WIRED Announces Livestream Panel on Defense Tech Industry’s Role in Modern Conflicts and U.S. Military Operations

WIRED is hosting a subscriber-only livestream event titled ‘The War Machine’ on March 26, 2026, at noon EDT (9 am PDT). The panel features WIRED experts Tim Marchman (Director of science, politics, and security), Carla Sertin (Head of editorial content at WIRED Middle East), and Paresh Dave (Senior writer covering Big Tech). They will analyze the defense technology industry’s influence on contemporary warfare, particularly how Big Tech companies are involved in global military activities under the Trump administration. Key topics include the federal government’s occupation of Minnesota, bombings of boats in the Caribbean, the ongoing war in Iran and its regional fallout in the Middle East, and broader ties between the tech sector and American political/military institutions. The discussion will be interactive, guided by audience questions submitted in advance via comments or during the live session. A replay will be available for subscribers who miss it. The article encourages subscriptions for access and highlights related past livestreams on topics like China’s global influence and electric vehicles. It also lists recent WIRED stories on related themes, such as AI in military contexts, cartel tech use, and conflicts in Iran.