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Sep- 2026 -

14 September

Briton Charged After Allegedly Feeding UK Drone Hub Intel to Russia

The Crown Prosecution Service has charged a 31-year-old Swindon man with providing information on British drone facilities to a representative linked to Russia’s military intelligence service.

9 September

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Chinese State Firm Funneled 46 Tons of Geran Drone Material to Russia: Report

A Chinese state-owned company reportedly shipped 46 tons of carbon-fiber precursor to a sanctioned Russian company that supplies material for Geran attack drones.

7 September

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Lawmakers Press US Army Over Shutdown of Drone Assault Battalion

A bipartisan group of senators is demanding that the US Army explain why it eliminated an experimental drone battalion less than a year after creating the unit to study modern drone warfare.

Aug- 2026 -

20 August

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Mexico Gains Access to US Army’s Drone Marketplace

Mexico will soon be able to procure American drone technology under a new defense agreement that gives its Ministry of National Defense access to the US Army’s digital marketplace.

18 August

Two uniformed soldiers stand front and center of the image, staring straight. They both hold automatic rifles, pointed down. They are wearing a blue helmets and vests. The soldier on the right has 'UN' written in white in front of his helmet. Underneath their vests, they have a camouflage uniform on. A white tank with 'UN' written on its body in black is seen stationed in the background. Its orange headlights are on. The background is a dark blue sky.

Cecília Nham Bega

30 Years of SHIRBRIG: What the Brigade Still Teaches About Peacekeeping Reforms

The small-coalition model SHIRBRIG pioneered is worth revisiting as reformers look for ways to speed up peacekeeping deployment, but only if they fix the one structural flaw that undid SHIRBRIG.

17 August

Ronald Watkins

Former Ukraine Army Chief Warns Russia Has Adapted to Western Weapons

Former Ukrainian commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhny has warned Russia has developed countermeasures to many Western weapons.

Jul- 2026 -

29 July

Artist's illustration of the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite in Earth orbit. Earth observation satellites support scientific research, disaster response, and critical infrastructure monitoring. Image: NASA

Graeme Ritchie

Here’s What’s Wrong With the Term ‘Dual-Use’

"Dual-use" is a misleading term because it implies a clean split between civilian and military life that doesn't actually exist, and clinging to that split is dangerous for Europe right now.

24 July

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigade, 25th Infantry Division board a UH-60 Black Hawk

Bea Castañeda

What Is the Difference Between Smart, Soft, and Hard Power? A Quick Guide

Military strength, cultural appeal, or a blend of both? This guide explains the tools nations use to shape outcomes.

7 July

Bishop Garrison

A Court Ruling Meant to Protect Veterans Could End Up Hurting Them

A court ruling limiting non-accredited assistance in VA disability claims could leave veterans with fewer resources and more claim denials.

3 July

Bea Castañeda

What Is Asymmetric Warfare? A Quick Guide

Conventional military dominance doesn't guarantee victory. Asymmetric warfare is how weaker forces even the odds through insurgency, hybrid tactics, and operations that conventional armies struggle to counter.

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