
Spoils of war: money flows into defence tech
Published: May 4, 2026
Duration: 21:57
In Iran, America is using expensive weaponry against cheap local drones. Can upstart tech companies change the economics – and nature — of conflict? As part of our ongoing series on the US at 250, we examine the impact of the two world wars. And should you ever use an emoji at work?
Listen to “Money Talks” on defence tech upstarts.
Guests and host:
Henry Tricks, US technology editorAnnie Crabill, a senior digital editorAndrew Palmer, host of “Boss Class” podcastRosie Blau, host of “The intelligence”Topics covered:
Pentagon, Palantir, SpaceX, AndurilAmerica 250, Woodrow Wilson, FD...