# Garrett Smith

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## Timeline

- **2026-03**: Anduril Contract — U.S. Army awards Anduril a $20B deal for AI-backed software to run on military systems.
- **2026-03**: OpenAI/Google Deals — OpenAI and Google sign agreements to bring AI systems and agents to the Pentagon.
- **2026-01**: a16z Defense Fund — Andreessen Horowitz closes a $1.2B fund dedicated to defense tech and 'American Dynamism'.
- **2010**: Early VC Investment — Billions poured into defense startups despite employee skepticism and lack of contracts.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Silicon Valley’s Defense Tech Pivot: From Skepticism to $20B Pentagon Deals
2026-03-19 00:35:24 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Silicon Valley's long-term investment in defense technology has reached a turning point, with major firms like OpenAI, Google, and Anduril securing massive government contracts. A shift in political climate and global conflict has transformed once-controversial military AI projects into a primary growth engine for the tech sector.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/silicon-valley-defense-tech-pivot

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