September 18, 2024

In conversation with Raj Shah and Dr. Chris Kirchhoff, on their new book 'Unit X'

Defense & Aerospace Report
In conversation with Raj Shah and Dr. Chris Kirchhoff, on their new book 'Unit X'

Ahead of Apex, April 23-24 2025, we are collaborating with Defense & Aerospace Report to discuss pressing topics and stimulate discussion and creative thought, with the goal of facilitating collaborative solutions within the defence ecosystem.

Tune in to hear Raj Shah & Dr. Chris Kirchhoff discuss their new book Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley are Transforming the Future of War and their concern the United States isn’t ready for a new era of warfare.

Topics covered include:

  • The concern the United States isn’t ready for a new era of warfare
  • The most important lessons from the Ukraine war
  • Whether the Pentagon has identified the big problems it needs to solve to prevail in wars against China and Russia
  • The importance of presidential leadership in driving change across DoD
  • Progress since DIU was founded
  • The venture capital environment
  • The role of allies and partners

 

Listen to full session

Source: Defense & Aerospace Report

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