Defense One Radio Tech Summit talks: Anduril's Chris Brose
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Jul 10, 2025 Chris Brose, President and Chief Strategy Officer at Anduril Industries and former Senate Armed Services staff director, joins the discussion about revolutionary defense strategies. He delves into the Pentagon's shift to faster drone procurement and its collaboration with allies like Ukraine and Australia. Brose emphasizes the military's need for cost-effective autonomous systems and shares insights from the Ukraine conflict that could inform strategies in the Indo-Pacific. He also highlights how government grants can drive innovation, while navigating the complexities of defense contracting.
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Missed Opportunity for Military Transformation
- The US military missed a crucial opportunity last decade to transform with new technologies.
- Now is the chance to scale intelligent, autonomous, mass-producible systems that reshape military power.
Acquisition Flexibility Exists
- Existing defense acquisition processes can support rapid innovation if used boldly.
- The Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program shows new programs can launch without breaking laws or bending rules.
Australia's Fast Sub-Drone
- Australia rapidly developed a sub-drone by leveraging authorities and leadership intent.
- This success highlights that bureaucratic barriers, not lack of ability, slow US Defense innovation.
