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DEEP DIVE – As more Arctic ice melts and more avenues for navigation and commerce open up at the top of the world, there’s a […] More
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DEEP DIVE – As more Arctic ice melts and more avenues for navigation and commerce open up at the top of the world, there’s a […] More
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The U.S. Army’s 2025 restructuring marks a decisive pivot—from legacy platforms to precision fires, autonomy, and rapid mobility. While this transformation opens new opportunities in missiles, drones, and sustainment tech, it also puts pressure on trad…
Last week, the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) reached a significant milestone in the development of its sea-based hypersonic capability with a successful end-to-end flight test of the ‘Dark Eagle’ conventional hypersonic…
Modern warfare, especially lessons from Ukraine, highlights the critical need for Active Protection Systems (APS) on armored vehicles. Dive into the evolving world of APS with this detailed overview covering leading systems like Israel’s Trophy and Ir…
The battlefield is undergoing a quiet revolution as artillery sheds its human crews. Driven by the harsh realities of modern conflict and the critical need for survivability, autonomous fire support systems are rapidly moving from concept to reality. T…
How One-Way Attack Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (OWA-UAVs), often dubbed “kamikaze drones,” and sophisticated loitering munitions are “democratizing” air power through low cost and agile manufacturing techniques
The post The New Air War: How Rapid and Chea…
Driven by the INF Treaty’s collapse and great power competition, the U.S. is rebuilding its theater strike capabilities. This article explores key initiatives like the Army’s Typhon MRBM, PrSM upgrades, and ‘Dark Eagle’ hypersonic weapon. It also touch…
The first quarter of 2025 showcased the continued strength and strategic depth of the U.S. defense technology sector. Leading defense contractors posted resilient results supported by deep order backlogs, strong demand for next-generation platforms, an…
CIPHER BRIEF REPORTING — On January 20, the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump formally labeled Mexico’s crime cartels as international terrorists. Last […] More
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