Garrett Smith

CEO @ Reveal Technology, Inc.

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Four years ago today, Russia invaded Ukraine.

We find ourselves in a new winter.
And war has entered its next era.

As technology evolves and the battlefield becomes flatter, the Warrior’s edge is defined by speed of innovation in software and tactics.

The truth is America isn’t ready.
We will be in a shooting war in this decade. American Warriors will heed the call and fight, and some will die.

While the character of war evolves.
The nature of war remains the same.

It is the American Warrior — the infantryman, the squad leader, the soldier, the Marine, the special operator, the junior and noncommissioned officer who constitutes the West’s unfair advantage in the tactical fight. There is no excuse not to equip our Warriors with the best technology, training, and tactics, and the authority to act. That commitment is how America restores deterrence, secures peace, and guarantees victory.

This is why we built Reveal: the Digital Arms Room for the Modern Warrior. Because America deserves no less.
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Working with my fellow #BattleLab teammates has been a signal honor in my professional life. The work we are doing is essential in accelerating the effective marriage of tried and true small unit tactics with emerging technology. The impacts will proliferate as tactical professionals continue getting involved and continue consuming and contributing to this fecund forum for the #ModernWarrior.

Yes, “fecund.” Look it up.

For the Warrior, By the Warrior.

Invest in the Infantry.

#PaxAmericanaRedux

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The US is in an AI race with China, which is aggressively developing AI despite strict regulations. Jack Shanahan reminds us that AI can't be both revolutionary and unable to survive regulation.

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We've had a national security dependency on Microsoft for decades, ever since email was invented. While intelligence dependencies might differ, we've established key companies like SpaceX, Amazon, Anduril, and Palantir as critical national security partners.

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Defense venture investment is consolidating. Anduril alone captured a huge chunk of recent funding, with mega-rounds like their $5B Series H. This concentration of influence in the industry is astounding.

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Most venture capital in defense tech goes to later-stage companies (94% to Series B+). Only 6% reaches seed/Series A. This suggests early winners are chosen, and VCs are now backing perceived category leaders.

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Every successful company aims for a monopoly and vendor lock-in, capturing entire markets. Palantir is no different. It's up to contracting officers and lawyers to negotiate terms that balance commercial speed with open architecture for seamless integration and switching.

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Palantir is challenging the Defense Intelligence Agency, arguing the DIA is building custom solutions instead of evaluating existing commercial products. This dispute highlights the ongoing tension between bespoke government systems and commercially available tech.

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Innovation often means waiting. The B-25 bomber designed 5 years before selection. Success needs revenue beyond single contracts. Think interwar aviation, building foundations before scaling.

Listen to the full Goat Rodeo Podcast. Link in caption. https://t.co/6K5LMiULu6

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Ground autonomous vehicles with infantry? It's happening. The Robotic Combat Vehicle program has a winner. The future of warfare is here.

Listen to the full Goat Rodeo Podcast -- link in caption. https://t.co/OuuDKvMotz

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Last October, a strategic reset aimed to lower tensions after a period of trade war rhetoric. Now, the focus is on de-escalation, with potential US-China talks on the Iran war and opening the Strait of Hormuz. Will this move signal strength or weakness on the world stage?

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Modern warfare demands advanced tech skills. Adequate training and exposure equip military personnel to effectively utilize these systems and ensure mission success.

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Witness the impactful arrival of President Trump in Beijing: a precisely choreographed display of hundreds waving American and Chinese flags. This level of ceremonial welcome is designed to impress, setting a high bar for future receptions.

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Military units face critical system failures in combat with no on-site repair options. The question is: should warfighters be empowered to fix their own drones, software, and sensors, bypassing contractor support? Ukraine's speed highlights a potential gap in US capabilities.

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The 'Golden Dome' program's cost estimate has skyrocketed from $175B to $1.2T, with 70% relying on unproven space-based interceptors. Even Space Force leadership doubts their feasibility.

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Trump claims to be the only president brave enough to release UFO files. Explore the PURSUE program (Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters) and dive into the rabbit holes of UAP/UFO disclosure and non-human intelligence.

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The Drake Equation suggests intelligent life should exist, yet the Fermi Paradox asks why we're silent. Maybe civilizations self-destruct, we're too early, or too late. The sheer scale makes a grand conspiracy unlikely.

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Naval aviators are hesitant to report strange aerial phenomena due to fear of ridicule, impacting national security. This initiative aims to normalize reporting of UAPs, whether they're foreign spyware or something more, making the force more comfortable discussing the unknown.

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When world leaders meet, are they secretly discussing UFOs and alien encounters? Beyond the official agendas, one can only imagine the whispered conversations and elaborate deceptions. The idea of hot-mic moments revealing such extraordinary topics is hilarious.

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The 1997 Phoenix Lights incident involved thousands witnessing glowing orbs and a massive triangular craft. Even Kurt Russell reported it while flying. What do you think, Military testing or ET activity?

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For years, veterans sickened by the classified Project SHAD (a 1970s chemical/biological weapons program) were ignored by the US government. The government denied SHAD's existence until 2000. Skepticism remains when sensitive information is released.