Ukraine protects its scarce F-16 and Mirage 2000 jets by using mobile, truck-mounted maintenance and mission modules, and underground bunkers; aircraft frequently change locations and use decoys to evade being identified and targeted.

China has issued official warnings to domestic tech firms—especially those in government sectors—to avoid using Nvidia’s H20 AI chips; citing national security concerns, despite a recent U.S. export license approval to resume sales.

A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American passenger jet over Washington, D.C., killing 67 people. The crash followed multiple near-miss incidents and sparked a Department of Transportation investigation into FAA airspace oversight.

This panel explores how hybrid warfare blurs traditional boundaries between peace and conflict through cyberattacks, disinformation, and proxy operations. It highlights the growing need for adaptive legal, diplomatic, and military frameworks to counter grey-zone threats.

This CFR panel discussion explores how AI is reshaping national security, including military applications, geopolitical competition, and regulatory challenges. Experts discuss the strategic edge and risks AI poses to stability and ethical governance.

Growing amounts of space debris is increasing the risk of collisions in Earth’s orbit. Scientists warn that cascading debris events could threaten satellites, space missions, and global communications infrastructure if mitigation is not prioritised.

A US veteran serving in Ukraine argues that Western militaries are unprepared for full-scale war. He urges more emphasis on large-unit training, logistics, and sustaining operations in contested environments—beyond counterinsurgency doctrine.

Tensions in the Baltic states are rising due to Russia’s military posturing and NATO’s increased forward deployments. The region has become a potential flashpoint as both sides manoeuvre for influence and deterrence credibility.

The U.S. Army’s Project Flytrap tested anti-drone tactics, revealing a disconnect between older commanders and tech-savvy junior personnel. The exercise underscored evolving doctrine, generational adaptation, and the tactical challenges of rapidly proliferating drone threats.

This article argues that trying to cut costs with robotic vessels and aircraft overlooks practical realities—these systems demand similar size, fuel, crew training, and support as crewed platforms; making them neither cheaper nor simpler.