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According to the team at Andril, the defense technology landscape is in urgent need of transformation. They highlight the sluggish pace of technological advancement within conventional defense sectors and the limited number of active competitors, indicating an opportunity for innovation.
Human-centered approaches in resolving defense challenges sparked the initial product development, focused on addressing specific urgent challenges, such as border security through their first product, Sentry. They swiftly built prototypes and moved into pilot programs, demonstrating the ability to adapt and implement new technology rapidly compared to traditional defense contracting cycles.