While some scientific theories take decades or longer to materialize, there are instances where breakthroughs occur much faster than anticipated, highlighting the unpredictable nature of technological progress.

Investing in defense tech is booming, but the market is not as limitless as it seems; there are mature and emergent competitors, and the available budget is often more constrained than perceived.

The landscape of defense technology has changed dramatically post-Ukraine, with a surge of interest and investment in venture-backed defense companies, which were previously rare in Silicon Valley.

My advice to the Department of Defense is to embrace a long-term perspective, understanding that iterative, fast-moving approaches are essential for developing effective technology.

The trends in technology often take longer to materialize than anticipated, indicating that we are just beginning to see the potential of the current wave of innovation.

The defense technology movement is thriving, with significant investment and interest from founders eager to build for national security, but we must remain vigilant about its sustainability.

The next frontier in defense technology is demonstrating that we can produce systems at scales that the traditional defense industry does not recognize, aiming for thousands or tens of thousands of units.

We need to be more agile in our requirements because the pace of technology is so fast that we can't predict what capabilities will be developed in three years.

The rapid advancements in technology often defy our expectations, as illustrated by the Wright Brothers' belief that flight was decades away, yet they achieved it just two years later.