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. revealtech.ai/brand #Reveal #ModernWarrior #DefenseInnovation #MilitaryInnovation #FutureOfWarfare #ModernWarfare #NationalSecurity #DefenseTech

Over the past week, @REVEAL_MT helped bridge the gap between innovation, experimentation, and real-world operational needs. From June 6–11, BattleLab 26.2 brought together soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), U.S. Army Rakkasans Multi-Functional Reconnaissance Company, along with partners from JEDDOC, @Veteran_TV, and @SkydioHQ to test emerging capabilities under demanding field conditions near Bozeman, Montana. As the week continued, Reveal Technology hosted a BattleLab panel discussion at Montana Festival, bringing together operators, builders, and decision-makers to discuss the lessons learned from experimentation, technology adoption, and the importance of getting capability into the hands of those who need it most. To close out the week, the conversation expanded beyond the field and onto the stage at @MontanaFestival. Reveal Co-Founder & CEO @GSWildWest joined U.S. Congressman @TroyDowningMT for a discussion on Pax Americana Redux, exploring the future of American innovation, national security, and leadership. Thank you to our partners, the soldiers who participated, and everyone who joined the conversation.

Thank you Congressman @TroyDowningMT for joining me onstage during this year’s @MontanaFestival . What a way to cap off yet another gathering of #Montana’s builders, dreamers and leaders. We covered a lot of ground, including a discussion about how the Congressman’s post-9/11 military service - which required taking a pause from a wildly successful tech career in his mid-30s - informs his life of building and public service. Thank you, Troy, for your exemplary life of leadership and service, and for representing our community in Congress. Thanks also to @PaddenGuyMurphy and @LumayWang the originators and hosts of @MontanaFestival , and to the many organizations, companies, donors, and individuals who made it possible. It’s always a pleasure to represent @REVEAL_MT as we contribute to the growing #Bozeman tech and innovation ecosystem. Onward!

251 years of defending America's freedom, and we're just getting started. From the first musket shots in 1775 to the high-tech, multi-domain force of today, our Soldiers have always been, and always will be, ready to answer the call.

I’m psyched to be joining the builders, dreamers, and leaders of #Montana at this year’s Montana Festival. Especially excited to rep @Reveal_MT as a key sponsor and as a rising driver of the Treasure State’s technology sector. All I want in life is to build and win with my friends, for my friends. #Mission

Listen in to this week's Goat Rodeo Pod. Susanne Hake joined us knuckle-draggers for an elevated conversation about @Vantor (formerly Maxar), the Defense Technology Renaissance, and how hashtag#space is hot and rich with opportunity to generate value for the hashtag#warfighter. "Congested and contested," in her words, with the emergence of "mega-constellations," and a drive for space hardware companies to evolve from pure data plays to the application and analytics layers of capability delivery, for both the enterprise and the hashtag#NationalSecurity market. Reveal Technology is psyched to be partnering with Vantor and Anduril Industries to deliver solutions to the United States Department of War. Thanks Susanne for joining us, and thanks as always to my regular inimitable co-host Simon Coon for a riff and a ramble through the week's hot topics. Also discussed: - True Anomaly's $650M Series D - Mach Industries' $300M Series C - Scout AI's $100M Series A Listen to the latest episode!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. linktr.ee/GoatRodeoPodcast?u…

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. linktr.ee/GoatRodeoPodcast?u…

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?

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

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.

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.

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.

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.