David Shapira, CCO & Co-Founder of CDDS, shares his journey from mechanical engineering and entrepreneurship to building autonomous defence technology. He discusses the origins of CDDS, the importance of solving a genuine problem, and why continuous customer feedback is essential when developing products that need to work in the real world.
David also explores how defence is evolving, from the growing role of startups and rapid technology cycles to the engineering talent shaping the industry. He shares his vision for CDDS, its autonomous kinetic interceptor technology, and why building products with real-world impact is what keeps him motivated.
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