Archive - Kitstack

The United States Space Force

America’s newest military branch guards the satellites that make modern war possible. Can it keep them safe in the next great-power conflict?

Apr 30 •

The Chinese Nuclear Industry

China is building reactors faster, cheaper, and at greater scale than any other country. But can nuclear really replace coal, or is this about something…

Apr 23 •

British Nuclear Weapons

The high cost and hollow independence of Britain’s nuclear deterrent.

Apr 16 •

MBDA - Complex Weapons Systems

MBDA builds Europe’s most advanced missiles, but can Europe really wage war without America’s military and industrial might?

Apr 9 •

March 2025

The Global Combat Air Programme

Britain, Japan, and Italy are building the Tempest fighter under GCAP, but can they afford it - and what happens if they fail?

Mar 5 •

February 2025

The People's Liberation Army Air Force

China’s air force is rapidly modernizing, with advanced fighters, long-range missiles, and a growing drone fleet. But can the PLAAF truly challenge the…

Feb 27 •

November 2024

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

MHI is a vital Japanese defense, shipbuilding and energy company. It plays a crucial role in arming Western militaries and powering growing energy…

Nov 28, 2024 •

October 2024

The People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force

The PLARF is a unique military institution responsible for land-based nuclear and conventional missile forces. With its vast arsenal of missiles, the…

Oct 4, 2024 •

June 2024

China State Shipbuilding Corporation

China State Shipbuilding Corporation is the world's largest shipbuilder. It builds vessels for the People's Liberation Army Navy and increasingly…

Jun 24, 2024 •

May 2024

The rise of China's largest electric vehicle manufacturer highlights the success of the country's strategy to dominate strategic industries vital to…

May 1, 2024 •

April 2024

Qatar's gas reserves offer economic and political security. It will likely be more influential than its size suggests.

Apr 17, 2024 •

February 2024

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Vertex took a bold step in developing a $10 billion-a-year drug for a rare yet life-threatening condition, disregarding conventional wisdom that there…

Feb 20, 2024 •

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