Category Intelligence Briefings

China’s Deep-Sea Radar Breakthrough: Acoustic Sensing and the Rewiring of Undersea Warfare

china submarine

Improved Introduction: From Acoustic Stealth to Acoustic Transparency For over a century, the ocean has provided submarines with a natural shield—an acoustic barrier that isolates the underwater domain from threats above. This separation has defined naval warfare doctrine: aircraft hunt,…...

IDST Monthly Access Membership Required

You must be a IDST Monthly Access member to access this content.

Join Now

Already a member? Log in here

The Separation Technology Race: How DARPA’s SMASH Program Could Rewire Global Power

materials

Strategic Context: Resource Processing Becomes the New Strategic Chokepoint The global competition over critical minerals is entering a decisive and transformative phase. What was once primarily a contest over geological access is rapidly becoming a contest over technological mastery. The…...

IDST Monthly Access Membership Required

You must be a IDST Monthly Access member to access this content.

Join Now

Already a member? Log in here

Modern Artillery’s New Battlefield Role: How Self-Propelled Howitzers Are Evolving to Counter Drone Threats

howwitzer

Introduction: Artillery in the Age of Persistent Drone Threats Artillery is undergoing a structural transformation as drones redefine battlefield exposure and survivability. Once optimized for long-range firepower and protected by distance, self-propelled howitzers are now increasingly vulnerable to persistent aerial…...

IDST Monthly Access Membership Required

You must be a IDST Monthly Access member to access this content.

Join Now

Already a member? Log in here