Dan Kliman

Navy Veteran | Grateful Dad | Formerly @CNASdc @DeptofDefense @GMFUS | Tweets=personal views.

[Dan Kliman @dankliman]

For those interested in startups and national security, check out this Twitter thread from @hermeuscorp capturing impressions from participating in #RNDF2022. It's exciting to see DoD ramping up efforts to work with venture-backed companies.

[Hermeus @hermeuscorp]

Last weekend Hermeus participated in the @ReaganInstitute’s Reagan National Defense Forum #RNDF

As a company developing dual-use hypersonic aircraft it was an honor to join this dynamic conversation among senior civilian and uniformed leaders, members of Congress, and industry.

[Dan Kliman @dankliman]

Congrats @CNASdc on this groundbreaking report. Lots of great recommendations for how the United States and its allies in Europe can rise to the challenge posed by China's Belt and Road.

[CNAS @CNASdc]

According to CNAS experts, “In Europe, BRI has evolved as Europeans have changed their view of China from being a partner to a competitor and even a systemic rival.” Read more from their new report: https://t.co/JxeNuyAiTr

[Dan Kliman @dankliman]

Really enjoyed bringing Potomac Advisors Sarah Mineiro (ex-DoD and @anduriltech) to Atlanta to join our podcast for a conversation on startups and national security. Between Sarah, @Zsshore, and @AJ_Piplica, lots of insights for investors, entrepreneurs, and USG.

[Hermeus @hermeuscorp]

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American innovation

Latest podcast looks into how to accelerate public-private partnerships: https://t.co/GjoUJO9ek1.

[Dan Kliman @dankliman]

But what about the next time Beijing perceives a major slight? This moment of tension should inspire the United States to double down on the military capabilities, economic tools, and diplomatic relationships needed to deter an increasingly capable and aggressive China.

[Dan Kliman @dankliman]

In recent days there has been a great deal of thoughtful commentary on the pros and cons of Speaker Pelosi visiting Taiwan. With the visit now unfolding in real time, the world is watching how China responds.

https://t.co/juN8KQCrIm

[Dan Kliman @dankliman]

Odds are that China will punish Taiwan economically and hold large-scale military exercises but stop short of more escalatory measures. Deterrence will likely hold.

[Dan Kliman @dankliman]

No Chinese financing and Taiwan and Japan flags restored! Now I can see #TopGunMaverick with a clean conscience.

[Dave Brown @dave_brown24]

When a “Top Gun: Maverick” trailer premiered in 2019, viewers noted that Japanese and Taiwanese flags on the back of Maverick's jacket had been replaced, generating controversy. In the final edit of the film, the original flags were restored https://t.co/c4CsoBFhXd

[Dan Kliman @dankliman]

Shout out to @CNASdc for continuing to elevate the national security discussion in new and creative ways. Can't wait to watch this!

[Christopher M. Dougherty @C_M_Dougherty]

Check out me, @StaciePettyjohn, @becca_wasser, @RHFontaine, @edmcgrady, @hannahddennis and a host of @CNASdc friends and alumni wargaming a fight for Taiwan on @MeetThePress tonight!

[Dan Kliman @dankliman]

Ultimately, the only way for the United States to stay ahead of China is to innovate faster AND protect its technology. Let’s hope deliberations on the future of the SBIR Program trend in this direction

[Dan Kliman @dankliman]

ICYMI, last week @WSJ @Kate_OKeeffe had a great exclusive on China extracting technology from U.S. startups receiving Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards (warning: long wonky thread)

https://t.co/PBdKbFhFPp

[Dan Kliman @dankliman]

Notably, the Air Force has taken a step in this direction through its Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) program, which matches private capital with public dollars [Full disclosure – my startup @hermeuscorp is a STRATFI recipient]

https://t.co/EIPFI1mH3P