Why Speed, Not Size, Will Define the Next War
Episode
39 min
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2 min
Topics
Crypto & Web3, History
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What It Covers
Defense leaders discuss America's military readiness for potential Taiwan conflict, emphasizing speed over size in modern warfare and autonomous systems integration.
Notable Moment
Rozanski reveals directed energy program analysis showed complete US-sourced manufacturing was impossible, highlighting critical supply chain vulnerabilities requiring allied nation partnerships for defense systems.
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