Warfare

The next era of warfare will be defined by the fusion of military quality with the speed and scale of civilian innovation

For Israelis, the hostages represent the social contract itself: the promise that the State of Israel will never leave its citizens behind enemy lines.

Foreign press coverage of Abu Obeida’s assassination downplayed him as a mere Hamas spokesman. They know he was so much more than that.

An autonomous weapon has the built-in capability to select the suspected target and decide to execute the lethal action without human involvement.

Israel must accelerate R&D, field-testing, and procurement of compact counter-drone systems, ensuring that every maneuvering brigade is equipped with tactical protection.

Once viewed as a supporting tool for pilots to defend against missiles and radar locks, EW now shapes entire campaigns, determining the success or failure of complex operations.

Israel must recalibrate its thinking and understand that drones and UAVs penetrating airspace will become routine in warfare. Not all will be intercepted—not even close. Our mindset must shift.

The shift reflects a growing realization in Jerusalem that Israel’s goals cannot be achieved without preserving a degree of international legitimacy.

Reuters spoke to two dozen executives, investors, and policymakers to examine how Germany - Europe's largest economy - aims to play a central role in rearming the continent.

Future warfare will merge cyberattacks, psychological tactics, and AI with traditional combat, challenging how nations defend minds as well as borders.