Defense Innovation
De-mining techniques developed for previous generations are no longer suitable for modern devices. Ukraine is again at the forefront of change.
Defense innovation has become decisive. The war in Ukraine has shown how military drones, software, and rapid adaptation can offset mass, and democracies are racing to modernize their forces and industrial bases for an era of high-technology conflict. This hub follows the cutting edge of defense: military drones and unmanned systems, the integration of military AI into operations, the health of the defense industrial base, and the defense technology reforms needed to field new capabilities at speed. Military AI is moving from the lab to the battlefield, and a resilient defense industrial base is what turns defense technology into fielded power. Fellows and analysts, including specialists in the defense-technology field, assess battlefield autonomy and how the United States and Europe can innovate faster than their adversaries. Explore analysis and commentary on defense innovation, military drones, and the future of allied capabilities.
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September 9, 2026
Ukraine Rethinks Mine Clearance for a New Age
De-mining techniques developed for previous generations are no longer suitable for modern devices. Ukraine is again at the forefront of change.
September 3, 2026
Ukraine Battles the Russian Satellite Menace
The Kremlin’s urgent efforts to achieve satellite sovereignty is extremely dangerous for Ukraine. Kyiv and its allies must disrupt the program.
September 2, 2026
Fighting AI with AI: The US’s New Cyber Rules of Engagement
Governments need to work with the private sector to contain AI-powered cyber threats. The US is starting to define how.
August 25, 2026
European NATO: How to Attack Russia
The continent is rethinking its reliance on the US, while spending much more money on defense. Now it must sharpen its combat power.
August 24, 2026
Ukraine’s Defense Industry: The Motor of Post-War Revival
Arms makers will be at the heart of Ukraine’s economic reconstruction, but they will need people and reform to make the most of hard-won battlefield innovations.
August 14, 2026
Ukraine: Preparing for the Ballistic Storm
The coming months will see a rise in Russian ballistic missile attacks designed to break Ukraine. The West must help it to strike back.
August 3, 2026
No Drone Unturned: Ukraine’s Tech Scouts
Ukrainian and foreign fighters with experience of the front are scouring the globe to find the best technology to see off Moscow’s forces.
July 24, 2026
Ukraine Embraces the New Warmakers and Casts Off the Old
Ukraine has reached a crossroads in its wartime history as a new generation of soldiers takes command. There are risks in the decision.
July 23, 2026
Use Technology to Manage Risk from Chinese Drones
Building a supply chain independent from China is impractical. For now, leverage data, connectivity, and automation to reduce risk.