Naval
Threats to Undersea Infrastructure in Seabed Warfare
Threats to undersea infrastructure now sit at the centre of great power competition. The seabed carries a dense web of submarine data cables, energy pipelines a…
Articles by Muzaffer Ünsaldı
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Space
Quantum-Secure Communications and Mega-Constellations in Space
Quantum-secure communications and mega-constellations in space are quietly reshaping the foundations of military command, control and communications (C3). As qu…
Industry
Military Applications of Synthetic Biology in Defence
Military applications of synthetic biology are moving rapidly from theory to practice. Defence agencies now explore engineered organisms, DNA design and automat…
Cyber
AI in Nuclear Command and Control
AI in nuclear command and control (NC3) is moving from theory into operational reality. Nuclear-armed states now explore AI tools for early warning, decision su…
Industry
Fast-Track Export Licenses for Allies in Defence Trade
Defence demand is surging, and supply chains are under pressure. In this environment, fast-track export licenses for allies move from a niche legal tool to a st…
Naval
Navantia Uncrewed Landing Craft Concept
SH Defence and Navantia Australia pair autonomous hull design with the Cube modular mission system to turn an uncrewed landing craft into a multi-role bridge be…
Analysis
NATO Training in Ukraine Is Failing Modern War
As a longtime advocate for adaptive, human-centered military reform, I watched a recent frontline video about NATO training in Ukraine with a mix of validation…
Aerospace
Meyu Arrow High-Altitude Unmanned Helicopter
China’s new Meyu Arrow high-altitude unmanned helicopter has completed its first live-fire missile test above 4,000 meters, signaling a fresh push by the People…
Analysis
Cognitive Warfare and Grey-Zone Tactics: Adversary Doctrines
Cognitive warfare and grey-zone tactics now sit at the centre of modern competition. Instead of relying only on kinetic force, adversaries mix information manip…
Cyber
Tactical Edge Computing vs Centralized Cloud
Tactical edge computing vs centralized cloud has become a defining choice in modern military digital transformation. The way armed forces distribute computing p…
Space
Dual-Use Defence Technologies in Space
Dual-use defence technologies are reshaping how militaries fight and plan. The most visible changes are in commercial low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks a…
Cyber
Battlefield AI Trust Gap: Why Explainability Matters
Would you accept a machine’s recommendation on a life-and-death decision if you could not explain how it reached that conclusion? That is the core dilemma at th…
Industry
Defense Supply Chain Vulnerabilities: The Hidden Kill Switch
Defense supply chain vulnerabilities are emerging as the hidden kill switch of modern military power. Rare earths, specialty metals, and advanced microelectroni…
Analysis
NATO Multi-Domain Operations: Closing the 2030 Gap
Why NATO Multi-Domain Operations Matter NATO multi-domain operations will shape how the Alliance deters and fights in the coming decade. In future crises, succe…
Industry
Pentagon’s ‘85% Solution’ Signals New Risk Culture
The Pentagon is moving toward an “85% solution” acquisition approach, where it buys good-enough systems now and finishes the rest later. Defense Secretary Pete…