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Pentagon Chief Launches 100+ Startups to Challenge Defense Giants

4/28/2026

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Emil Michael (Pentagon technology chief) met with more than 100 start-ups in six months to develop new defense firms.
Michael says his job is to incubate a fleet of companies that could rival Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.
The effort aims to produce cheaper, smarter, smaller weapons and reshape the entire defense architecture.
Michael’s enthusiasm frames the Pentagon’s push for a rapid overhaul of military technology.

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Emil Michael (Pentagon technology chief) met with more than 100 start-ups in six months to develop new defense firms.
Michael says his job is to incubate a fleet of companies that could rival Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.
The effort aims to produce cheaper, smarter, smaller weapons and reshape the entire defense architecture.
Michael’s enthusiasm frames the Pentagon’s push for a rapid overhaul of military technology.