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Emil Michael testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee in March 2025. Photo: EJ Hersom/DVIDS
Pentagon chief technology officer Emil Michael would like to see "five more Andurils and Palantirs and SpaceXs" flourish, he told reporters Monday.
Why it matters: His remarks reflect the growing momentum of neo-prime contractors, the influx of private capital into the defense world and the U.S. military's growing affection for dual-use equipment.
