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National Defense Lab will be attending SOF Week 2026 in Tampa next week.

Looking forward to meeting with operators, innovators, strategic partners, and organizations shaping the future of defense, AI, resilience, and cognitive security.

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In a recent episode of the Irregular Republic Podcast, Brad Nietfeldt, our Board of Directors/Strategic Initiatives chair at National Defense Lab, joined GBNT ..
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@elonmusk Public invite for everyone to use Mnemosyne and take back your media reality. The first tool to apply narrative detection and evolution tracking to your news & media. You're welcome.

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Show notes: https://t.co/LaZ5pFDUoG

White Paper: https://t.co/0cFScqHr8H

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The battlefield isn’t physical any more, it’s cognitive.

In Deep Dive Episode 96, we break down how algorithms, behavioral data, and narrative engineering shape perception at scale, and how you can defend against it.

This episode analyzes the Irregular Republic Podcast @GBNT1952 conversation with @bradnietfeldt

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Cognitive warfare is redefining conflict.

The decisive terrain is no longer just land, sea, or air. It is the human mind.

Episode 95 of The Deep Dive examines how perception, belief, and information flow now shape modern competition and national security.

Listen here:
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#CognitiveWarfare #NationalDefense #InformationOperations #DeepDivePodcast

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Conflict doesn’t start with weapons or malware.
It starts with perception, narratives, trust, and belief.
Introducing MNEMOSYNE, an AI-powered cognitive terrain intelligence platform from National Defense Lab.

Defensive. Analytical. Decision-focused.

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250 Years of the United States Marine Corps: Tradition, Transformation, and Tomorrow

For 250 years, the United States Marine Corps has stood as the nation’s most adaptable fighting force — from its founding at Tun Tavern in 1775 to today’s AI-enabled, expeditionary operations.

In honor of this milestone, National Defense Lab reflects on how the Marines have continually balanced tradition with transformation, pioneering innovation while preserving the ethos of Honor, Courage, and Commitment.

Read our full feature:
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#USMC250 #NationalDefense #Innovation #MilitaryHeritage #Leadership

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Today, we salute 250 years of sea power.

From wooden sails to nuclear subs, from the Barbary Coast to the South China Sea — the United States Navy has stood watch.

Not just a fleet, but a forward force. A guardian of trade routes, a hammer in times of war, and a shield for freedom across every ocean.

At NDL, we exist to serve those who serve. That includes the sailors, engineers, strategists, and silent professionals who have carried the torch of U.S. maritime dominance for two and a half centuries.

Here’s to the next 250.

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Happy 250th Birthday, United States Navy (@USNavy).

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@WhiteHouse We have a Deep Dive podcast covering what this is and what it means for America. We hope you will enjoy! https://t.co/v9kbtrYXUh

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China controls over 80% of global rare-earth refining.
These 17 metals power U.S. jets, missiles, satellites, and clean energy systems. Trump has put them on notice.

Episode 94 of NDL Deep Dive breaks down why rare earths are now a national-security issue and how the U.S. can rebuild resilience.

Watch the full episode here or at the link below: https://t.co/evUHFQLiGg

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Rare earth elements sit at the center of modern technology and national defense. From fighter jet engines to satellites and energy storage systems, these materials power nearly every advanced capability the United States depends on.

Our latest analysis, Trump’s Rare Earth Ultimatum: What the China Warning Means for U.S. Security and Supply Chains, explores how a potential confrontation over critical minerals could reshape global trade, defense manufacturing, and technological innovation.

The piece examines:
- Why China’s dominance in rare-earth refining creates strategic vulnerability
- How U.S. policy may shift toward tariffs, domestic production, and allied sourcing
- The role of AI in developing substitutes and recycling strategies
- How these efforts align with FY2027 R&D priorities on energy and critical materials resilience

Read the full analysis here:
https://t.co/fFKNai9Xhk

#NationalDefense #CriticalMinerals #RareEarths #SupplyChainResilience #EnergySecurity #RDPriorities

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@DHSgov The hunt must continue until the snake's head lies next to its body. We are so proud of our forces fighting evil and protecting Americans at home and abroad.

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@TRadabaughDOW @SecWar @PeteHegseth Congratulations @NavyFB on a fantastic, hard-fought win today. #proud

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@elonmusk @elon We would love one to play with and train.

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“What if America’s next war isn’t overseas, but here at home?”

That’s the question @cramersez raised, and it deserves an answer.

NDL’s new white paper: Preventing American Conflict lays out how to detect, de-escalate, and prevent a slide into civil war.

https://t.co/v2kWTkSDiO

#CivilResilience #ConflictPrevention #NDL

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We are proud to share the release of our latest white paper: “Strategic Orbit: How Commercial Satellites Are Redefining Military Intelligence in the Ukraine-Russia War and Beyond.”

The 10,000-word study examines how commercial space assets, such as Starlink, Planet Labs, and Maxar, shifted from providing civilian services to serving as frontline military enablers in Ukraine. It also examines the vulnerabilities this creates for the United States and its allies, and provides policy recommendations for developing resilient, sovereign space capabilities.

Read the full paper here:

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National Defense Lab remains committed to advancing the conversation on modern conflict, technology, and the defense innovations that safeguard our nation.

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Are you being manipulated without even realizing it?

From Chase Hughes, “The Manipulation Playbook,” reveals 20 key indicators of reality control, the same tactics used by media, corporations, and governments to shape what you think, feel, and do. Wake up.

Watch here: https://t.co/f3mFjObnR5

#PSYOP #InformationWarfare #NationalSecurity #Media