Michael Peck

Russia's drones have replaced artillery for counterbattery missions against Ukrainian artillery. My latest for Business Insider. https://t.co/LQQsLODSY9

Fears that China is about to invade Taiwan are exaggerated. Why would China invade now, when it wait while Trump destroys the alliances that have protected Taiwan for years? My latest for 1945. https://t.co/13WDkSvEkK

The F-35 seemed destined to become the standard fighter for European air forces. Trump's tariffs have shot down that idea, with some European countries reconsidering their plans to buy the aircraft. My latest for the Center for European Policy Analysis. https://t.co/FdGm0PndcE

Russia's love affair with artillery goes back 500 years. Stalin's "god of war" isn't just firepower. It is also an instrument of terror to compel Russia's enemies to submit. My latest for Business Insider. https://t.co/JHKsiqs0G7

After years of focusing on counterinsurgency -- and using tank crews as infantry -- the U.S. Army has a tank gunnery problem. My latest for Business Insider. https://t.co/g5QgTshU59

Europe doesn't have enough ground troops to defend Ukrainian territory. But European air forces could defend Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure. My look at the SkyShield plan for the Center for European Policy Analysis. https://t.co/KMSlFOpCTZ

After years of floundering in Ukraine, Russia has discovered a successful tactic: an "offensive triangle" of infantry, drones and glide bombs to smash Ukrainian defenses. Could this work against NATO? My latest for Business Insider. https://t.co/YOcHxzRvIM

Bottom mines emplaced on the seabed are a major threat to ships. The U.S. Navy wants an underwater robotic crawler to sweep mines. This could also protect underwater cables and pipelines. My latest for Business Insider. https://t.co/1DbI5hn0VY

After three years of impotence, Russia's air force is finally having an impact on the ground war in Ukraine. And NATO can learn a few lessons, such as the importance of building large numbers of cheap glide bombs. My latest for Business Insider. https://t.co/7gCurORfwo

If NATO wants America to stay in the alliance, NATO will have to appeal directly to the American people. That means using social media (even Tiktok!). My latest for the Center for European Policy Analysis. https://t.co/ope9N0jAPa

The British Army's main combat division is a paper tiger. That's a bad omen for European defense if America leaves NATO. My latest for 1945. https://t.co/xJsXmUv9Mr

A Chinese wargame suggests China can jam U.S. LRASM anti-ship missiles. Or is this disinformation to undermine America's confidence in its own weapons? My latest for Business Insider. https://t.co/P6uAFFZQOK

Building bridges under fire is one of the most hazardous of military operations. That's why the U.S. Army wants AI-controlled robots to do the work. My latest for Business Insider. https://t.co/C4qx9GE8sH

Trump's "guns or butter" dilemma: spend more money on defense, or spend more money on domestic programs -- while cutting taxes at the same time? My latest for the Center for European Policy Analysis. https://t.co/Zt2Khb2dEu

China seems to be following a familiar playbook in the Yellow Sea: build structures, and then use them as springboards to assert sovereignty over the adjacent waters. My latest for Business Insider. https://t.co/sDS9UadXRa

Once the Ukraine war is over, Russia will face the challenge of rebuilding its military. There are several ways Russia can do this, including the return of a Soviet-style mass army. But all of those options have drawbacks. My latest for Business Insider. https://t.co/NaejP8UKZo

When even Wall Street is pessimistic about the F-35, you know that airplane has a problem. My latest for Business Insider. https://t.co/aq2f2ywGwk