The Pentagon's Chequebook and the New Arms Race
Let’s be honest, when you think of government spending, you probably picture a slow, creaking machine bogged down by paperwork and nonsensical rules. For decades, the Pentagon’s approach to buying technology was the poster child for this sort of bureaucratic inertia. It was a world of endless small contracts and red tape so thick you could build a bunker with it. Most innovative companies, quite sensibly, ran a mile.
But something has shifted. The recent news of a colossal ten year, ten billion dollar software deal with Palantir Technologies isn't just another line item in a budget. To me, it looks like the Pentagon has finally woken up and smelled the silicon. This isn't just about streamlining a few contracts. It’s a fundamental change in military strategy, and for investors with a bit of foresight, it could present a rather interesting long term theme.