Anduril and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. have unveiled BlueChip, a product line for rebuilding American computer manufacturing, beginning with a U.S.-built laptop powered by Snapdragon X Series. The computing hardware is intended for government, defense, first responders, public safety and other critical industries.
The companies said decades of offshoring have left the United States dependent on foreign manufacturers for computers and components used in personal devices and critical government infrastructure. They said disruptions to overseas supply chains could limit access to essential computing hardware and undermine the ability to sustain production.
Qualcomm Technologies will supply Snapdragon X Series for the laptop’s general-purpose processing, graphics and on-device AI. Anduril has developed functional prototypes and is designing the enclosure for U.S. machining, developing battery and power management systems to accommodate existing American battery technology, and selecting metals U.S. industry can produce and machine at scale. It is also developing a bonding process for U.S.-made display glass.
Components from U.S. and allied-country suppliers account for more than 90% of the prototypes’ component procurement cost. BlueChip laptops will be manufactured in the United States, with circuit board assembly planned for Anduril’s Arsenal-1 facility in Ohio. Anduril is developing domestic production capabilities for enclosures, battery components and other hardware while qualifying suppliers and preparing for production.
BlueChip plans to expand domestic sourcing and manufacturing in phases, with the long-term goal of eliminating reliance on foreign suppliers and establishing an end-to-end American supply chain. The designs, supplier relationships and production processes developed for the first laptop are intended to support additional BlueChip products. Anduril plans to begin taking orders in 2027, with availability also planned for 2027. Organizations can register interest at anduril.com/bluechip.
