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Iran Conflict Boosts Defense Tech Startups, But Few Systems Are Battle-Ready
Palmer Luckey's Anduril, AI firm Palantir, and Elon Musk's SpaceX are receiving the largest share of Pentagon defense tech funding. The Iran conflict is seen as a defining moment for the defense tech startup sector. However, analysts warn that few systems and weapons from these companies are actually ready for real combat deployment.
Palmer Luckey's Anduril, software AI company Palantir and Elon Musk's SpaceX are getting the lion's share of defense tech dollars from the Pentagon.