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defense

[dih-fens, dee-fens] / dɪˈfɛns, ˈdi fɛns /




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The SpaceX IPO has generated enthusiasm across Southern California’s expanding aerospace and defense sector.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

But conspiracy thinking is not a knowledge problem; it is an identity defense mechanism.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

In April, GoPro announced it had engaged management consulting firm Oliver Wyman to help it pursue new opportunities for its technology with the defense and aerospace sector.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Geopolitical uncertainty, conflicts, and technology development are driving growth in defense and security markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“Squid have two lines of defense: squirting ink and escaping quickly. They need a lot of oxygen to move away from predators. Maybe they have three hearts to keep up the oxygen supply.”

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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