ANDREESSEN JOINS DOD DEFENSE POLICY BOARD

Andreessen, co-founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, joins the influential advisory committee at a time of shifting political alignments in Silicon Valley. The billionaire investor has recently become a prominent Trump supporter after previously backing Democratic candidates. The Defense Policy Board comprises distinguished national security experts who provide counsel on defense policy, strategy, and military readiness. Board members meet regularly with senior Defense Department leadership to discuss emerging threats and strategic priorities. Andreessen's appointment reflects growing interest from tech industry leaders in defense and national security matters. His firm has invested significantly in aerospace, defense technology, and critical infrastructure companies. The board typically includes former military officials, defense industry executives, and policy experts. Andreessen's involvement marks another instance of tech sector influence expanding into defense policy discussions.