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20VC: Palantir CTO on The Broken Incentive Structure of How Governments Buy Defence, The Danger of Defence Spending at Historic Lows, How Elections and Wars Change Government Defence Buying & Why Budgets are Anti-Creative with Shyam Sankar

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

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Rethinking Defense Spending

This chapter examines the evolution of defense spending with a focus on historical comparisons, particularly to Cold War expenditures. It highlights the need for a reevaluation of defense priorities in response to current global dynamics, emphasizing challenges in procurement and the importance of more adaptive, innovative solutions. The discussion culminates in urging collaboration between industry and policymakers to ensure effective investment in national security.

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