Are New Defense Companies Giving Away Sensitive Info Through Marketing?

New defense technology companies may be undermining national security by oversharing sensitive information through their marketing efforts. Driven by the need for visibility to attract investors and government buyers, these startups publicize current capabilities and future roadmaps in glossy videos and presentations. This transparency provides adversaries like China with a clear view of U.S. technological development, eroding the strategic uncertainty that is critical for modern deterrence. A proposed solution is to expand the security clearance system and proactively classify cutting-edge technology to allow for secure information sharing without public announcements that benefit rivals.