Critical Technology
Critical Technology: 2026 National Capability Ratings
How advanced technologies shape power, prosperity, and resilience, have driven the rise and decline of nations, and define the current leaders in critical technology
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GINC's Critical Technology framework identifies the advanced systems, materials, and processes essential for a nation’s economic competitiveness, security, and technological sovereignty.
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Critical Technology ETFs
ETF Investment Guide: Semiconductors, Cybersecurity, Nuclear Energy, Quantum Computing and Critical Minerals
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Defining Critical Technology: A Comparative Framework Analysis
Critical technology frameworks vary by nation. US tracks 18 areas, China 10 sectors, EU 10 domains, yet all recognize AI, quantum, semiconductors, and biotech as essential to national power and prosperity.
Photonic Sensors
Photonic Sensors: Measuring the Physical World Through Light to Power Modern National Capability
Using light to sense, measure, and secure the physical world, photonic sensors are becoming a foundational technology for national security, critical infrastructure resilience, advanced industry, and next-generation healthcare.
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Precision Farming for Global Food Security. AI and the Fourth Agricultural Revolution
AI in precision agriculture can revolutionize global food systems, but its full potential will only be realized if access, infrastructure, and governance keep pace with technological advances.
Insights
Navigating the New Frontier: Modernising Low Earth Orbit Spectrum Policy for Global Capability
Modernising outdated GEO-era spectrum rules is essential to unlock the full potential of low Earth orbit satellites, maintain U.S. space leadership, and counter rising global competition.
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Undersea Cable Vulnerabilities and National Security Risks
Undersea cables, carrying most of the world’s data, face shared security concerns as both China and the U.S. are scrutinized for roles in infrastructure access and alleged cable interception, highlighting the need for international cooperation and transparent protection measures.
Funding
Onebrief Closes $70M Series C, Becomes Defense Tech Unicorn with Strategic AI Focus
Onebrief has raised $70 million in Series C funding, led by General Catalyst and Battery Ventures, to expand its AI-powered military planning platform, pushing the defense tech startup’s valuation to $1.1 billion amid growing demand for digital command infrastructure.
Insights
China's Strategic Stakes in AI Data Centers
China’s rapid build-out of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers represents a fundamental pillar of its national digital and economic strategy
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Strategic Implications of China’s Rare Earth Controls
China’s recent decision to tighten oversight over rare earth magnets marks a major escalation in the global contest for control over critical supply chains.
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Strategic Implications of Ukraine's Deep-Strike Aviation Capability
Ukraine’s drone strike on Russian airfields in June 2025 was bold and highly calculated. Above all, it demonstrated careful planning and precise execution.
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GINC's Critical Technology Map
💡GINC's Critical Technology framework identifies the advanced systems, materials, and processes essential for a nation’s economic competitiveness, security, and technological sovereignty. Preliminary Assessment