Advanced tech, billion-dollar programs, and autonomous drones — but does it make us safer? Preston Dunlap, Founder and Managing Partner of Arkenstone Capital & Arkenstone Ventures, explains the hidden challenges in modern warfare, revealing the risks behind high-tech defense strategies and why smart planning alone may not be enough to protect us.

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• Modern drone warfare and autonomous systems

• Billion-dollar defense programs and budget strategy

• Lessons from building the U.S. Space Force

• The Conventional Prompt Strike hypersonic missile program

• Challenges in balancing tech innovation with national security

• Insights for investors, founders, and defense professionals

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