

Silicon Valley and the Future of Warfare, With Christopher Kirchhoff and Raj M. Shah
Aug 5, 2024
Christopher Kirchhoff, former special assistant to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Raj M. Shah, managing partner of Shield Capital, explore the intersection of technology and warfare. They discuss the Pentagon's efforts to collaborate with Silicon Valley to modernize military operations. Key topics include the historical tech gap, new contracting models for startups, and the challenges of integrating consumer technologies in defense. The duo also highlights the implications of using commercial tech and autonomous systems in military strategies.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Bridging the Gap: Pentagon and Silicon Valley Collaboration
01:41 • 3min
Navigating Technological Gaps in Military Aviation
05:03 • 2min
Bridging the Tech-Military Divide
07:03 • 13min
Adapting Defense to Modern Warfare
20:08 • 11min
Navigating the Future of Warfare: Control and Consequences
30:51 • 3min