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January 21, 2026
Poland Prepares for Drone War With Russia
Europe needs to get on the front foot to tackle Russia’s hybrid warfare, a Polish deputy defense minister warned as he unveiled details of a new anti-drone systems.
January 16, 2026
Ukraine’s Nimble Defense Industry Can Aid Hegseth
The US Secretary of War’s acquisition reforms can find inspiration and assistance in Kyiv.
January 6, 2026
Ukraine Needs New Mid-Range Strike Drones
Ukraine has made huge strides in its military technology but ingenuity alone won’t be enough for Kyiv to prevail.
January 5, 2026
Redeploy Ukraine’s F-16s to Hurt Russia
The aircraft have a near-unique ability to hit Russian targets but only if Europe provides them with the right munitions.
December 16, 2025
High Stakes in the High North: Harnessing Uncrewed Capabilities for Arctic Defense and Security
Uncrewed systems are helping allies confront the rapidly changing security dynamics in the Arctic.
December 11, 2025
How Russian Drone Developers Outpace the West
Russia’s Geran attack drones have morphed from crude versions of Iranian Shahed UAVs into an affordable and flexible strike system, with deadly results.
December 5, 2025
The US Must Beware the Deepening China-Russia Axis
Beijing is constructing an ever-deepening technological alliance with Moscow. The US should be worried.
November 17, 2025
Urgently Wanted: More European Missile Engines
The US is the dominant supplier of critical propulsion technology for Europe’s missile makers. To rival Russia, Europe must catch up.
November 4, 2025
Tomahawk for Ukraine — Nice But Not Necessary
Kyiv continues to campaign for the delivery of US Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, but its European funders should consider better alternatives.
November 3, 2025
How are Drones Changing War? The Future of the Battlefield
Drone warfare is reshaping global security by enabling low-cost, high-impact operations, for Ukraine, Russia, NATO, China, and others.
October 29, 2025
Counterpunch: NATO Must Take the Offensive
Too many NATO members fail to understand the risks of cyberspace and the need to hit back at aggressors. This is a recipe for failure.
October 21, 2025
Guns Not Missiles Will Defeat the Drone
Missiles are not a panacea for air defense. Europe needs a return to guns – they’re cheaper and more practical.
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