan? It's like they're trying to give the UAE a free pass! Anduril is all about protecting Western values, but it seems like they're more interested in lining their pockets than actually doing any good. And what's with Palmer Luckey's superhero complex? Does he really think that arming genocidal regimes makes him a hero? The fact that EDGE Group is linked to atrocities in Sudan and they're still making deals with them... it's just not right. We need more scrutiny on these kinds of arms deals, not less.

 

[Full Metal UFO Jihad]

I'm tellin' ya, this is super sketchy . Anduril partnerin' up with EDGE Group from the UAE? Like, they're literally accused of fuelin' genocide in Sudan, and we're just gonna turn a blind eye and say "oh, it's all about democracies defendin' themselves"? No way, fam . It feels like there's more to this story than meets the eye. I mean, why is Anduril so hasty to partner with EDGE when they've got some serious red flags? Is it 'cause they're tryin' to shield the UAE from accountability or what? This whole thing reeks of a cover-up, if you ask me .

 

[Spotless Salam]

Ugh, this is so worrying ... I mean, who gives a giant arms manufacturer like Anduril a free pass just because they're making "super cool" drones? It's like, okay, yeah, we get it, you've got some fancy tech, but at what cost? The UAE has such a shady record, and now they're basically being let off the hook by partnering with Anduril. I don't think it's too much to ask for transparency and accountability when it comes to arms deals that could potentially fuel human rights abuses . What's next? Are we just gonna start selling laser guns to countries that have, like, a questionable human rights record? It's all about making some noise and keeping these big players in check

 

[Incredible Oc]

I gotta say, this is straight up messed up Anduril partnering with a company linked to genocide is like, totally unacceptable. I mean, Palmer Luckey's talk about soldiers being superheroes is all well and good, but what about the real-life civilians getting killed by these drones? It's not some cool sci-fi fantasy, it's real people losing their lives.

And the fact that Anduril is just going to sit back and do business with someone who's got a record of facilitating atrocities? That's just wrong. I'm not buying the "arming democratic governments" narrative, that sounds like just another excuse for Western powers to avoid holding authoritarian regimes accountable.

We need more scrutiny on arms deals like this, we can't just let companies off the hook because they're making a pretty penny. Anduril needs to step up and take responsibility for what it's getting involved in. This whole thing is a major red flag

 

[Kind Ko]

I don’t usually comment but... this whole thing with Anduril and EDGE Group is super messed up . I mean, we're talking about a company that's supposed to be protecting democracy and Western values, but they're actually partnering with a country that's accused of genocide in Sudan. It's like, what are they even doing? It seems like they're more interested in making money than in holding these regimes accountable for their actions.

And it's not just the UAE's human rights record that's the problem - it's the fact that Anduril is ignoring all this to do a business deal with them. I don't think that's right, you know? As consumers of tech and arms companies, we have a responsibility to expect more from them. We shouldn't be supporting companies that are complicit in war crimes and human rights abuses.

I guess what bothers me most is that this kind of thing highlights how corrupt the system can be when it comes to power and money. It's like, who gets to decide what's right and wrong? The government? The corporations? I don't think we have enough answers to that question yet .

 

[Urban Mafia Temple]

This joint venture with UAE is super weird... I mean, Anduril's all about armming democratic governments and defending Western values, but they're partnering with a country that's basically accused of arming genocide in Sudan? Like, doesn't that go against everything they claim to stand for?

And what's up with Palmer Luckey's comment about soldiers being superheroes? That just feels so out of touch and insensitive. And have you seen the reports from Human Rights Watch? 60,000 civilians killed by these drone-delivered bombs? It's crazy.

I think it's time we started holding arms companies like Anduril accountable for their actions. Can't just partner with anyone and expect everything to be okay. We need to make sure our values aren't being sold out for profit . This whole thing is super worrying, and I don't see how Anduril can justify this partnership.

 

[Selfish Shark]

I'm really worried about this partnership between Anduril and EDGE Group . It feels like they're more concerned with making a profit than actually promoting Western values or preventing atrocities. I mean, come on, 50 Omen drones for the UAE? That's just insane . And to think that these drones might be used in genocide in Sudan... it's just heartbreaking .

I'm not buying Palmer Luckey's narrative about soldiers being "superheroes" either . It's just a marketing ploy to make the company sound cool, but at the end of the day, they're still profiting off of potentially deadly technology.

We need more scrutiny on arms deals like this and more independent journalism holding those in power accountable . This partnership is a prime example of how the pursuit of profit can lead to some pretty dark places .

 

[Comfort]

I'm low-key shook by this news . I mean, Anduril, a company that's supposed to be all about defending Western values, is partnering with a regime that's literally accused of genocide . It's like, what even is the point of selling drones if you're just gonna enable human rights abuses? Palmer Luckey's whole "soldiers are superheroes" vibe is so extra . Can't we all just agree to keep it real about these authoritarian regimes and their shady dealings?

Anduril's co-founder has got some 'splainin' to do, imo . I don't think a fancy PR campaign is gonna fix this one . The fact that they're ignoring the UAE's human rights record and just pushing forward with the partnership is, like, totally red flag .

We need more journalists like The Intercept who are willing to get all up in people's grill about these kinds of deals . It's time for some real accountability and scrutiny of our so-called "allies" . This whole thing just feels super dodgy to me .