Anduril and Qualcomm's BlueChip aim to bring laptop production onto US soil

Published Oct 27, 2026, 11:48 AM EDT Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech. Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart, Listverse, and MakeTechEasier. However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics. Sign in to your XDA account Summary Anduril and Qualcomm launch BlueChip to build laptops manufactured in the U.S. 90% of parts come from U.S. and allied suppliers; plan aims for a fully domestic supply chain by 2027. BlueChip laptops target government and critical industries; availability expected around 2027. As the US banks on its computer hardware capabilities, we're seeing companies bringing production lines over to America. Anduril and Qualcomm have helped spearhead the movement with their BlueChip product line, which aims to create laptops fully on US soil. Anduril and Qualcomm's BlueChip aims to produce laptops wholly within the US It's an ambitious goal, but they seem confident Render credit: Dell Over on the Qualcomm newsroom, the partnership announced its plans for the BlueChip product line. More than 90% of the cost of the components BlueChip will use are "sourced from U.S. and allied-country suppliers," but the production line hopes to further reduce reliance on non-US suppliers by 2027. Eventually, BlueChip hopes to get a "fully domestic supply chain" up and running in the long term. Despite not being totally domestic from the word go, it's still off to a good start: 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. Anduril and Qualcomm do admit that, while the US has already "invested billions of dollars" in making semiconductors, it still needs assistance overseas for getting "circuit boards, displays, batteries, and other components." However, BlueChip is taking a phased approach that should see all of these components made in a US production line in the future. So, what's the end product of all this? Well, Anduril and Qualcomm's partnership will hopefully produce something purchasable in 2027, and they're currently called—you guessed it—BlueChip laptops. For now, it won't be something you can pick up off a shelf at your local store; it's seemingly reserved for business use, including "government, defense, first responders, and public safety." However, it may spark something bigger for consumers. We'll have to wait and see.