April 19, 2025 3:51 pm

Defense Industry 101

Welcome to Defense Industry 101 — a complete guide for those new to the world of military technology.
Start from zero and explore how the modern defense industry works — from basic concepts to advanced technologies. This Defense Industry 101 series is designed for curious minds with no prior knowledge. Learn at your own pace.


📘 Beginner Lessons (1–20)

  1. What is the Defense Industry?
  2. Who Builds Weapons? Governments, Companies, or Both?
  3. Introduction to Military Branches: Land, Sea, Air, Space
  4. What Are Drones? Military UAVs Explained
  5. What Makes a Tank a “Main Battle Tank”?
  6. Basics of Modern Artillery
  7. What Are Guided Missiles?
  8. Introduction to Naval Warfare: Ships, Submarines & More
  9. Fighter Jets 101: How Do They Work?
  10. What Is Electronic Warfare?
  11. The Role of Satellites in Military Operations
  12. What Is Command and Control (C2)?
  13. Understanding Logistics in Warfare
  14. What Is Asymmetric Warfare?
  15. How Does a Weapon Go From Design to Deployment?
  16. The Basics of Air Defense Systems
  17. What Is Military Doctrine?
  18. Cyber Warfare: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
  19. What Are Military Simulations and Wargames?
  20. Introduction to Defense Budgets and Procurement

⚙️ Intermediate Lessons (21–30)

  1. The Life Cycle of a Military Drone
  2. The Anatomy of a Cruise Missile
  3. Radar Systems: How They Detect, Track & Guide
  4. Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) Explained
  5. The Rise of Loitering Munitions (Kamikaze Drones)
  6. How Defense Supply Chains Work
  7. Export Controls and Arms Trade Treaties
  8. Interoperability in NATO and Allied Forces
  9. Multi-Domain Operations: What Does It Mean?
  10. How AI Is Used in Modern Military Systems

🧠 Advanced Lessons (31–40)

  1. Swarm Drone Tactics and the Future of Air Combat
  2. Directed Energy Weapons: Lasers, Microwaves & More
  3. Autonomous Weapons and the Ethics of AI in Combat
  4. Hypersonic Weapons: Game-Changer or Overhyped?
  5. Cyber-Physical Warfare: Infrastructure as a Target
  6. How China, the U.S., and Russia Differ in Military Tech
  7. The Role of Private Military Companies in Modern Warfare
  8. Space Militarization: Satellites, Missiles, and Treaties
  9. AI vs Human Command: Future of Decision-Making in War
  10. Defense Tech and Geopolitical Power: Who Controls the Future?