Half of new Pentagon advisory board works for military industry

The Department of Defense has appointed a new Defense Policy Board, and it's sparking some eyebrows due to the significant number of members who have ties to the military-industrial complex. Half of these appointees currently work for companies that develop military technology, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest and the influence of corporate interests on defense strategy. This move underscores the growing clout of tech giants like a16z, which not only shape policy but also benefit from it, highlighting a broader trend of private sector dominance in shaping national defense priorities.