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April 9, 2026
New Ways to Win Wars — Proposals for the West
For decades, Western defense strategy assumed that technological superiority ensured victory. That assumption proves false in modern conflict.
April 8, 2026
Zelenskyy’s Drone Diplomacy Wins New Arab Friends
Behind the headlines of his Middle Eastern trip, Ukraine’s leader has underlined Ukraine’s nimble and quick-witted diplomacy.
April 3, 2026
Ukraine’s Technology Shield Gets Better and Better
Innovation from four years of war has given Ukraine a layered defensive system centered around technology.
March 30, 2026
Europe’s Porous Air Defenses Unmasked by Iran War
Images of French and British fighters using high-tech air-to-air missiles to destroy Iranian attack drones may give the appearance of strength, but it betrays a serious weakness.
March 27, 2026
A Playbook to Clear the Strait of Hormuz
The US and allies have recent experience working together in maritime choke points that should be considered in any operation close to Iran.
March 25, 2026
Putin Demands More Efficient Military Corruption
Changes at the top of the defense hierarchy reveal old-style graft and pressure to raise military spending efficiency.
March 20, 2026
US Defense Demands are Making Europe Less Biddable
The US has long wanted Europe to strengthen its defenses, but Washington may now wonder if its new-look partner will emerge as what it wished for.
March 20, 2026
Ukraine’s World-Beating Combat Library Opens for Business
After more than a decade of war, Ukraine has unparalleled data on modern warfare, which it is making available for military AI development.
March 19, 2026
NATO Awakens in the High North
NATO forces are moving north. What does that mean for deterrence and the role of modern technology in a changing Arctic?
March 16, 2026
We Must Copy Ukraine’s Public-Private Air Defense
Ukraine is allowing private sector companies to install air defense systems to protect critical infrastructure. The West should follow suit.
March 16, 2026
The Heart of War: Ukraine’s Key Battlefield System
Ukraine’s drones have stolen the limelight, but its Delta battlefield system is the beating heart of its warfighting capabilities. Western armies still have time to learn the lessons.
March 10, 2026
Investors Eye Ukraine’s Silicon Steppe
In the crucible of adversity, Ukraine is becoming Europe’s next major tech powerhouse.
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