My Report From the Front

“The United States enjoyed unmatched technological superiority on the battlefield. That advantage, though, is now dissipating. China and Russia have invested heavily in new systems. ISIS is using hobby-style drones for reconnaissance. Rebels in Syria are using iPads to aim mortars. Equipment like this was once prohibitively expensive. Now you can get a lot of what you need off the shelf.” So the military is looking for a new technological edge. And if you’re looking for that, you head for Silicon Valley. California Sunday Magazine on the new front. Can the Pentagon do business with Silicon Valley?

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