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Venture Backed Arsenal

Posted on November 18, 2025 by David Tashji

The U.S. defense sector is undergoing its most profound transformation since the early Cold War, and surprisingly, the epicenter isn’t a Pentagon program office—it’s a cluster of venture-backed startups operating with Silicon Valley speed. Companies like Anduril Industries, Palantir, Shield … Continue reading →

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