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, a 22-year-old defense tech entrepreneur and CEO of Mach Industries, dives into urgent discussions about U.S. strategies to deter a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. He shares insights on the implications of rapid unmanned systems development, highlighting the need for a modernized weapons procurement process. Ethan warns about China's advantages in military production and logistics, advocating for innovative stockpiling of unmanned weapons. His vision emphasizes agility and cost-effectiveness to enhance survivability on the battlefield.