Bloomberg Talks Brian Schimpf Talks the Political Tensions Between the United States and China
Oct 10, 2025
Brian Schimpf, CEO of Anduril—a defense tech company—dives into the complex U.S.-China political landscape and its significant implications for the defense industry. He discusses strategic tensions, highlighting China as a key geopolitical risk for global stability. Schimpf shares insights on the importance of onshoring defense manufacturing in Ohio and advocates for innovative industrial policies to fortify supply chains. He also discusses attracting top tech talent to support Anduril's mission-driven vision.
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Rapid Scale From Lab To Production
- Anduril scaled rapidly to thousands of employees and is shifting from experimentation to mass production.
- Schimpf said revenue is doubling and production is ramping roughly 400% this year to meet demand.
China As Strategic Industrial Competitor
- Geopolitical tensions with China are part of a broader period of global instability that shapes defense priorities.
- Schimpf framed China as a strategic actor using industrial policy to gain leverage over the U.S. and allies.
Building An Ohio Manufacturing Hub
- Anduril is building a large manufacturing complex in Ohio to onshore production and leverage U.S. suppliers.
- Schimpf positioned the company as an early adopter that can pull in domestic supply chains for defense needs.