Anduril and Zone 5 Technologies recently conducted successful test flights of drone interceptor prototypes and have received additional funding to refine the technology, the Defense Department announced Monday. Following Anduril and Zone 5’s recent successful flight demonstrations, both vendors received additional funding to further refine their rapid prototypes, integrate their systems with the mission partner’s combat systems, and conduct the safety testing required prior to a live fire test event in the summer of 2026. The jet-powered Roadrunner system can fly at high subsonic speeds and carry a variety of payloads. In 2024, @DIU_x selected Anduril to develop cUAS for the @DeptofWar’s Counter NEXT program. Today, we’ve been awarded additional funding to move into the next phase of development and ultimately deliver these… pic.twitter.com/PAScfvIRHZ — Anduril Industries (@anduriltech) September 29, 2025