Drones, Missiles, and the U.S. Munitions Shortage

The Postwar Threat to Gulf Energy Infrastructure

As Gulf states build new pipelines to reduce Iran’s leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran is likely to adapt. Pipelines offer greater resilience, but remain vulnerable to Iranian missiles, drones, sabotage, and other attacks on critical energy infrastructure.

Learning Without Bleeding: China’s Lessons from the Russia-Ukraine Drone War

China is using the Russia-Ukraine drone war as a military laboratory. Lilly Min-Chen Lee and Kateryna Bondar trace how quickly Chinese analysts identify battlefield innovations and how the PLA translates the lessons into training, procurement, hardware, and force structure.

The Magic of Small Tubes: Where Are We?

Abstract The article examines many unique combat virtues of MANPADS in various battlefield scenarios both as an integral part of the overall air defence ‘fire-arm’ as well as, in the stand-alone mode. The operation of Ukrainian MANPADS against the Russia’s attack helicopters in the early months of…

The Atlantic Brief | Volume I | Issue No. 02

The brief outlines the primary geopolitical, economic, and security developments defining September 2026. The issue highlights Europe’s intensified focus on defence preparedness in response to Russian hybrid warfare and drone activity, prompting NATO and the EU to bolster intelligence-sharing and…

Tilak and Swaraj

Ganesh Chaturthi festivities began in Mumbai on September 14 and continue till September 25, when the city’s beloved elephant-headed God and Remover of Obstacles is immersed in the sea. Revolutionary freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak introduced the festival with its public worship to rouse the…

Air Defence Mechanisms: A Primer on India and Pakistan

Air Defence Mechanisms: A Primer on India and Pakistan