Best of LinkedIn: Defense Tech CW 24/ 25

We curate most relevant posts about Defense Tech on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways. We at Frenus supports ICT providers with a structured defense market entry framework, designed to move them from European defense opportunity landscape to qualified ministry conversations within six to eight weeks. You can find more info here: https://www.frenus.com/usecases/penetrate-the-european-defense-market This edition provides a comprehensive overview of the evolving global defense landscape in 2026, highlighting a transition toward rapid technological integration and software-defined capabilities. Experts discuss the strategic necessity of "getting left of acquisition" to deliver tools like autonomous drones and AI-enabled command systems at the speed of operational need. The updates feature significant industry milestones, such as Anduril’s production contracts for fighter drones and Lockheed Martin’s advancements in counter-UAS and missile defense. Strategic insights also address the "Valley of Death" facing startups and the critical role of venture capital in scaling the next generation of defense primes. Reports from international exercises and wargames demonstrate how low-cost, mass-produced systems are successfully challenging traditional military doctrines in places like Ukraine and the Baltics. Collectively, the text underscores a geopolitical shift where software agility, industrial capacity, and multinational collaboration are essential for maintaining allied deterrence. This podcast was created via Google NotebookLM.