The Creative Defense Foundation (CDF) is dedicated to harnessing entrepreneurial innovators for defense innovation.
Joined October 2023
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Thank you @BettyMcCollum04 and @KenCalvert for hosting me and @thejointstaff Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia at Creative Disruptors by the Lakes. A strong partnership between @CIA and @DeptofWar is essential for integrating intelligence and military efforts to safeguard our Nation.
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A great first visit within the 🇺🇸 for Amb. Hanso @Creative_Def #DisruptorsByTheLakes in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Important discussions on defense innovation, technology adoption and allied cooperation, with 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇳🇴 🇳🇱 partners, Members of Congress, and @DeptofWar tech leaders.
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Armies mobilize in days and weeks. Factories mobilize in years. That’s a losing model for credible deterrence and it’s time to change it.
I had a great time speaking at the 2026 @Creative_Def #DisruptorsbytheLakes. My core takeaway: mass production in defense must be software-first. When hardware is built to evolve at software speed, software absorbs the complexity that typically bottlenecks hardware, unlocking true manufacturing scale and agility.
Incredibly proud of the stellar @HelsingAI team for turning this model into reality. We invested $50M in West Virginia and are bringing a factory online in under three months to produce 2,000 battle proven HX-2 strike drones per month.
Credible deterrence isn’t established by blueprints; it’s proven by what we can deliver at sustained speed and scale.
Onward! 🚀
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By supporting our manufacturing base we provide jobs for working class Americans while ensuring we have the ability to domestically build the tools to sustain our national security.
Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman @KenCalvert: We are trying to bring manufacturing back to the United States. The Civil Reserve Manufacturing initiative will be important to achieving that objective. U.S. entrepreneurship will also be integral to building our industrial capacity and sustaining a resilient supply chain. #DisruptorsByTheLakes #CreativeDisruptors
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Substantive discussions on transatlantic defense at a pivotal moment here at @Creative_Def’s 2026 conference. Thx to Minnesota @BettyMcCollum04 for her leadership on security and defense.
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Looking forward to speaking at @Creative_Def Creative Disrupters 2026 this week. We are actively bridging the
"valley of death" and transitioning game-changing commercial tech directly to our warfighters. The future is FAST! #Defenselnnovation
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More capability forward. Fewer warfighters in harm’s way.
Forterra is sponsoring Creative Disruptors by the Lakes, next week in St. Paul, MN. We’ll join @Creative_Def and leaders across government, industry, and investment to build the partnerships that get autonomous mission systems to the force faster.
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Incredible time speaking at Creative Disruptors in the Desert last week! Great to discuss how we’re scaling critical tech for national security.
Innovation isn't just about tech; it's about the speed & partnerships that define our edge. Let’s keep disrupting!
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This weekend we were selected to demo our RF-seeking FPV payload, Vadris, at Disruptors in the Desert in Palm Springs, CA. Humbled to stand alongside the companies redefining modern warfare.
As the Creative Defense Foundation highlighted with the tech selected, the character of war is changing. Drone warfare is being decided in the RF spectrum, and warfighters need tools that let them find, fix, and finish targets at their point of origin. That's what Vadris does.
We were excited to showcase these capabilities to members of Congress, senior Department of Defense officials, industry leaders, and more here in the desert, highlighting the problems we're solving.
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Every year, the Creative Defense Foundation convenes Creative Disruptors in the Desert.
Sea Machines was selected to execute a live maritime autonomy vignette as part of this year’s multi-domain scenario.
Read the full story: sea-machines.com/sea-machine…
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Thank you to "Creative Disruptors in the Desert" for giving me the opportunity to share how @CIA is using advanced tech and partnering with the private sector to advance our mission. CIA is open for business!
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Disruption is in our DNA.
At the @Creative_Def #DisruptorsintheDesert last weekend, Jeff Rodrian, AV’s 'Chief Disruption Officer', joined distinguished @USArmy leaders to discuss how our partnership can ensure our soldiers always have the technological edge and battlefield advantage. We take our responsibility seriously to invest our resources to bring new capabilities to the warfighter, with speed and scale, partnering with soldiers in the field to experiment, innovate, and iterate in real time.
Maintaining the edge isn’t optional. It’s imperative.
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Hidden Level was proud to sponsor and participate in Creative Disruptors in the Desert this weekend, alongside the builders advancing the future of national security.
Defense technology and acquisition reform are evolving rapidly. Events like this bring together leaders from across policy, defense, industry, and the innovation ecosystem to exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, and move forward together toward shared goals.
Thank you to the Creative Defense Foundation and everyone who made the weekend possible. We’re excited to keep building alongside this community.
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I joined Trump admin national security officials, defense innovators, & policy makers in Coachella Valley over the past two days to talk about how we continue to leverage America’s technological advantage into an edge on the battlefield. Thank you @Creative_Def for organizing!
Thank you to every sponsor, exhibitor, and speaker who made #DisruptorsInTheDesert 2026 our most disruptive event yet! America's security is dependent on the kind of groundbreaking innovation we saw this weekend -- and we're just getting started.
Stay tuned for more info on this year's #DisruptorsByTheLakes.
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GA-ASI is with @Creative_Def this weekend for their Creative Disruptors in the Desert Conference and first-ever Warfighting Innovation Summit. Our #YFQ42A collaborative combat aircraft is on display as we engage with government and industry leaders on emerging technology and the future of warfighting.
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ALT Model of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems YFQ-42A collaborative combat aircraft model on display
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XTEND is proud to serve as a Strategic Partner of the Creative Defense Foundation’s #DisruptorsInTheDesert 2026, starting today in La Quinta, CA.
This invitation-only gathering brings together senior policymakers, DoD leaders, and defense innovators advancing national security priorities.
Feb 20–21 | La Quinta, CA
Creative Defense Foundation retweeted
Delighted to have attended Creative Defense Foundation conference in Minnesota with representatives of industry, Administration and Congress. Special thanks to @BettyMcCollum04 and @KenCalvert for bringing everyone together.
Two days of disruption, dialogue, and impact at Creative #DisruptorsByTheLakes. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Minnesota to spark ideas and build connections.
We look forward to continuing the momentum in California on Feb. 20–21, 2026 for #DisruptorsInTheDesert!
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Looking forward to talking with @GenCQBrownJr, industry, and congressional partners next week at @Creative_Def #DisruptorsInTheDesert. When industry and government come together, we ensure America’s lethality and security.
Creative Defense Foundation retweeted
In the ever-advancing defense tech sector, creative partnerships and collaboration between the public and private sectors are key to scaling American innovation.
Fueling the future of defense! @AeroVironment is proud to sponsor @Creative_Def "Disruptors in the Desert" conference, where innovation takes center stage.
To learn more about CDF’s mission visit creativedefense.org
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