Can competition change how the Pentagon buys drones? Justin Lynch breaks down the Drone Dominance program’s approach: fixed-price targets, soldier-run testing, and published leaderboards. He explains how the model is encouraging improvements in performance and production capacity—and why it could be harder to replicate across other defense technologies. The conversation also explores supply chains and the role of development and sales in other markets in making lower-cost drones possible. From the President’s Tech Brief, recorded September 24, 2026. #Drones #DefenseTech #NationalSecurity #USA #USMilitary