Amid Elon Musk’s push for drones and AI for combat transformation, analyst Pierre Ferragu says shift defense budget in favor of startups – Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT), Tesla (NYSE:LMT) NASDAQ:TSLA)

In a provocative discourse on modern military technology, leading technology innovators challenge traditional warfighting strategies, arguing that autonomous drones and artificial intelligence will fundamentally transform military combat.

What happened: Tesla Inc. TSLA CEO Elon Musk sparked widespread debate by asserting that “future wars are all about drones and hypersonic missiles” and that human-piloted combat aircraft will be quickly decimated in modern conflicts.

Pierre Ferraguanalyst at New street searchfurther proposed redirecting Department of Defense budgets toward innovative startups, drawing parallels with NASA’s approach twenty years ago.

Musk’s views were amplified during a podcast with Joe Rogan And Marc Andreessenwhere they detailed the potential of AI-controlled aircraft. Experts highlighted the key benefits of drone warfare, including:

• Unprecedented processing speeds
• Ability to withstand extreme G-forces
• Elimination of human physical limitations
• Potential for wider and more deployment

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What happened: The Pentagon’s F-35 program, manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corp. LMTremains at the center of the debate. Despite an estimated total cost of $1.8 trillion, the program continues to face intense scrutiny from technology leaders who question its long-term relevance.

Musk, recently named co-director of the Department of Government Effectiveness (DOGE), has spoken out in favor of reducing government spending. His criticism extends beyond military technology, warning of the potential economic risks of excessive government spending.

Analysts like Mario Georgiou Since InCred World Heritage The UK suggests potential annual savings of between $50 billion and $100 billion, although this represents a modest fraction of the projected $6.7 trillion federal budget for 2024.

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