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Weekly Analysis

Defense Industry Insights

Weekly analysis of defense technology trends, budget developments, and innovation opportunities. All content based on publicly available information.

March 2, 2026

$35K Kamikaze Drones See First Combat as Pentagon Bans Anthropic and Arms Its Autonomous Wingmen

The LUCAS drone's combat debut in Iran, the Pentagon-Anthropic AI breakup, OpenAI's classified network deal, and armed CCA flight tests mark a watershed week for autonomous defense.

February 24, 2026

The AI Integration Gap: 68% of Small Businesses Use AI, But Only 15% Have It Working

Most small businesses are using AI tools casually but failing at integration. Here's what separates the 15% who get real results from the 68% who are just experimenting.

February 23, 2026

The Pentagon's AI Showdown With Anthropic and What It Reveals About the Future of Autonomous Defense

The Pentagon-Anthropic standoff over AI safety, the