Defense Tech: Speed, Scale, and Investment

Defense innovation is accelerating driven by geopolitical pressure and evolving threats. Technologies baseline five years ago are now obsolete. New capabilities are needed faster than traditional procurement delivers.

Topics include what technologies matter—drones, autonomous systems, electronic warfare, AI for intelligence and surveillance, dual-use technologies bridging commercial and defense applications—and what's deployable now versus 2-3 years out. How governments work with defense tech startups that lack established credentials. Where dual-use actually works versus where commercial-to-defense breaks down. Investment models for defense tech where government is primary customer and timelines are longer. Whether faster procurement pathways are emerging beyond traditional models.

Defense contractors, dual-use startups, government buyers, investors, and military technology leaders discuss what's deployable, what's overhyped, and where opportunities are.