Why Russia's New Missile Isn't Exploding
America’s Navy SEALs are preparing for a future where underwater drones scout ahead of commandos deep beneath the waves.
Russia’s mysterious Oreshnik missile continues to puzzle analysts after multiple combat launches produced surprisingly limited damage, raising questions about whether the weapon is a psychological tool, a battlefield experiment, or preparation for something far more dangerous.
Ukraine is seeking one of the most powerful air-to-air missiles in the world the Meteor alongside advanced Gripen fighter jets capable of hunting Russian aircraft from unprecedented distances. And the United States is rapidly expanding its own drone arsenal, combining low-cost kamikaze drones with artificial intelligence systems designed to coordinate entire swarms under the control of a single operator. In this week’s intelligence report, we examine the rise of autonomous underwater warfare, the secrets hidden inside Russia’s newest hypersonic missile, Ukraine’s evolving air war, and America’s push toward AI-powered drone formations.
From hypersonic weapons and next-generation fighter aircraft to autonomous combat systems operating above and below the battlefield, these are the military developments that could shape the future of warfare in the years ahead.