Ask defence tech startups what big challenges they’re facing and you’re sure to hear one common answer: the difficulty of winning and working on government or military contracts. The government isn’t your typical enterprise customer — and long process times, preferences for larger companies and a frequent aversion to riskier projects have made it tricky for young upstarts to get their foot in the door.
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