The U.S. is moving toward near-peer conflicts characterized by great power competition and disruptive technologies. Silicon Valley's new defense contractors are filling critical gaps in technologies like artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and cyber operations. These neoprimes are reshaping defense acquisitions and are equipped to innovate rapidly in response to government needs. A historical context reveals that post-Cold War budget cuts led to significant shifts in defense strategy and investment, influencing the current rise of these companies as pivotal players in national security.
The U.S. is preparing for potential near-peer conflicts amid great power competition, complicated by disruptive technologies, leading to the rise of defense contractors from Silicon Valley.
These new companies are addressing critical technology gaps in areas such as artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, space services, cyber operations, and small drones.
Neoprimes are changing the culture of defense acquisitions, developing technologies that will reshape how wars are fought and are empowered by shifts in defense spending and policy.
The 'Last Supper' meeting marked a pivotal moment when the U.S. faced intense pressure to cut defense costs, leading to significant reductions in the budget.
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