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Jason Brown

04/14/25

@ a16z

We need to retrofit legacy defense systems with modern software to enhance their capabilities, as many of these vehicles will remain in service for decades.

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Autonomy is no longer a moonshot—it’s a market

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Autonomy is no longer a moonshot—it’s a market

04/14/25

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JB

Jason Brown

04/14/25

@ a16z

About 50% of our products focus on developing new vehicles, while the other 50% enhance legacy systems to extend their operational life.

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Phillip Buckendorf

04/28/25

@ a16z

Modernizing logistics requires a shift in thinking about software, moving beyond just updating legacy systems to deploying advanced solutions for real-time operational needs.

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Liz McNally

05/06/25

@ a16z

The military must adapt to the new generation of service members who are accustomed to advanced technology, or risk falling behind in operational effectiveness.

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Lex Fridman Cast

02/03/25

@ Lex Fridman

Many industries, including aerospace and semiconductors, are still using outdated software, presenting a significant opportunity for modernization.

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Qasar Younis

04/14/25

@ a16z

The Department of Defense is still primarily focused on hardware, but there are ongoing efforts to change this and integrate more software solutions into their operations.

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Liz McNally

05/06/25

@ a16z

Our approach includes prototyping and fielding technology at scale, which is essential for modernizing defense capabilities.

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a16z Cast

04/28/25

@ a16z

The Department of Defense faces similar challenges in logistics, where legacy systems hinder effective operations.

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a16z Cast

04/12/25

@ a16z

The U.S. must focus on combining mass production capabilities with advanced software and autonomy to compete effectively in future conflicts.

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Chris Power

05/01/25

@ a16z

Most skilled labor in the defense industrial base is aging, with an average age of 62, which poses a challenge for manufacturing components for critical defense hardware.