1/ QUICK TAKE from a Russian military blogger on counter-UAV issues/problems: "The general principles of armed struggle have not really changed much - in this case the functionality of classical manned frontline aviation has largely "migrated" to small unmanned aircraft systems.

Indicators Ray Dalio identified for declining empires. Which way western man?

Europe’s defence industry: 30 yrs of decay. Overpriced junk from inefficient dinosaurs. Want hard power? Don’t spend more—smash procurement bloat, kill regulatory capture, pick the best tech, not the best lobby. Stronger, cheaper, now. Thoughts?

The € 800B ReArm is a very american approach to the european defence problem. Through money at a problem and call it a day. Does that really work and encourages the much needed innovation? Or will taxpayers end up buying more of the same old crap? Remember the DeepSeek moment?

turns out that Network Centric Warfare capability isn't a capability if you don't own the network. then you are stuck with your worse hardware, that was sold to you with the promises that networking is more important than say thrust, better weapons or more ammo.

Cheap Drones Are the Masters of War Wired and wireless FPVs have dominated the battlefield for almost two years. Simple and affordable FPV drones in this new landscape will be capable of sweeping dozens of kilometers of front lines. Advanced units deploy signal repeaters that

In short, Helsing appear to be taking $2k drones and selling them for more like $20k; some Ukrainian troops (who have used their own $2k drones) are not impressed. bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Technology

One well-placed small drone can destroy the most exquisite jet. Expect to see much, much more of this.

The best use case for interceptor drones.

Easy targets, but not when well coordinated. It will require multiple types of defense capabilities - from single units, to waves of many, to black-sky scenarios. This goes beyond attrition economics.

This. Countries with apprenticeship programs embedded in local industry will be at the front of the revival of western production.

Ich hoffe zutiefst, dass es nie zum Kampf zehn Hausfrauendrohnen (10.000 Euro) gegen einen Papperger-Boxer (25.000.000 Euro) kommen wird. Aber falls doch, würde ich all mein Geld auf die Legoflieger setzen.

🇨🇭ENS Dynamics, maker of WASP air defense systems and 🇨🇦 Arcanus Aerial Systems signed Letter of Understanding (LoU) focusing on production and market development for counter unmanned aerial systems. "Signing this LOU is an important step toward building a full suite of