War in Ukraine

Iranian Shahed drones are cheap, fast, and deadly. But it’s not just Iran that uses and produces them, it’s also Russia—giving Ukraine plenty of opportunity to get pretty good at shooting them down. But how are they made? How much damage do they cause? And why are they used so widely?

Russia’s relentless bombing campaign is devastating Ukraine. Cities crumble and troops fall prey to precision strikes. The West holds the key: Patriots.

A step-by-step guide on how to ask your representatives for more air defense for Ukraine—wherever you are in the world. There is a way to protect ordinary civilians, even from the comfort of your home.

There’s another crucial domain where Russia seeks dominance—space. Here are Russia's most intriguing engineering projects, along with a forecast for the future of the country's space program (spoiler: it’s nothing good!)

According to the Institute for the Study of War, the lack of air defense systems is allowing Russia to make small, but steady strategic gains.