Weapons Technology
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Assessment Of Ukraine’s Maiden Indigenous Ballistic Missile Test
Abstract: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the successful test of a domestically developed ballistic missile in the last week of August 2024. This announcement, amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War, underscores the aim to achieve self-reliance and reduce dependence on the Western partners from whom Ukraine must seek permission to strike deep inside Russian territory. Speculations are Read more →
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Unravelling Warfare In The Age Of AI
Abstract: Humankind is on the verge of witnessing a revolutionary transformation in strategic and military affairs in the form of Artificial Intelligence (AI) based weapon systems, which have the potential to fundamentally transform the character of warfare. AI weapon systems have the potential to autonomously decide to acquire, identify, engage, destroy and carry out a Read more →
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The F-16’s Limited Impact On Russia’s War In Ukraine
Abstract: Since Russia initiated military actions in Ukraine, the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has made frequent requests for Western countries to help arm Ukraine. Recently, the focus has been on the much-awaited F-16 fighters, whose transfer the US government approved in mid-2023. Many European states have pledged their fighters to Ukraine, with some states putting Read more →
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AI Integration And Revolutionising Aerospace
Abstract: The aerospace industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration. AI-powered generative design algorithms expedite aircraft component exploration, optimising performance and lowering production costs. Predictive maintenance and quality control utilise AI to preemptively detect anomalies, enhancing safety and minimising downtime. Robotic automation improves assembly precision and output efficiency. AI also Read more →
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Decoding Houthi Hypersonic Missile Attack Claims On MSC Sarah V In The Arabian Sea
Abstract: Yemen’s Ansar Allah Shia (commonly known as the Houthis) have claimed the use of a hypersonic missile in an attack on the container ship MSC Sarah V. However, since the beginning of the Red Sea crisis, the Houthis have made numerous claims; nevertheless, most are unverified and seem to be expressed for propaganda purposes. Read more →
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The Influence Of ATGMs In The Ukrainian War Theatre
Abstract: In the evolving landscape of warfare, certain analysts question the role of tanks, as drones and missiles dominate the battlefield. However, the analysis reveals that while tanks may diminish in importance, they remain crucial where terrain permits. Newer anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) systems offer increased mobility and protection, shifting the balance in their favour. Read more →
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Gene Editing In Soldiers: CRISPR And Human Chimeras
Abstract: With the discovery of CRISPR-CaS9- CaS9 Technology, the Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna stressed the responsibility of scientists to calibrate the accurate use of technology. This discovery has laid out immense possibilities in the field of Modern Biowarfare. Gene editing is said to play a major role in intelligentised warfare between countries such as Read more →
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From ISIS to Ukraine: The Evolution of Drones’ Use On The Battlefield
Abstract: The creative use of resources can be critical to the outcome of wars, often due to their use by irregular and non-state actors. ISIS’ use of commercial drones during their attack on Mosul questioned the state-based monopoly of unmanned aerial systems. The employment of cheap commercial drones on the battlefield has caused a new Read more →
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F-35A’s Nuclear Role: A Critical Assessment
Abstract: Since the Cold War, Nuclear-sharing has been central to the NATO alliance and is currently conceived upon the aerial assets of several member states. However, NATO’s reliance on the F-35A creates a dangerous situation in which nuclear sharing is upheld reflexively without consciously considering the operational problems associated with the nuclear mission. Thus, NATO Read more →
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China’s Anti-Access/Area-Denial Strategy
Abstract: Over the past 20 years, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has built an extensive anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) system around the East China Sea, the South China Sea, and the Strait of Taiwan. This system, which includes anti-ship, anti-air, and anti-ballistic weapons, submarines, and other naval and aerial capabilities, does significantly alter the strategic environment Read more →
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