Country Intelligence
Most "AI swarm" claims describe automation, not autonomy. CSIS found no verifiable evidence Russian swarming has been fielded. What has been, and what hasn't.
2026-08-29 · 12 min read
2027 is not an invasion date. It is a capability target — and the distinction is the most misreported thing in defence. What the Pentagon report actually says.
2026-08-21 · 13 min read
Analysis of counterspace weapons — kinetic ASAT, electronic warfare, co-orbital threats, Golden Dome space-based interceptors, and the militarization of orbit.
2026-08-06 · 12 min read
Analysis of hypersonic weapons programs — Dark Eagle LRHW fielding, ARRW and HACM funding, glide vehicles vs cruise missiles, and hypersonic defense challenges.
2026-08-05 · 12 min read
Detailed analysis of China's most significant weapons — J-36 and J-20 fighters, Fujian carrier, DF-26 and DF-27 missiles, and the world's largest navy.
2026-08-05 · 16 min read
Military drone swarm technology in 2026 — Drone Crucible demonstrations, swarm autonomy architectures, the Chinese ATLAS system, and counter-swarm defense.
2026-08-05 · 12 min read
The Philippines says it can't stay neutral in a Taiwan war. Japan is arming allies. China is training with Russia. The Indo-Pacific map is shifting.
2026-08-01 · 7 min read