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Colin Demarest
Verified
Future of Defense Reporter, Axios
Arlington
Beats
Machine learning, Robotics, Electronic Warfare, Nanotechnology, Naval Warfare, New Materials, Modern and Future Warfare, Cybersecurity, Sonar
Content
By Colin Demarest Verified| Axios Verified
By Colin Demarest Verified| Axios Verified The Pentagon's acquisition system must be "much, much faster and agile" to take advantage of the technological leaps achieved outside the traditional defense industrial base, according to Andy Green, the president of HII's mission technologies division. "Commercial technology used to follow defense technology; this was back when I was much younger. But now it's the exact reverse," he told Axios in an interview.
By Colin Demarest Verified, Asher Price Verified| Axios Austin Verified A depiction of Marauder, to be made at Saronic's new shipyard in Louisiana. Photo: Courtesy of SaronicAustin-based defense startup Saronic purchased boatmaker Gulf Craft, securing it a Southern shipyard where it plans to produce a new unmanned warship, Marauder. Why it matters: President Trump has promised new ships "very fast, very soon" in a national address — and now an Austin firm is poised to play a big role.
Company Info
Axios
Axios is a digital media company founded in January 2017 by former Politico journalists Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, and Roy Schwartz. The company delivers concise news coverage across various topics, including politics, business, technology, healthcare, and media. Articles are intentionally kept under 300 words to enhance readability, and the editorial approach focuses on factual reporting without partisan opinion. In addition to news content, Axios offers Axios HQ, a subsidiary that provides AI-powered communication software for organizations. This tool helps businesses create clear updates, track engagement, and streamline communications. Axios generates revenue through advertisements, sponsored newsletters, and enterprise software subscriptions. The company serves over 600 organizations, including startups and Fortune 500 companies, catering to professionals and general audiences seeking efficient news consumption.
Arlington, Virginia, United States
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Founded: 2017