Technology
Here’s What Aircraft ‘Stealth’ Really Means
“Stealth” is not the result of one secret formula known only to the Pentagon. Instead, it is the result of many design and technology adaptations—ranging from the shape of an...
Inside the Navy’s Upcoming “Terminator” AI Fighter Jets
The exact extent of the plane’s autonomous capabilities remains unknown, but it is likely to be far more significant than any weapons system to date.
China Is Gearing Up for “Dogfighting in Space”
America’s space-competition-related fears have always been geared towards Moscow. But now, with China rising and asserting herself amongst the stars, the U.S. may be renewing Cold War-era fears over who...
Anduril and C2 Robotics Can Solve Australia’s Virginia-Class Sub Nightmare
So long as its drone systems have stellar cybersecurity and can defend themselves against electronic attacks, AUKUS should abandon the costly Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine fiasco.
Redundant Aircraft Carriers, Maneuverable Oreshniks, and Hybrid Ekranoplans
Philip Pilkington defends his criticism of the aircraft carrier—and advocacy of the novel "ekranoplan" ground effect vehicle (GEV).
Beyond Sanctions: A Grand Strategy for Sustained U.S. Tech Leadership
Editor’s note: In February, The National Interest organized a symposium on the U.S.-China technology race amidst the emergence of DeepSeek and ongoing legal battles over TikTok. We asked a variety of experts the following...
Hybrid AI and Human Red Teams: Critical to Preventing Policies from Exploitation by Adversaries
Why such hybrid AI and human red teams are needed should now be clear.
From Starlink To Starshield, Elon Musk Made The Ukraine War A Space War
Access to Starlink and Starshield can only take Ukraine so far. But they have helped to keep Kyiv in the fight.
More Investment, More Competition, Less Panic
Editor’s note: In February, The National Interest organized a symposium on the U.S.-China technology race amidst the emergence of DeepSeek and ongoing legal battles over TikTok. We asked a variety of experts the following...
How the U.S. Can Maintain Its Edge in the Global Tech Race
Editor’s note: In February, The National Interest organized a symposium on the U.S.-China technology race amidst the emergence of DeepSeek and ongoing legal battles over TikTok. We asked a variety of experts the following...
Three Policies That Will Make or Break U.S. Tech Competition with China
Editor’s note: In February, The National Interest organized a symposium on the U.S.-China technology race amidst the emergence of DeepSeek and ongoing legal battles over TikTok. We asked a variety of experts the following...
Cracks in the Firewall: How U.S. Tech Policy is Losing Ground to China
Editor’s note: In February, The National Interest organized a symposium on the U.S.-China technology race amidst the emergence of DeepSeek and ongoing legal battles over TikTok. We asked a variety of experts the following...