Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (SUAS) in Divisional Brigades: Options to Improve Acquisition and Accountability

The authors assessed the implications of integrating additional uncrewed aircraft systems (UASs) for reconnaissance, fires, and other purposes below the division level. They derived implications for institutional and unit training and other institutional functions needed for success.

Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (SUAS) in Divisional Brigades: Electronic Warfare and Spectrum Management Considerations

The authors assessed challenges and opportunities related to integrating small uncrewed aircraft systems with electronic warfare capabilities in divisional brigades and identified ways to make XVIII Airborne Corps units more effective in meeting spectrum management challenges.

Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (SUAS) in Divisional Brigades: Small UAS and Counter-UAS Training

The authors identified options for the Army to field and employ small uncrewed aircraft systems at the division, BCT and battalion levels to enhance fire support capabilities.

Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (SUAS) in Divisional Brigades: Survey of SUAS

The authors identified options for the Army to field, and employ small, uncrewed aircraft systems (SUAS) including commercial off-the-shelf systems, the Defense Innovation Unit's Blue Uncrewed Aircraft Systems list, and the commercial market overall.

Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems in Divisional Brigades: Requirements and Findings

In this overview volume of a five-part series, the authors present their findings on how the U.S. Army can improve its training, acquisition, and use of small uncrewed aircraft systems to better prepare for combat operations.

A Missile Jamming and Engagement Model

This report describes a missile jamming engagement model that was developed to help assess the dependence of an air-launched missile on signals from airborne or space-based assets for success in an engagement under a plausible set of conditions.

David vs. Goliath: Cost Asymmetry in Warfare

Cost asymmetry has always played a role in tactical warfare, but the advent of cheap commercial drones has sharply tilted the cost asymmetry towards offense. While it may be impossible to halt the proliferation of these systems outright, it is possible to increase the cost of doing business for attackers and reduce the likelihood of successful attacks.

The Democratization of Strategic Bombing

The rise of drones and missiles has democratized strategic warfare. And as access to these technologies expands, so will the motivation and opportunity to use them. But the question that has dominated strategic warfare since it emerged a century ago remains the central question today: Does strategic warfare work?

What the Pentagon Might Learn from Ukraine About Fielding New Tech

During the ongoing war with Russia, Ukraine has fielded a high volume of new weapons technology that has been invaluable in collecting intelligence, enabling drone strikes, and guiding land mine removal. Ukraine's success may have lessons to offer the U.S. Department of Defense as it explores new avenues for efficiency.

UK Fleet Air Arm Centenary: Looking Ahead to the Next 100 Years

The UK's Fleet Air Arm faces challenges in carrier strike capabilities due to evolving defense needs. Its future will depend on its ability to innovate and showcase its expertise in surveillance, electronic warfare, and logistics within naval aviation.

Putin's Drone Strategy Shows the Cracks in Russia's War Machine

Russia's efforts to boost drone production face challenges due to reliance on foreign parts, especially from China. Despite ambitions to produce 1.4 million drones, systemic issues and sanctions hinder domestic output. Moscow's dependency on China may grow as it struggles to meet targets.

Les déviations et les démentis de la Russie concernant l'utilisation d'armes chimiques en Ukraine