“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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