Mile37's Heather Ichord on Moving Defense Tech Beyond Dual-Use Buzzwords
Heather Ichord, CEO & Founder of Mile37 Tech, LLC, argues that successful defense technology goes far beyond building better hardware — it requires understanding exactly how tactical units will employ these systems, including training pipelines, maintenance requirements, and sustainment logistics in environments where contractors can't provide on-site support. Her framework for evaluating defense technology starts with specific use cases: which unit size will employ this system, how does it integrate with daily operations, and what does the entire sustainment ecosystem look like in…
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