Defense Systems

Concepts expected soon for NATO's next-gen rotorcraft

Up to three firms are expected to vie to make a fast aircraft to replace a thousand European helicopters.

  • Jon Hemler, Forecast International
Policy

NATO summit a mixed success, even with decidedly less drama

After dissension in the 2023 edition, last week’s meeting offered “no big surprises,” one diplomat said.

  • Sam Skove
Policy

US agrees to build icebreakers with Canada, Finland

White House hopes Ice Pact will boost shipbuilding in democratic countries while it addresses Arctic challenges.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

The D Brief: NATO pledges ‘bridge’ to Kyiv membership; Z seeks US deep-strike OK; F-35 deliveries to resume; European innovation Q&A; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

At NATO summit, Zelensky presses for US greenlight to hit Russian bases

Meanwhile, Denmark calls on allies to move faster to help Ukraine “beat Russia.”

  • Sam Skove
Policy

NATO leaders pledge ‘well-lit bridge’ to Ukraine membership

Kyiv's path to becoming an ally isn’t yet clear. But there is movement.

  • Patrick Tucker
Threats

The D Brief: F-16s to Ukraine; Kyiv’s hardened defenses; The year of ground robots?; Hezbollah vs. Israeli ISR; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Science & Tech

Ukraine bets on land robots for next phase of war

As it continues to defend against Russian invasion, Ukraine is also seeking billions to supercharge its domestic arms industry.

  • Sam Skove
Threats

The D Brief: US winds down in Niger; NATO’s new needs; ICBM OKd; DOD postpones Georgian exercise; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Ideas

4 things to watch for as NATO leaders gather in high-stakes summit

Expect important discussion on Ukrainian membership, military aid, China, and internal cohesion.

  • Garret J. Martin, The Conversation
Threats

The D Brief: NATO-summit sneak peek; Aid for Ukraine; Russia’s staggering toll; The Composite Age; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Ideas

Lessons from Afghanistan for NATO’s new Ukraine command

U.S. support to Ukraine is still the biggest lever to stop Russia’s aggression and ensure Ukrainian victory.

  • Andrew Radin
Science & Tech

What Estonian drone companies are learning from Ukraine

Estonian companies are getting lightning-quick user feedback and real-world electronic warfare testing, thanks to hands-on experiments in Ukraine.

  • Sam Skove
Threats

The D Brief: Orban in Kyiv; Russia presides over UNSC; NATO’s new Kyiv posting; Army to field EW backpacks; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Sam Skove
Ideas

NATO's Article 5 isn't as ironclad as many think

Alliance commitments are not quite as binding, either legally or politically, as the conventional wisdom suggests.

  • Dan Reiter and Brian Greenhill, The Conversation
Threats

The D Brief: Putin, Kim sign treaty; IDF: we can’t destroy Hamas; New NATO chief?; Air-defense priority shift; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: Most of NATO meets 2% goal; Russian lies infecting AI; Kyiv’s robot boats; Army’s hypersonic delay; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: ‘Most intense combat since WWII’; Navy’s big drone bet; Chinese, Philippine ships collide; NATO chief in DC; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

Europe’s still spending too little on defense to suit Estonia

Even Tallinn itself is not doing enough, according to a senior defense official who quit in protest.

  • Sam Skove
Ideas

Europeanize NATO to save it

If the alliance is to reach its century mark, the transatlantic partners must shift much of the responsibility of continental security to Europeans themselves.

  • Rachel Rizzo and Michael Benhamou
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