Defense Tech and Physical AI Take Center Stage as StrictlyVC Heads to Los Angeles
StrictlyVC brings its venture capital summit to El Segundo, featuring Mach Industries and Founders Fund to discuss the convergence of defense, robotics, and AI.
Tag: Defense technology
The Propulsion Bottleneck: Can U.S. Industry Scale the Hardware for ‘Golden Dome’?
An analysis of the propulsion challenges facing the Golden Dome space-based missile defense architecture and the industrial push to scale orbital maneuverability.
U.S. and Iran Exchange Precision Strikes as Hormuz Deadlock Stalls Diplomatic De-escalation
U.S. Central Command reports strikes on Iranian radar and drone sites following the downing of an MQ-1. Tensions rise as Iran retaliates and the Strait of Hormuz remains…
Space Force Hands SpaceX $6.45 Billion in Contracts as Musk Eyes Historic IPO
SpaceX secures two massive Space Force contracts totaling $6.45 billion for the 'Golden Dome' defense system and LEO communications, highlighting its deep government ties ahead of a planned…
The Orbital Pivot: Why Propulsion is the Invisible Linchpin of the ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense Project
The U.S. is shifting toward a distributed space-based missile defense architecture. We analyze why propulsion and orbital maneuverability are now the primary bottlenecks for the 'Golden Dome' initiative.
The New Kill Chain: How Commercial Satellite Data is Weaponizing the U.S.-Iran Conflict
An analysis of how commercial satellite constellations and dual-use geospatial data are shifting the strategic balance in the U.S.-Iran confrontation.
Blue Origin’s New Glenn Setback and the Growing Crisis of Chinese Orbital Debris
A devastating pad explosion sidelines Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, while new data reveals China's disregard for orbital debris norms in its race for satellite megaconstellations.
The Geometry of Escalation: How Iran is Weaponizing Global Trade Chokepoints
As diplomacy wavers, Iran signals a shift toward asymmetrical warfare, targeting global maritime arteries like the Bab al-Mandeb and Hormuz straits.
The $30 Billion Backlog: Why US Arms Sales to Taiwan Are Stalling
From the Taiwan Relations Act to the 'porcupine strategy,' we analyze the friction between Washington's defense commitments and the reality of military production delays.
Ex-SpaceX VP’s New Venture Observable Space Secures $90M and Massive Space Force Contract
Observable Space, led by former SpaceX VP Dan Roelker, secures $90 million in funding and a $94 million Space Force contract to scale laser communications and orbital tracking.