Analysis & Reports

The report discusses the potential of the Trump-Class Battleship to improve the U.S. Navy's strength, emphasizing its missile capabilities.

The report argues that Canada needs to acquire America's stealth F-35 fighter jets to enhance its military capabilities and address strategic defense needs.

The report discusses the historical consideration of the Iowa-Class battleship as a potential aircraft carrier within the United States Navy.

The report highlights the challenges faced by the U.S. Air Force in building new F-22 Raptor stealth fighters, suggesting a potential shift in focus to other aircraft.

The report discusses the rapid integration of artificial intelligence in military operations, highlighting significant developments in the U.S. and Ukraine, including the use of AI for drone efficiency, intelligence generation, and cyber warfare. It emphasizes the institutionalization of AI in military planning and operations, with a focus on both advancements and potential risks.

The report outlines significant military activities and defense developments in the Middle East during 2025, including military strikes between Israel and Iran, Turkey's investment in air defense systems, and Saudi Arabia's potential drone purchases. It highlights the growing defense industry in the region, with nine firms making it to SIPRI’s Top 100 arms producers list.

The report discusses President Trump's plans to arm new battleships with nuclear-armed cruise missiles, highlighting contradictions with previous policy positions and raising concerns about the implications of such weapons for military strategy and escalation risks.

The US Air Force is advancing its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, with Northrop Grumman's Project Talon being recognized as a strong contender for initial production contracts. The Air Force plans to purchase over 100 CCAs by 2030 and has selected nine additional companies to develop a second iteration of CCAs, broadening their operational capabilities.

The report highlights major developments in the U.S. naval community in 2025, including leadership changes, responses to international activities, and new shipbuilding initiatives.

President Trump announced the construction of two 'Trump class' battleships, with plans to expand the fleet to 20-25. The new ships will feature advanced weapon systems and are part of a broader initiative to modernize the U.S. Navy's capabilities.

President Trump announced the Navy's plan to develop a new class of battleships, termed 'Trump-class', as part of the 'Golden Fleet' initiative, aiming to build 20-25 ships with advanced weaponry, including nuclear capabilities. The first ship is expected to be procured by 2030.

The report discusses significant changes in the U.S. Army and Pentagon's contracting and acquisition processes in 2025, initiated by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. It highlights an overhaul of the Army's acquisition structure, cuts to certain programs, and new policies to enhance the use of small drones on the battlefield.

The Pentagon's Joint Interagency Task Force 401 is planning to enhance counter-drone capabilities by sharing data with the Golden Dome missile defense project, focusing on larger drones classified as Group 3. This initiative aims to integrate counter-UAS efforts across military branches and improve defenses against drone threats, particularly in light of increasing drone activity along the U.S.-Mexico border.

The Missile Defense Agency has awarded contracts to an additional 1,086 defense companies for the Golden Dome initiative, doubling the number of firms competing for up to $151 billion in missile defense technology contracts. This initiative aims to enhance missile defense capabilities, including space-based interceptors, and is expected to take a decade to complete.

The US Air Force has selected nine companies for contracts in the second round of its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, focusing on developing drone wingmen to operate alongside manned aircraft. This phase, known as 'Concept Refinement', will evaluate various designs for future prototyping. The Air Force is also collaborating with the Navy and Marine Corps to ensure interoperability among services.

The Pentagon is working on a unified command-and-control system for counter-drone operations, led by Joint Interagency Task Force 401, to enhance security during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The focus is on smaller drones, with collaboration among military and federal agencies to prepare for potential threats.

The Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded four contracts totaling $3.5 billion for the development of 72 new missile tracking satellites, with the first launches expected in fiscal year 2029.

President Trump has issued a new executive order aiming for an initial Moon base by 2028 and reiterating plans for a missile defense shield. The order emphasizes civil space exploration while also addressing national security and defense roles in space.

The U.S. Navy has announced plans to develop a new frigate class based on HII’s Legend-class national security cutter, aiming for deployment by 2028. This initiative follows the cancellation of the Constellation-class frigate program and is part of a broader strategy to enhance the Navy's fleet with more small combatants and unmanned vessels.

U.S. special warfare trainers are requesting expanded areas for jamming cellular and GPS signals to enhance training in electronic warfare and drone operations, reflecting the increasing importance of these capabilities in modern warfare, particularly as observed in Ukraine.