The President’s Inbox

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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