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Nov 11, 2024 
Matt Grimm, Co-founder and COO of Anduril Industries, discusses how a potential Trump administration may reshape U.S. foreign policy concerning conflicts like China/Taiwan and Russia/Ukraine. He considers the future of warfare, highlighting the role of AI and robotics in military evolution. The conversation covers the implications for the defense industry with rising funding, examining whether it's facing a bubble. Grimm also reflects on the need for innovative procurement practices and the importance of effective technology in modern combat.
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China as Adversary
- Matt Grimm, Anduril COO, views China as the greatest evil due to their human rights abuses and their stance against Western values.
- He believes China's actions regarding free speech and political assembly are fundamentally different from the West.
Address Emerging Conflicts
- Acknowledge and recognize the emerging conflict surrounding freedom and democracy, particularly concerning China.
- Bring jobs and industry back to America and its allies, reducing reliance on China.
US Semiconductor Success
- Matt Grimm believes the US attempts to bring semiconductor manufacturing back will be successful.
- Early results from the TSMC plant in Arizona show promising yields, outperforming those in Taiwan.