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Iran Update, October 15, 2026
The Houthis launched missile and drone attacks on Yemeni government-controlled cities, aiming to undermine legitimacy and disrupt counteroffensives, while also demonstrating limited capabilities again...
The Army’s XM-30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle
The U.S. Army's XM-30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle program, designed to replace the M-2 Bradley, has faced a Milestone B pause and a reevaluation of its acquisition approach. Despite this, proto...
Contracts for Oct. 15, 2026
The U.S. Department of War announced several defense contracts on October 15, 2026. These include a $38.7 million contract to General Atomics for MQ-9B logistics support for Taiwan, a $23.8 million co...
Iran Update, October 14, 2026
Iran has demonstrated renewed capability to attack vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially through new tactics or reconstituted maritime targeting systems, including sinking two Emirati cargo ves...
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 14, 2026
SpaceX implemented speed restrictions on its Starshield network in Ukraine, significantly disrupting Ukrainian jet-powered drone interception and intermediate-range strike capabilities. This move coul...
Russia’s Arctic Military Posture: Considerations for Congress
Russia has significantly increased its military capabilities in the Arctic over the past decade, including modernizing its Northern Fleet and re-establishing Soviet-era bases. However, its strategic p...
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ENTANGLED DETERRENCE: DUAL-USE TECHNOLOGIES AND STRATEGIC STABILITY IN SOUTHERN ASIA
This paper introduces "Entangled Deterrence" to analyze how dual-use emerging technologies destabilize strategic stability in Southern Asia's tripolar nuclear environment. It argues that AI, cyber, an...
North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons and Missile Programs
North Korea continues to advance its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs, posing a growing threat to the U.S. homeland and its allies. Pyongyang has rejected denuclearization talks and is e...
Iran and Nuclear Weapons Production
Iran's nuclear weapons program status is uncertain following U.S.-Israeli airstrikes in 2025 and 2026, which impacted its facilities. While Iran's enriched uranium stockpile could quickly yield weapon...
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 13, 2026
Russian officials are attempting to leverage a fuel agreement with the US, claiming the war in Iran, not Ukrainian strikes, is causing global diesel shortages, to gain concessions in the Ukraine war. ...
Iran Update, October 13, 2026
Iran is attempting to deter renewed US military operations through threats against US forces and regional allies, while simultaneously testing drones, missiles, and air defense systems. Saudi Arabia c...
Iran Update: October 12, 2026
The Houthis have fully encircled Taiz City, restricting Yemeni government forces and advancing their military objectives in Yemen. Iran is targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and thre...
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