3 chapters across the catalog
Silicon Valley, Military Tech and Bullfrog AI Machine Gun
Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are increasingly pivoting toward military technology, disrupting traditional contractors like Boeing and Lockheed Martin. A featured product is the "Bullfrog," an AI-powered machine gun designed by Allen Control Systems to track and shoot down drones.
Chinese Killer Chips, USS Zumwalt, HMS Duncan
A report from Chinese state media claims that high-tech U.S. and British destroyers, including the USS Zumwalt and HMS Duncan, have been disabled by "Chinese killer chips." The report suggests that hardware vulnerabilities in Chinese-made microchips caused propulsion and electrical failures. The hosts discuss the risks of outsourcing military hardware production.
Military Spending Increases, Next-Generation Weaponry
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced a new Pentagon initiative to develop cutting-edge weapon systems to maintain U.S. military dominance. The hosts link this to increased military spending in Sweden following a suspected Russian submarine sighting and the U.S. selling defense equipment to South Korea.
