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 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.

The rise of innovative defense startups, like those led by Palmer Luckey, offers hope for revitalizing the defense sector with fresh ideas and competition.

In the defense sector, many companies have become less innovative due to consolidation, creating opportunities for new entrants to disrupt the market.

Five years later, it's remarkable to see a room full of founders in defense technology, with multiple companies valued over a billion dollars, actively working on capabilities for the Department of Defense.

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.

Only superior military technology can credibly deter war, and we have more companies interested in supporting that mission than ever before.

Founders in defense tech should embrace the challenges of building in high-stakes environments, as the mission of contributing to security and stability is worth the effort.

The speed of change in defense technology has been surprising; I expected it to take longer for advancements to materialize, but they have occurred much faster than anticipated.