# Spoils of war: money flows into defence tech

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Published: 2026-05-04T09:30:00+00:00
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In Iran, America is using expensive weaponry against cheap local drones. Can upstart tech companies change the economics – and nature — of conflict? As part of our ongoing series on the US at 250 , we examine the impact of the two world wars. And should you ever use an emoji at work? Listen to “ Money Talks ” on defence tech upstarts.  Guests and host: Henry Tricks, US technology editor Annie Crabill, a senior digital editor Andrew Palmer, host of “Boss Class” podcast Rosie Blau, host of “The intelligence” Topics covered:  Pentagon, Palantir, SpaceX, Anduril America 250, Woodrow Wilson, FDR Emojis, aubergines Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology— Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+ For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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