

20: Software is the Heart of America's Modern Arsenal of Democracy (feat. Shyam Sankar)
Mar 13, 2024
Discover the potential of software in modern defense and its impact on industries like automotive. Explore the importance of early readiness for conflicts and the evolution of defense technology towards software-based systems. Learn about the shift from cost-plus contracting to value-driven models and the strategic implications of free and open-source software in defense technology.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Power of Software in Modern Warfare
01:36 • 18min
Exploring the Concept of M day and Early Mobilization for Conflict Readiness
19:08 • 2min
Evolution of Defense Tech: Software-Centric Cultures and Industry Challenges
20:50 • 17min
Embracing Creativity in Contracting Models
37:29 • 5min
Exploring the Strategic Implications of Free and Open-Source Software
42:43 • 2min
Exploring IP Vendor Lock, Switching Costs, and Hardware-Software Co-Optimization in Defense Technology
45:13 • 3min