Defense Tech

Silicon Valley’s defense tech sector is booming, attracting billions in venture capital and challenging traditional defense contractors. Startups, dubbed “neoprimes,” like Anduril Industries, are disrupting the industry with agile, software-first approaches and dual-use technologies. Venture funding has surged, driven by the need for advanced technologies in areas like hypersonics, AI, and cybersecurity to address great power competition. Investment syndicate MilVet Angels highlights the importance of combining technological expertise with military insight to create deterrents and maintain stability.