The Split in the Spear

Warfare's future is being forged at both ends: exquisite capabilities and expendable mass

Good morning,

Today is August 1st.

We are speeding through 2025 and we're now 60 days from the end of the Fiscal Year. D.C. is already for a bumpy ride. Congress hasn’t passed a traditional appropriations bill for FY25, instead opting for a full-year continuing resolution back in March. While the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved a draft for FY26, it's likely to face fierce resistance before October. A government shutdown remains a live threat.

But today, let’s talk about the bifurcation we’re seeing in military technology—a divide shaping the future of warfare.