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The Realignment
494 | Raj Shah: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley Are Transforming the Future of War
Jul 25, 2024
Former Director of the Defense Innovation Unit, Raj Shah, discusses the Pentagon's collaboration with Silicon Valley in reshaping warfare. Topics include challenges in defense technology, the impact of advanced technologies on traditional strategies, and the need for modernization in the military sector.
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- Balancing traditional military assets with emerging technologies like drones is essential for adapting to modern warfare.
- The Defense Innovation Unit has been successful in bridging the gap between technology companies and national security, but scaling efforts remains a challenge in meeting rapid technological advancements.
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Raj Shah discusses Pentagon's partnership with Silicon Valley in transforming warfare
Raj Shah, managing partner at Shield Capital, speaks about the collaboration between the Pentagon and Silicon Valley in revolutionizing future war tactics. He delves into the challenges revealed by the conflict in Ukraine, highlighting the impact of Russian Kamikaze drones on US tanks. Shah emphasizes the need to balance traditional military assets like aircraft carriers with emerging technologies like drones to adapt to modern warfare.
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