Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Axios Publisher Nicholas Johnston and reporter Colin Demerest break down what stood out from their exclusive interview with Anduril founder Palmer Luckey, at a moment when Silicon Valley is playing a growing role in active conflicts.
In this conversation, they discuss where his technology is already being used, how Silicon Valley is reshaping the battlefield, and why the debate over military AI and autonomy is intensifying inside the Pentagon.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Why Axios went to see Palmer Luckey right now
1:22 - Where Anduril fits in the current state of war
2:15 - What does Anduril actually do?
2:35 - The Pentagon/Anthropic debate
3:52 - How war (and the public perception of it) has changed since Ukraine
5:05 - Silicon Valley and DC are cozy now?
6:00 - What is subterranean warfare?
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/VZfW3YTJ5Eg
Axios Publisher Nicholas Johnston and reporter Colin Demerest break down what stood out from their exclusive interview with Anduril founder Palmer Luckey, at a moment when Silicon Valley is playing a growing role in active conflicts.
In this conversation, they discuss where his technology is already being used, how Silicon Valley is reshaping the battlefield, and why the debate over military AI and autonomy is intensifying inside the Pentagon.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Why Axios went to see Palmer Luckey right now
1:22 - Where Anduril fits in the current state of war
2:15 - What does Anduril actually do?
2:35 - The Pentagon/Anthropic debate
3:52 - How war (and the public perception of it) has changed since Ukraine
5:05 - Silicon Valley and DC are cozy now?
6:00 - What is subterranean warfare?
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/VZfW3YTJ5Eg
