Defense Innovation
The lesson for NATO 3.0 is clear: inexpensive, replaceable devices could allow the alliance to reduce dependence on Washington.
Defense innovation has become decisive. The war in Ukraine has shown how military drones, software, and rapid adaptation can offset mass, and democracies are racing to modernize their forces and industrial bases for an era of high-technology conflict. This hub follows the cutting edge of defense: military drones and unmanned systems, the integration of military AI into operations, the health of the defense industrial base, and the defense technology reforms needed to field new capabilities at speed. Military AI is moving from the lab to the battlefield, and a resilient defense industrial base is what turns defense technology into fielded power. Fellows and analysts, including specialists in the defense-technology field, assess battlefield autonomy and how the United States and Europe can innovate faster than their adversaries. Explore analysis and commentary on defense innovation, military drones, and the future of allied capabilities.
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July 7, 2026
South Korean Drone Warriors Take Flight
The lesson for NATO 3.0 is clear: inexpensive, replaceable devices could allow the alliance to reduce dependence on Washington.
July 7, 2026
Britain’s Dangerous Defense Illusion
For an island nation such as the UK, maritime power is not a luxury, it is essential. Defense spending plans fail to recognize that reality.
July 7, 2026
Ukraine’s Hidden Defense Advantage
Allies need closer business relations with Ukraine to foster joint projects in defense and exploit its culture of speed and imagination.
July 6, 2026
NATO Summit Challenge: Secure Drone Supply
The US aims to build drones free of Chinese influence. It should work with NATO.
July 6, 2026
NATO Summit: The Inside Track
Sofia Slonovska talks to Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Gordon “Skip” Davis, NATO’s former Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Defense Investment, about the Ankara summit.
July 6, 2026
The Turkey Test: Can NATO Manage an Indispensable Ally?
Ankara’s growing importance for European security exposes a broader challenge for NATO of building partnerships with essential members.
July 2, 2026
Spain Pays for European Fighter’s Crash Landing
The collapse of Europe’s program for a next-generation fighter has left Spain looking to the skies. The forecast is murky.
July 1, 2026
What Makes Ukrainian Defense Technology So Effective? Speed, Scale, & Innovation
Ukraine's innovative defense technology has gained a decisive edge with advanced drones and rapid design cycles.
July 1, 2026
What to Watch at the NATO Summit in Ankara
The big decisions are already made. Ankara is about whether NATO allies can deliver.