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Reviving Defense Tech: Silicon Valley's Next Decade

US defense tech at crossroads: traditional contractors slow & inefficient, new Silicon Valley startups like Palantir & SpaceX step up to fill gap

The U.S. has long been a leader in defense technology, but recent trends show that the defense contractors we rely on have become sluggish and inefficient. New tech companies, especially those emerging from Silicon Valley, like Palantir and SpaceX, are stepping up to fill this gap. As we gear up for the next Y Combinator batch, there’s hope that more founders will venture into this space.

  
  
  Key Takeaways

  U.S. defense technology is at a crossroads.
  Traditional defense contractors are becoming bloated and slow.
  New tech companies are emerging as potential solutions.
  Silicon Valle...