Defence tech is booming within the US. Begin-ups constructing drones, missiles and AI methods are competing with established corporations for a bit of the US defence finances. Are these new members the way forward for the defence business? John Thornhill hears from buyers and founders, and we go to the neighbourhood of El Segundo in Los Angeles, dubbed the Silicon Valley of defence tech.
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This episode of Tech Tonic is produced by Peris Love. Edwin Lane is the senior producer. The manager producers are Manuela Saragosa and Topher Forhecz. Sound design by Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, and Joseph Salcedo. Authentic music by Metaphor Music. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s international head of audio.
