Defense tech, AI, and fundraising take center stage at StrictlyVC Los Angeles on June 18

Defense tech and AI convergence dominate venture capital strategy as investors prioritize dual-use startups. This trend signals a 2026 economy where government contracts and scalable AI solutions merge, reshaping national security and commercial markets. Fundraising focus on aerospace and autonomous systems will accelerate capital deployment, making defense-AI integration a critical growth vector for the next investment cycle.