Competition and Innovation in Defense Space Industry

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This chapter explores the competitive landscape between China and the United States in space innovation, focusing on companies like Chernomia and their potential financial returns in the defense and space industry. It discusses the development and military applications of the Jackal two space platform and the importance of creating low-cost, tritable systems for rapid iteration and deployment to overpower adversaries. The conversation also touches on pricing strategies, government contracts, and the transition from venture funding to government partnerships in driving innovation and profitability.

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Todays show:

True Anomaly’s Even Rogers joins Jason to discuss US competitiveness and innovation space and defense tech (8:53). They also dive into True Anomaly’s innovations (26:41), securing government contracts (31:41), and more!

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(0:00) True Anomaly’s Even Rogers joins Jason

(4:35) Space innovations and True Anomaly's tech

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(8:53) Space defense, treaties, and infrastructure resilience

(17:01) Space warfare challenges and scenarios

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(23:41) Securing government contracts for space and defense startups

(26:41) True Anomaly’s Jackal deployment

(31:41) Defense contracting: cost-plus vs. fixed price models

(34:19) International sales of defense technology and regulations on defense tech exports

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