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Coverage dated October 1, 2026

'Valley of Death' reveals how tech companies are replacing traditional defense contractors

Headline from PBS NewsHour

Efforts to reshape the military include modernizing the technology soldiers will use on the battlefield and the further integration of artificial intelligence. Some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley are working with the Pentagon and cashing in.

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  1. PBS NewsHour

    'Valley of Death' reveals how tech companies are replacing traditional defense contractors (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Efforts to reshape the military include modernizing the technology soldiers will use on the battlefield and the further integration of artificial intelligence. Some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley are working with the Pentagon and cashing in.

  2. Crosscut

    How tech firms are replacing traditional defense contractors (opens Crosscut)

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    'Valley of Death' reveals how tech companies are replacing traditional defense contractors