A conceptual framework of defence innovation

Gaining a decisive technological edge is never-ending pursuit for defence establishments. Intensifying geo-strategic and geo-economic rivalry among major powers, especially the U.S China, global revolution occurring in civilian military domains, promise to reshape nature distribution of power. This article provides conceptual framework series investigating state innovation twenty-first century. The examines small countries with advanced capabilities (Israel, Singapore), closed authoritarian powers (North Korea, Russia), large catch-up states (China India) (U.S.).