WASHINGTON / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – The fusion of technology and defense in the United States continues to gain momentum. Companies like Anduril Industries are driving the digitalization of military capabilities by developing innovative technologies like the “Eagle Eye” headset. These developments could fundamentally change the way wars are fought.
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In recent years, a new trend has emerged in the United States that expands the traditional notion of the military-industrial complex. This development is called the digital-military-industrial complex and includes companies specializing in data, artificial intelligence and digital platforms. A prime example of this shift is Anduril Industries, a defense technology company that recently unveiled its “Eagle Eye” headset. This system integrates multiple augmented reality devices designed to provide soldiers on the battlefield with precise information.
The term military-industrial complex was first coined by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1961. Since then, the concept has evolved to include digital technologies. This new variant is being shaped by companies that are consciously positioning themselves as technology-focused defense providers. They work closely with the US military and traditional defense contractors to accelerate the digitalization and intelligent transformation of military capabilities. Some analysts warn that this digital variant could lead to large-scale US interventions abroad.
Traditional defense giants like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon now face competition from two types of digital players. On the one hand, there are large technology companies such as Microsoft and Amazon that have signed extensive contracts with the Pentagon. On the other hand, there are startups backed by venture capitalists that focus on AI, autonomy and networked command and control systems. These startups are marketing “national security” as a key product feature to win a share of U.S. defense contracts.
The deeper connection between Silicon Valley and the Pentagon may seem surprising at first glance, since the region has long espoused liberal, anti-war values. But this development represents more of a return to historical roots, as US federal agencies have been instrumental in the development of transformative technologies since the 1950s. In recent years, leading tech figures have publicly endorsed collaboration with national security, further driving the fusion of technology and defense.
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