Anduril Chair Advises Trump on Military Overhaul

President-elect Donald Trump consulted with Trae Stephens, executive chairman of defense tech startup Anduril Industries, to discuss modernizing the US military. This move highlights Trump's plans to revamp defense strategies and the influence of Silicon Valley figures like Peter Thiel, who supported Trump in 2016. Anduril, valued at $14 billion, aims to compete with traditional military contractors by offering advanced technologies like autonomous weapons systems. Trump's transition team includes several controversial appointments, reflecting his unconventional approach to national security.