Not all Bats need a runway to launch. In a crowded market here’s a concept that stands out. Its aim: ‘Create endless dilemmas for adversaries’ ⬇️
US Mil Tech unicorn Shield AI is working on a vertical take off and landing (VTOL) uncrewed combat air vehicle. The target platform price is ~$30 million USD with a
There are times when a stand must be made. Service before self. Not often that a politician will put their career on the line for principle. ⬇️
The most dangerous geopolitical circumstances since WWII. A military not fit for purpose after a generation of peace dividends. A recapitalisation plan struggling to fund the force in being while
“This might be the first war in which a soldier can text a manufacturer over WhatsApp about problems with the latter’s product.” Innovate or die… ⬇️
War on the Rocks ‘The Cogs of War’ series has a great interview with one of the Co-Founders of Snake Island Institute, a Ukrainian defence think tank. The article focuses
Is our military ready for a marathon or just a sprint? Do we have the quantity, not just the quality, to be genuinely resilient? ⬇️
World leaders fool themselves time and again, into believing wars will be short and aims achievable. But modern wars are long, unintended consequences multiply, and the enemy always gets a
The latest ‘Cost of Defence’ report is out and makes for sober reading. With the say-do gap only growing, how sustainable is our strategy? ⬇️
Another National Defence Strategy purportedly addressing the most dangerous geopolitical circumstances in our region since WWII. A federal budget seeking to greatly increase the tax take, yet including little if
Gaining advantage in long and large war is temporary. Adversaries adapt and overcome. For now, Ukraine appears to have the adaption edge. ⬇️
For the first time in some years it appears Ukraine has been able to obtain a clear edge in battle. The impact of Russia’s scaled long range strike is increasingly
The United States is looking to rapidly expand its munitions stocks. Thousands of low cost containerised missiles will built a high-low mix. ⬇️
Our Western way of war is not sustainable when the war is long and large. Million dollar missiles with artisan assembly lines and delivery times in years aren’t going to
The evolution of drone warfare continues at pace in the crucible of conflict. From the Middle East, Ukraine or the Indo Pacific, you best be ready. ⬇️
Introducing the drone to combat has reshaped the way land forces fight. No man’s land is no longer something fixed ahead of the frontline. Electronic warfare must be ubiquitous to
Future Invest at Global Drone Show 2026
Overview Future Invest is Beaten Zone Venture Partners’ investment and innovation platform delivered as part of Global Drone Show 2026 on the Gold Coast. Designed to connect emerging capability with
Did you catch our founder Steve Baxter on the Karl Stefanovic Show? A big topic was Ukraine’s innovative military marketplace. ⬇️
Brave1 is Amazon for Army. Tactical Temu. Military Marketplace. A portal that connects innovation to frontline need with a user experience we all expect when we access an app on