Ethan Thornton

Ethan Thornton, founder of Mach Industries, focuses on cost-effective unmanned munitions. Sean Pitt, co-founder of Castellan, applies SpaceX insights to hypersonic weaponry. Steve Milano, director at Anduril, leverages a strong missile background to develop affordable cruise munitions. They discuss the urgent need for the U.S. to enhance missile production capabilities against competitors like China. Key insights include lessons from Ukraine regarding effective munitions, strategies for modular designs, and the innovative approaches driving down costs in modern warfare.

Ethan Thornton, the 19-year-old founder of Mach Industries and a former MIT student, discusses the future of warfare through autonomous munitions. He shares insights on scaling production of the Viper missile from prototype to mass production, emphasizing the critical need for innovation in manufacturing. Ethan reflects on his journey from crafting knives to building drones, stressing the lessons learned from the Ukraine conflict and the importance of financial oversight in defense technology. The conversation highlights how additive manufacturing is pivotal for rapid R&D in modern warfare.

Ethan Thornton, founder of Mach Industries and a young tech entrepreneur, dives into the future of warfare. He discusses the impact of autonomous systems on military strategy and the need for decentralized supply chains. Thornton shares his experience raising $85 million at just 19 and why innovative technologies are crucial against threats like China. He examines the strategic advantages of his Viper aircraft and reflects on lessons learned from the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing resilience in military manufacturing.