Analytic Innovation in National Security Drives Operational Impact

Analytic innovation isn’t born in isolation—it’s shaped through collaboration, refined by tradecraft, and tested in the real world. From field events and research partnerships to AI-powered fusion tools and explainable intelligence, discover how 3GIMBALS is helping redefine what’s possible in national security analysis.
Recent Drone Incursions Over U.S. Military Bases: A Potential Chinese Connection?

Frequent unauthorized drone activity near U.S. military installations, such as Vandenberg and Wright-Patterson Air Force Bases, raises concerns about espionage and airspace vulnerabilities. The advanced capabilities of these drones and the proximity of Chinese-owned land near critical sites suggest potential links to hybrid warfare strategies, though direct evidence remains inconclusive.
The Strategic Role of Neuquén in China’s Precision Strike Capabilities

Concerns about China’s Deep Space Station in Neuquén, Argentina, grew in April 2024 after U.S. warnings of potential military use. Argentine officials, with Chinese Embassy personnel, briefly inspected the site on 18 April 2024, finding no unusual activities and promoting cooperation. However, this visit and a 2019 one did not inspect a nearby calibration tower site, where satellite imagery shows possible equipment. The next day, China announced the PLA Aerospace Force, complicating efforts to link the Neuquén station, operated by the China Satellite Launch and Tracking Control Center, to military activities.
OMEN™ Reveals Ecuadorian Drug Trafficking Routes

The volume of cocaine trafficked through Ecuador is on the rise. Enhanced data analytics approaches are bringing situational awareness to narcotrafficking tactics, techniques, and procedures. Here’s how data can disrupt cocaine smuggling to the U.S. and partner nations.