National Capability Framework
When evaluating the history of national capability, the first challenge is definitional: what counts as a “nation”? The modern nation-state is only a few centuries old. Before that, power was expressed through empires, kingdoms, dynasties, city-states, and religious or tribal confederations. This means that any assessment of capability across two
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Security
Strategic bombers are long-range heavy aircraft designed to deliver large payloads of weapons (conventional or nuclear) over intercontinental distances . Since their rise to prominence in the mid-20th century, they have been pivotal tools of military strategy – from the massive area bombardments of WWII to the nuclear deterrence patrols of the
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Air Mobility
Air Combat
⚖️Read the National Capability Evaluation Guide for a detailed description of the methodology Introduction to Air Combat... Figure 1. National Air Combat Evaluation Matrix Generation Level Estimates and weighted Total National Capability Platforms
Submarines
Submarine warfare has evolved through distinct generations, each marked by technological breakthroughs and shifts in naval strategy. Below is a structured analysis of six generations of submarines – from the hand-cranked submersibles of the 19th century to the AI-driven underwater drones of the future – highlighting key technological advancements, strategic impacts, comparative
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Capability Ratings
Index Component Rating Outlook Date HARD CAPABILITY Sub Domain A: Critical Technology Advanced ICTA−StableAug 25 Artificial IntelligenceB+PositiveAug 25 Quantum ComputingBPositiveAug 25 Advanced MaterialsA−StableAug 25 Energy TechnologyAPositiveAug 25 Biotech & GeneticsB+PositiveAug 25 Space, Robotics & MobilityBStableAug 25 Position, Navigation & TimingB−StableAug 25 Sub Domain B: Strategic