# Defense tech investing is cool again, but can it stay that way?

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Podcast: [WT 360: The market from all angles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wt-360-the-market-from-all-angles-468261)
Published: 2026-06-01T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Steve Brotman, founder and managing partner of Alpha Partners, explains what has led to venture and other investors “wanting in” on defense tech companies and key markers for watching future movements in the ecosystem.

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