Social•Mar 9, 2026
US Deploys Ukrainian Drone Interceptors to Middle East
The US Army is rushing Ukrainian cheap drone interceptors to the Middle East, which is a hugely welcome development. These are cost-effective, battlefield-tested solutions for defeating Shaheds & should proliferate quickly. https://t.co/bfY0oYf45R
By Stacie Pettyjohn
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Allied Production Needed as U.S. Defense Gears for Short Wars
U.S. defense industry is built for short, sharp wars not long ones. New from @jlmcardle01 in the @CNASdc New American DIB series: allied manufacturing can close the gaps domestic industry can't fill fast enough. Timely w/expenditure rates against Iran. https://t.co/TInxSDERsE
By Stacie Pettyjohn
Social•Mar 6, 2026
U.S. Wins Iran Fight, Yet Readiness for China Falters
@PhilSheers & I in a new @CNASdc insight: The U.S. is defeating Iran militarily. But military success doesn't guarantee strategic success & Epic Fury is draining the readiness we'd need most against China. https://t.co/6opfwY0d7o
By Stacie Pettyjohn
Social•Mar 4, 2026
Key Takeaways on Iran Air War From Breaking Defense
Had a great time with the @BreakingDefense team talking about the air war against Iran. A few conversations worth your time. 🧵
By Stacie Pettyjohn
Social•Mar 3, 2026
Airborne Battle Management Essential Across All DoD Priorities
New @CNASdc report: In "Eyes in the Sky," @PhilSheers explains why airborne battle management aircraft aren't just vital in the Middle East—they're essential for DoD's top priorities, from a war with China to defending the homeland. https://t.co/y2xBWinnY5
By Stacie Pettyjohn
Social•Mar 3, 2026
US Defenders Easily Neutralize Small Drone Swarms
Defeating 1 or 2 drones isn't hard for skilled air defenders. The US military is the best in the world at it. @molkathcam & I examined past operations in the Red Sea and Iraq/Syria operations for our @CNASdc...
By Stacie Pettyjohn
Social•Mar 2, 2026
Trump's New Unilateral War Bypasses Debate and Congress
No ultimatums. No congressional votes. No defined endgame. Trump has established an entirely new American way of war that breaks from decades of U.S. policy. Trump's norm is a new form of unilateralism that eschews debate at home & abroad.
By Stacie Pettyjohn
Social•Feb 27, 2026
New CNAS Report Warns of Taiwan's Hellish Future
Many thanks to @TheBaseLeg for highlighting @molkathcam & my new @CNASdc report on a Hellscape for Taiwan in @BreakingDefense https://t.co/qdUJFvpsrx
By Stacie Pettyjohn
Social•Feb 20, 2026
El Paso Drone Shootdown Underscores Counter‑Drone Implementation Challenges
New from @BreakingDefense by @michaeldmarrow & @ValerieInsinna: The El Paso shootdown highlights the hard work ahead to safely implement new counter-drone authorities for DoD, DHS, & local agencies. https://t.co/d1WSmDnBAi
By Stacie Pettyjohn
Social•Feb 18, 2026
How Ukraine and Russia Adapted Their Wartime Strategies
Excellent episode of the @CSIS Russian Roulette podcast on Ukrainian and Russian wartime adaptations with @maxbergmann, @MSnegovaya, @MassDara, and Kateryna Bondar 🎧 https://t.co/AEjQc49Rt1
By Stacie Pettyjohn
Social•Feb 17, 2026
US Deploys Advanced Missiles to Philippines, Bolstering 1st Island Chain
🧵 The U.S. will deploy its "cutting-edge missile and unmanned systems" to the Philippines, a step in strengthening force posture inside the 1st island chain. Beijing isn't happy — that's the point. A welcome sign given the NDS's softer tone on...
By Stacie Pettyjohn