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The Rise of Start-Ups in Drone Warfare: A Shift in Defense Dynamics
The FT Article: Lift-off beckons for drone start-ups A New Era in Warfare Innovation: Tech Start-Ups Transform the Battlefield The age of...
Mark Aslett
Dec 17, 20243 min read


Europe’s €500 Billion Defense Fund: A Catalyst for Strategic Autonomy
The FT Article: Europe races to set up €500bn defence fund The specter of Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House has sent...
Mark Aslett
Dec 12, 20243 min read


The New Resource Battlefield: China's Rare Metal Ban and Its Implications for U.S. Defense
WSJ Article: China Hits Back at U.S. Chip Controls With Limits on Key Raw Materials As tensions between the U.S. and China escalate, the...
Mark Aslett
Dec 10, 20243 min read


The Defense Industry’s AI Revolution: A New Frontier in Warfare and Procurement
FT Article: War in the age of AI demands new weaponry As global tensions rise—from Russia’s war in Ukraine to the latest events in...
Mark Aslett
Oct 22, 20244 min read


AI Warfare: The Next Frontier in National Security
The Economist Article: AI will transform the character of warfare Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the battlefield,...
Mark Aslett
Jun 25, 20243 min read


Semiconductor Supremacy: The US-China Tech Tug-of-War and Its Ramifications for National Security
Bloomberg Article: Global Chips Battle Intensifies With $81 Billion Subsidy Surge A Global Race for Technological Prowess The global...
Mark Aslett
May 28, 20242 min read


Navigating the New Era of Strategic Competition: Key Takeaways for US Defense Innovation from the Atlantic Council Commission
Redefining Defense: Urgent Innovations in US Military Technology Article: Atlantic Council Commission on Defense Innovation Adoption:...
Mark Aslett
Jan 22, 20243 min read
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