American Defense Substack
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False Flags and the Israeli Intelligence Record
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Why this subject demands discipline
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A working framework of commander’s critical information requirements for conflict in orbit.
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The Hormuz Deal: How the 2026 Iran War Ends — and Why It Might Not
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After 107 days of war, the United States and Iran have a deal. As of Sunday night, Presiden...
Lex SpaceX: When the Index Bends for a Single Listing
On June 12, SpaceX priced the largest initial public offering in history — roughly $75 billion raised at about $135 a share, a valuation near $1.75 trillion, and a 19% pop on the first day of trading under the ticker SPCX. Those are the num...
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R Dana Thompson is a defense industrialist, a third-generation commercial pilot, 2nd youngest graduate of US Army Infantry school, founder of GoldenDome.Vip, and CUAS Coalition LLC. Current interests in naval warfare and aerial defense.
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