Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, just six weeks ago. While Russia’s positioning of forces near Ukraine was for months visible from space before the war began, what will happen next is hard to know, and the balance of forces may yet again shift. What can be said with more certainty is that however long […]

Author Archives: Kelsey D. Atherton
Kelsey D. Atherton is a military technology journalist whose work has appeared in Popular Science, Slate, and The New York Times. He covers uncrewed robotics and other drones, communications systems, the nuclear enterprise, and the technologies that go into planning, waging, and mitigating war. Kelsey lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with his spouse, beloved pets, and ample sunshine. Follow him on Twitter @athertonkd.