Almost All of Iran’s Missile Positions Near the Strait of Hormuz Are Still Available

A report by the Washington-based think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) found that the US depleted half of its missile interceptors.  According to CSIS, the US military had 2,330 Patriot interceptors before the conflict, and used an estimated 1,430 missiles. A similar trend followed for THAAD, SM-3, and SM-6 interceptors. The US […]

Volkswagen May Convert German Auto Plant Into Iron Dome War Factory Struggling German automaker Volkswagen may soon begin transforming its Lower Saxony factory from producing T-Roc Cabriolets to manufacturing parts for the Iron Dome missile interceptor system, according to a new Financial Times report. This reveals a new reality for the West: a nation's auto industry can become a dual-use industrial base in times of conflict. FT reports that Israel's Rafael Advanced Defence Systems is in talks with VW regarding its troubled Osnabrück plant to produce Iron Dome components.  "The aim is to...

SpaceX Reportedly Targets $135 IPO Price As Morningstar Says Valuation Should Be Halved Last week, Elon Musk called Bloomberg's "SpaceX Said to Cut IPO Value" story "false," marking the latest clash between Musk and the MSM over coverage of his companies. Reuters has released a new report, which, based on sources, says SpaceX is planning an IPO at a price of $135 per share, aiming to raise a record $75 billion by selling about 555.6 million shares at an estimated $1.75 trillion valuation. SpaceX's roadshow is expected to begin Thursday, with...