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The rise of AI and unmanned aircraft systems has changed the battlefield forever. CSIS explores the nexus between defense technologies and emerging challenges to warfighting effectiveness in the twenty-first century.

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The New Frontline: Technology Is a Modern Warfighting Domain

The United States must recognize science and technology as a warfighting domain and adopt technology maneuver as a warfighting concept to win the future. Discover how frontline units and tech centers across the nation must adapt now to stay ahead.

Commentary by Katrina Schweiker — February 2, 2026

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The New Frontline: Technology Is a Modern Warfighting Domain

The United States must recognize science and technology as a warfighting domain and adopt technology maneuver as a warfighting concept to win the future. Discover how frontline units and tech centers across the nation must adapt now to stay ahead.

Commentary by Katrina Schweiker — February 2, 2026

Russia’s Grinding War in Ukraine

Despite claims of success in Ukraine, new CSIS data shows that Russia is paying an extraordinary price for minimal gains, with over 1.2 million casualties. Russia is also in decline as a major economic power with slow growth, weak productivity, and declining manufacturing.

Brief by Seth G. Jones and Riley McCabe — January 27, 2026

International Industrial Cooperation: Perspectives from Poland

CSIS will host Mr. Konrad Golota, Polish Undersecretary of State in the Ministry of State Assets, for a fireside chat on the Polish defense industry's rapid expansion and adaptation to regional threats and opportunities for industrial cooperation with transatlantic partners.

 

Event — December 5, 2025

Putting the Industrial Base on a Wartime Footing

Putting the industrial base on a wartime footing will require strong leadership and consistent funding, with an investment in readiness for day one of any conflict, and the ability to maintain, repair, and replace the capabilities needed to prevail in any future fight. 

Commentary by Jerry McGinn and Cynthia R. Cook — December 5, 2025

What to Expect from Secretary Hegseth’s November 7 Speech on the Arsenal of Freedom

Secretary Hegseth’s upcoming “Arsenal of Freedom” address signals a possible historic shift in U.S. defense acquisition and the industrial base—aimed at undoing decades of consolidation, revitalizing industrial capacity, and reforming how the Pentagon delivers capabilities to the warfighter.

Commentary by Jerry McGinn — November 5, 2025