What Happened
Silicon Valley And Pentagon Realign In Era Of Great Power Competition
The US defense industrial base has undergone significant changes in recent decades, with the Big Five contractors emerging as dominant players. Meanwhile, Silicon Valley and the Pentagon have been forging a new partnership in AI and defense tech, with companies like Palantir and Anduril playing key roles. The Pentagon has increased its use of Other Transaction Authority agreements, which has facilitated faster and more flexible contracting with tech firms. This development was first reported by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.