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U.S. Defense Contracts Surge Amid Call for Innovation

12/10/2025

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U.S. defense technology firms have doubled their share of Pentagon contracts over the past year, driven by interest in next-generation weapons after Ukraine's drones.
At the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged a shift from a prime-dominated culture to a system that accelerates weapons production.
Despite hurdles, partnerships between legacy firms and startups are emerging.

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U.S. defense technology firms have doubled their share of Pentagon contracts over the past year, driven by interest in next-generation weapons after Ukraine's drones.
At the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged a shift from a prime-dominated culture to a system that accelerates weapons production.
Despite hurdles, partnerships between legacy firms and startups are emerging.