Defence Technology Review • Issue 116 • Feb/Mar 2025
The “Battle for the Pentagon,” as presented in the February edition of The Economist, offers a provocative glimpse into the shifting landscape of defence procurement and innovation.
This contest resonates far beyond the halls of Washington. For Australia, the implications of this contest are both multifaceted and consequential.
At its core, the debate revolves around the infusion of new technology firms into national defence, as evidenced by the recent deal between Anduril Industries and the US Government, which saw Anduril take over the Microsoft IVAS (Integrated Visual Augmentation System) contract. This move signals a broader realignment in the defence industrial base, one that holds significant lessons and opportunities for Australia.
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