The Army is only 21% of the defense budget, yet we have to predict spending needs 3 to 5 years in advance, limiting our flexibility.

The current administration is focused on efficiency, making it a pivotal time for dual-use technology, which allows us to leverage commercial advancements to subsidize defense work.

The current administration presents a unique opportunity to rethink defense procurement, moving away from traditional methods to a more innovative, venture-first approach.

The separation of commercial and defense innovation since the 1970s has led to a decline in the effectiveness of the defense industrial base.

The black box of the Department of Defense was set up on purpose, but we are trying to cut through the bureaucracy to make it more transparent and accessible.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has shifted from being mission-driven to politically and bureaucratically driven, which is a common complaint among its members.

The Department of Defense is working to break down silos and create shared services to improve efficiency across branches.

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 Department of Defense is moving towards a model that allows for faster procurement and competitive solutions, as demonstrated by the success of the Commercial Solutions Opening.