Contemplating on the future of unmanned battlefield systems and AI, this article takes a critical look at how Western militaries may be failing to keep up with how these technologies are changing and will change the nature of conflict.

This article offers some simple ways to reinvigorate the intellectual edge of Army’s engineers and technical workforce.

L121-4 Hawkei was envisaged as an ‘armoured Land Rover’ replacement. As the vehicle was developed it retained its ‘armoured support vehicle’ features, but grew ‘light armoured fighting vehicle’ features. While using the Hawkei as an ‘armoured support vehicle’ is reasonably understood, using it as a ‘light armoured fighting vehicle’ is breaking new ground.

Reflecting on his transition from Army to the corporate world, the author shares his insights on the soft skills of leadership.