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

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 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.

Collaborative autonomy is the future of defense technology, and the first successful implementation of such systems will significantly transform the industry.

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.

Over the next five years, our focus will be on delivering systems at scale, including low-cost cruise missiles and autonomous vehicles, while proving we can meet government demands for quantity and timeliness.

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

The technologies that matter most to the future of warfare are right in front of us, and the security challenge is whether we can mobilize the bureaucracy to operationalize autonomy technologies effectively.

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.