A new 'Last Supper'? Why America's defense tech boom may be slowing down

The bullet train of growth in the advanced defense tech sector may be slowing down, as a perfect storm in Washington, Silicon Valley and Wall Street could spark a wave of consolidation in an industry that until recently seemed poised for endless expansion.

A new 'Last Supper'? Why America's defense tech boom may be slowing down

TL;DR

  • The advanced defense tech sector's growth may be slowing.
  • A combination of factors in Washington, Silicon Valley, and Wall Street could lead to consolidation.
  • The industry had previously appeared poised for continuous expansion.