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SOF Renaissance

SOF Renaissance

SOF Renaissance outlines how U.S. Special Operations Forces are adapting to a rapidly changing security environment shaped by strategic competition, emerging technologies, and converging global threats. The document emphasizes people-first…

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Why the Army Needs Units Driving Drone Development— and How to Do It

Why the Army Needs Units Driving Drone...

Drone warfare is evolving faster than traditional military acquisition processes can keep pace. This paper examines why operational Army units must play a more direct role in shaping drone development,…

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Beyond the Network

Beyond the Network

Modern warfare is defined by speed, disruption, and constant contest across physical, cyber, and electromagnetic domains. This paper examines how the Army Signal Corps is evolving from a traditional support…

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The Military Needs Frontier Models

The Military Needs Frontier Models

As artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in military decision-making, not all models offer the same level of capability or reliability. This paper explains why frontier AI models—built with far greater…

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To Build the Nation’s Might: Tradition and Adaptation in the U.S. Army, 1775-2025

To Build the Nation’s Might: Tradition and...

This special report traces how the U.S. Army has evolved over 250 years in response to changing threats, technologies, and national priorities. It explores the balance between tradition and adaptation—from…

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C-NOte #3

C-NOte #3

This message outlines the Navy’s role as a cornerstone of national power, emphasizing readiness, deterrence, and global presence across all domains. It highlights how integrated forces, modernization efforts, and disciplined…

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The TRIAD

The TRIAD

This publication offers a close look at the people, systems, and partnerships that sustain the nation’s nuclear deterrence mission. Through operational updates, international collaboration, training initiatives, and modernization efforts, it…

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Driving Innovation: Propelling the U.S. Department of Defense’s Acquisition of Hybrid-Electric Tactical Vehicles to Win the Wars of Tomorrow

Driving Innovation: Propelling the U.S. Department...

This white paper explores how hybrid-electric propulsion could reshape the U.S. Department of Defense’s tactical vehicle fleet. It examines historical lessons, current operational challenges, and the strategic risks of relying…

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Icebreaker Collaboration Effort U.S. National Workforce Development Plan

Icebreaker Collaboration Effort U.S. National...

This national workforce development plan outlines how the United States will build and sustain the skilled labor needed to design and construct polar icebreakers domestically. Developed in coordination with international…

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Pounds for Pain

Pounds for Pain

The modern rifle squad faces increasing physical demands as evolving threats and new capabilities add weight to every mission. This article explains how improper load management reduces mobility, situational awareness,…

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Threat Focus: Salt Typhoon

Threat Focus: Salt Typhoon

Salt Typhoon represents one of the most persistent and sophisticated state-sponsored cyber threats targeting U.S. and allied networks. The group quietly infiltrates telecom, government, and military systems, using advanced malware…

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Transforming the Public-Sector: Quantum-Powered Optimization

Transforming the Public-Sector: Quantum-Powered...

Quantum computing is emerging as a practical tool for improving government efficiency and mission success across logistics, national security, infrastructure, and public services. With the ability to solve highly complex…

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Space-Based Intelligence in a Turbulent World

Space-Based Intelligence in a Turbulent World

Today’s global environment is marked by rapidly escalating conflict and expanding access to advanced technologies, challenging traditional security models. Governments now rely on real-time, space-based imagery and AI-driven analysis to…

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Tracking the Components of Missiles and UAVs Used by Russia in Ukraine

Tracking the Components of Missiles and UAVs Used...

This report uncovers how Russia, Iran, and North Korea continue to source critical missile and UAV components through complex global supply chains despite international sanctions. Drawing on field investigations in…

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The Scale of Russian Sabotage Operations Against Europe’s Critical Infrastructure

The Scale of Russian Sabotage Operations Against...

This report investigates how Russia, Iran, and North Korea have sustained their missile and UAV production despite extensive international sanctions. Using battlefield evidence from Ukraine, the study reveals how foreign-made…

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