The US could get 2x more capability per dollar on weapons
Brian Schimpf · Anduril CEO Brian Schimpf on $1B+ Revenue & Still Doubling · Sourcery with Molly O'Shea · Dec 16, 2025 · at 14:32
Brian Schimpf, CEO of defense contractor Anduril, discusses potential efficiencies in the discretionary portions of the U.S. defense budget.
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“I tend to think we can get a lot more bang for our buck on weapons, on aircraft, you know, probably two X from where we are. By just looking at a different mix of these things.”
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