Macdonald Amoah

Nov 29, 2023 | mwi.westpoint.edu | Gregory Wischer |Morgan D. Bazilian |Macdonald Amoah

The US military is attempting to quickly replenish diminished weapons stocks in its largest production ramp-up in decades. With an eye on its pacing threats and the risk of —with China, in particular—it is transitioning to modern platforms, including attack submarines, heavy bombers, and air defense systems, as well as new approaches to electric vehicles.

Nov 14, 2023 | realcleardefense.com | Macdonald Amoah |Gregory Wischer |Juliet Akamboe |Morgan D. Bazilian

Minerals have defined key periods in technological development for much of warfare’s history. The Stone Age featured mineral-tipped spears and arrows; the Bronze Age included swords and shields of bronze, a metal alloy of copper and tin; and in the Iron Age, iron replaced bronze in many weapons, making them both lighter and cheaper. Since then, minerals have remained formative in changing human history—and warfighting.

Nov 10, 2023 | mwi.westpoint.edu | Gregory Wischer |Juliet Akamboe |Morgan D. Bazilian |Macdonald Amoah

Minerals have defined key periods in technological development for much of warfare’s history. The Stone Age featured mineral-tipped spears and arrows; the Bronze Age included swords and shields of bronze, a metal alloy of copper and tin; and in the Iron Age, iron replaced bronze in many weapons, making them both lighter and cheaper. Since then, minerals have remained formative in changing human history—and warfighting.