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The global defense industry is undergoing a strategic shift by adopting the Silicon Valley model, emphasizing shorter lead times and rapid deployment of technological solutions. This transition is largely driven by recent conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, which have challenged legacy defense playbooks and highlighted the need for more cost-effective strategies. The rise of drone warfare and AI-integrated attacks has rendered traditional, long-term procurement cycles obsolete in the face of rapidly evolving threats. Major defense contractors are now increasingly collaborating with tech giants like PLTR and MSFT to integrate advanced software and AI into their hardware. While this shift represents a long-term strategic trend rather than a sudden market shock, it remains bullish for defense-tech firms and AI-integrated contractors.
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