Heiko Borchert
@heikoborchert.bsky.social
Corporate Geoeconomics. Defense. Flow Control. GCC. Innovation. National Security. Technology. Owner BCR AG www.borchert.ch Co-Director @defenseaio.bsky.social www.defenseai.eu
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Heiko Borchert
@heikoborchert.bsky.social
· Nov 21
Welcome to my new account. I work as a senior advisor on national security and corporate geoeconomics and write about strategic affairs with a specific focus on geoeconomics, defense innovation, defense AI and more. Below you find a short selection of my recent publications to start with.
Defense #AI in Indonesia 👇🏻👇🏻
📣 New DAIO Country Study 📚
We are excited to release "A Careful Walk on Thin Ice: #DefenseAI in #Indonesia🇮🇩" by Emanuel Ario Bimo and Bagus Jatmiko. Get your copy here: defenseai.eu/daio_study25...
We are excited to release "A Careful Walk on Thin Ice: #DefenseAI in #Indonesia🇮🇩" by Emanuel Ario Bimo and Bagus Jatmiko. Get your copy here: defenseai.eu/daio_study25...
November 12, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Defense #AI in Indonesia 👇🏻👇🏻
📣New Study: Defense AI in the Arab Gulf States📚
I am excited to release "Bonds That Separate," my latest paper for @defenseaio.bsky.social on the state of defense AI in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Get your copy here: defenseai.eu/daio_study25...
I am excited to release "Bonds That Separate," my latest paper for @defenseaio.bsky.social on the state of defense AI in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Get your copy here: defenseai.eu/daio_study25...
October 21, 2025 at 5:08 AM
📣New Study: Defense AI in the Arab Gulf States📚
I am excited to release "Bonds That Separate," my latest paper for @defenseaio.bsky.social on the state of defense AI in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Get your copy here: defenseai.eu/daio_study25...
I am excited to release "Bonds That Separate," my latest paper for @defenseaio.bsky.social on the state of defense AI in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Get your copy here: defenseai.eu/daio_study25...
"The Very Long Game: 25 Case Studies on the Global State of Defense AI" published by @defenseaio.bsky.social hast hit more than 300.000 accesses. Incredible - thank you. Go to link.springer.com/book/10.1007... to download your copy (open access).
++UPDATE+++ "The Very Long Game: 25 Case Studies on the Global State of Defense AI" has been on the market for a bit more than a year. This week our open access volume hit 300.000 accesses.🚀 Thank you!
October 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
"The Very Long Game: 25 Case Studies on the Global State of Defense AI" published by @defenseaio.bsky.social hast hit more than 300.000 accesses. Incredible - thank you. Go to link.springer.com/book/10.1007... to download your copy (open access).
New DAIO study on #defenseAI in #POL🇵🇱
📣NEW DAIO COUNTRY STUDY📚
We are excited to release "Guarding the Alliance's Eastern Frontiers. Defense AI in Poland🇵🇱" by Rafal Lipka, Jakub Wernik, and Wojciech Dziegiel at the CasimirPulaski Foundation, Warsaw. Get your copy here: defenseai.eu/daio_study25...
We are excited to release "Guarding the Alliance's Eastern Frontiers. Defense AI in Poland🇵🇱" by Rafal Lipka, Jakub Wernik, and Wojciech Dziegiel at the CasimirPulaski Foundation, Warsaw. Get your copy here: defenseai.eu/daio_study25...
September 26, 2025 at 5:48 AM
New DAIO study on #defenseAI in #POL🇵🇱
1 August 2025 - Resistance Day!
August 1, 2025 at 10:57 AM
1 August 2025 - Resistance Day!
Happy to launch the second wave of #defenseAI country studies with Umaima Ali‘s paper on #Pakistan 👇🏻👇🏻
📣NEW DAIO COUNTRY STUDY📚
We are excited to release "An Underdeveloped Strategic Necessity," our latest study on #defenseAI in #Pakistan 🇵🇰 by Umaima Ali, former research assistant at the Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies, Islamabad. Get your copy here: defenseai.eu/daio_study25...
We are excited to release "An Underdeveloped Strategic Necessity," our latest study on #defenseAI in #Pakistan 🇵🇰 by Umaima Ali, former research assistant at the Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies, Islamabad. Get your copy here: defenseai.eu/daio_study25...
July 29, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Happy to launch the second wave of #defenseAI country studies with Umaima Ali‘s paper on #Pakistan 👇🏻👇🏻
Grateful for the opportunity to talk about the role of #AI on the battlefield in this interview 👇🏻
Thinking #Weapons and the Role of #AI
Many thanks to Robert Uitz-Dallinger, Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) for the opportunit to discuss the role of #AI on the battlefield, its opportunities, and pitfalls. Listen in to his podcast (in German): oe1.orf.at/programm/202...
Many thanks to Robert Uitz-Dallinger, Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) for the opportunit to discuss the role of #AI on the battlefield, its opportunities, and pitfalls. Listen in to his podcast (in German): oe1.orf.at/programm/202...
Denkende Waffen | DI | 08 04 2025 | 18:25
Die Künstliche Intelligenz am Schlachtfeld. Einblick in eine Welt, in der Maschinen immer häufiger über Leben und Tod entscheiden könnten
oe1.orf.at
April 9, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Grateful for the opportunity to talk about the role of #AI on the battlefield in this interview 👇🏻
Tariffs are the new Viagra
April 3, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Tariffs are the new Viagra
March 3, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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"Securing Artificial Intelligence for Battlefield Effective Robustness (SABER) aims to build an exemplar #AI #redteam equipped with the necessary counter-AI techniques, tools, and technical competency to operationally assess AI-enabled battlefield system." For more, see www.darpa.mil/research/pro...
February 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM
"Securing Artificial Intelligence for Battlefield Effective Robustness (SABER) aims to build an exemplar #AI #redteam equipped with the necessary counter-AI techniques, tools, and technical competency to operationally assess AI-enabled battlefield system." For more, see www.darpa.mil/research/pro...
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US imports of cars & machinery would be among most affected by tariffs on Canada and Mexico
• Trade between US and its neighbours is virtually tariff-free under USMCA free-trade agreement
• Tariffs would act as tax on Americans, incl. for food given US big imports of foodstuff from USMCA partners
• Trade between US and its neighbours is virtually tariff-free under USMCA free-trade agreement
• Tariffs would act as tax on Americans, incl. for food given US big imports of foodstuff from USMCA partners
February 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
US imports of cars & machinery would be among most affected by tariffs on Canada and Mexico
• Trade between US and its neighbours is virtually tariff-free under USMCA free-trade agreement
• Tariffs would act as tax on Americans, incl. for food given US big imports of foodstuff from USMCA partners
• Trade between US and its neighbours is virtually tariff-free under USMCA free-trade agreement
• Tariffs would act as tax on Americans, incl. for food given US big imports of foodstuff from USMCA partners
Every day is a #reading day. Enjoy today’s selection. #AcademicReading
January 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Every day is a #reading day. Enjoy today’s selection. #AcademicReading
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"Distrust and verify:" US Marines launch new instruction on #generative #AI. For more, see
breakingdefense.com/2025/01/dist...
breakingdefense.com/2025/01/dist...
‘Distrust and verify’: Marines warily embrace generative AI with new guidance, task forces
The USMC “Guidance on Generative Artificial Intelligence,” issued in December, takes a cautiously optimistic approach to chatbots and tells commands to stand up task forces to evaluate potentially use...
breakingdefense.com
January 13, 2025 at 7:10 AM
"Distrust and verify:" US Marines launch new instruction on #generative #AI. For more, see
breakingdefense.com/2025/01/dist...
breakingdefense.com/2025/01/dist...
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"An upcoming executive order soon to be signed by President Joe Biden will include language around using #AI for #cyberdefense." For more, see www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
Biden readies executive action on AI use for cyber defense, enhancing software security
The broad executive order will be the last big cyber policy effort by President Joe Biden before he leaves office.
www.politico.com
January 13, 2025 at 7:11 AM
"An upcoming executive order soon to be signed by President Joe Biden will include language around using #AI for #cyberdefense." For more, see www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
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The US Army "is constructing an #AI and #ML ecosystem that will provide a trusted, safe environment where Army program managers and elements can bring in AI models and #test them against curated and trusted data." For more, see www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/202...
#AI #DefenseAI
#AI #DefenseAI
www.nationaldefensemagazine.org
January 13, 2025 at 7:13 AM
The US Army "is constructing an #AI and #ML ecosystem that will provide a trusted, safe environment where Army program managers and elements can bring in AI models and #test them against curated and trusted data." For more, see www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/articles/202...
#AI #DefenseAI
#AI #DefenseAI
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Territories acquired by the United States through purchase and cession, with year and size:
- Louisiana (1803) - 827,987 sq mi
- British Cession (1818) - 45,417 sq mi
- Florida (1819) - 72,101 sq mi
- Texas (1845) - 389,166 sq mi
- Mexican Cession (1848) - 529,189 sq mi
Territories acquired by the United States through purchase and cession, with year and size:
- Louisiana (1803) - 827,987 sq mi
- British Cession (1818) - 45,417 sq mi
- Florida (1819) - 72,101 sq mi
- Texas (1845) - 389,166 sq mi
- Mexican Cession (1848) - 529,189 sq mi
January 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Territories acquired by the United States through purchase and cession, with year and size:
- Louisiana (1803) - 827,987 sq mi
- British Cession (1818) - 45,417 sq mi
- Florida (1819) - 72,101 sq mi
- Texas (1845) - 389,166 sq mi
- Mexican Cession (1848) - 529,189 sq mi
Territories acquired by the United States through purchase and cession, with year and size:
- Louisiana (1803) - 827,987 sq mi
- British Cession (1818) - 45,417 sq mi
- Florida (1819) - 72,101 sq mi
- Texas (1845) - 389,166 sq mi
- Mexican Cession (1848) - 529,189 sq mi
Reposted by Heiko Borchert
Nice illustration of how national security exceptions at the WTO have ballooned, reaching an all-time high of 95 in 2024, via @bennsteil.bsky.social, Elisabeth Harding, @cfr.org
Since 2017:
🇺🇸: 30
🇲🇽: 14
🇨🇭: 12
🇧🇷: 10
🇸🇦: 8
www.cfr.org/blog/soaring...
Since 2017:
🇺🇸: 30
🇲🇽: 14
🇨🇭: 12
🇧🇷: 10
🇸🇦: 8
www.cfr.org/blog/soaring...
January 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Nice illustration of how national security exceptions at the WTO have ballooned, reaching an all-time high of 95 in 2024, via @bennsteil.bsky.social, Elisabeth Harding, @cfr.org
Since 2017:
🇺🇸: 30
🇲🇽: 14
🇨🇭: 12
🇧🇷: 10
🇸🇦: 8
www.cfr.org/blog/soaring...
Since 2017:
🇺🇸: 30
🇲🇽: 14
🇨🇭: 12
🇧🇷: 10
🇸🇦: 8
www.cfr.org/blog/soaring...
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When is an ally not a partner?
This blistering @japantimes.co.jp editorial on the U.S. Steel / Nippon Steel debacle is worth reading in full.
www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2...
This blistering @japantimes.co.jp editorial on the U.S. Steel / Nippon Steel debacle is worth reading in full.
www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2...
Rejecting the Nippon Steel bid is a slap in the face to Japan
Nippon Steel has not given up and continues to lobby U.S. officials and steelworkers, arguing the deal would grow U.S. Steel, protect jobs, and strengthen the industry.
www.japantimes.co.jp
January 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
When is an ally not a partner?
This blistering @japantimes.co.jp editorial on the U.S. Steel / Nippon Steel debacle is worth reading in full.
www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2...
This blistering @japantimes.co.jp editorial on the U.S. Steel / Nippon Steel debacle is worth reading in full.
www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2...
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CDAO-sponsored #redteaming efforts identifies "over 800 findings of potential vulnerabilities and biases" related to the use of #LLM for #clinical note summarization & #medical advisory chatbot. #AI #DefenseAI
cc @aisupremacy.bsky.social
See: www.defense.gov/News/Release...
cc @aisupremacy.bsky.social
See: www.defense.gov/News/Release...
CDAO Sponsors Crowdsourced AI Assurance Pilot in the Context of Military Medicine
The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office has successfully concluded a Crowdsourced AI Red-Teaming Assurance Program pilot focused on the use of Large-Language Model chatbots in the context
www.defense.gov
January 3, 2025 at 7:18 AM
CDAO-sponsored #redteaming efforts identifies "over 800 findings of potential vulnerabilities and biases" related to the use of #LLM for #clinical note summarization & #medical advisory chatbot. #AI #DefenseAI
cc @aisupremacy.bsky.social
See: www.defense.gov/News/Release...
cc @aisupremacy.bsky.social
See: www.defense.gov/News/Release...
From "big is beautiful" to "small is smarter" - one element of #geoeconomic #hedging
FT: Shipowners switch to smaller vessels as world trade reroutes from China
"Attacks on Red Sea ships have also hit demand for bulkiest carriers"
www.ft.com/content/6bf3...
"Attacks on Red Sea ships have also hit demand for bulkiest carriers"
www.ft.com/content/6bf3...
Shipowners switch to smaller vessels as world trade reroutes from China
Attacks on Red Sea ships have also hit demand for bulkiest carriers
www.ft.com
January 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
From "big is beautiful" to "small is smarter" - one element of #geoeconomic #hedging
ICYMI: #Aselsan has reportedly integrated the #S400 #airdefense system into its #HAKIM 100 #AirC2 system, which can also integrate #NATO assets.
For more, see turdef.com/article/s-40...
For more, see turdef.com/article/s-40...
S-400 Gets Integrated into Turkish Air Defence Structure | TURDEF
ASELSAN includes the S-400 long-range air defence system in HAKİM 100 Air Command and Control System's structure alongside indigenous air defence systems.
turdef.com
January 2, 2025 at 9:28 AM
ICYMI: #Aselsan has reportedly integrated the #S400 #airdefense system into its #HAKIM 100 #AirC2 system, which can also integrate #NATO assets.
For more, see turdef.com/article/s-40...
For more, see turdef.com/article/s-40...
2025 #defense deal surge?
"The leading 15 #defense contractors are forecast to log free #cashflow of about $50bn in 2026," writes Sylvia Pfeifer for @financialtimes.com. For more, see: www.ft.com/content/24a2...
Defence industry set for deal surge as companies look to expand in AI and space
Large contractors expected to use growing cash piles to invest in high-growth areas
www.ft.com
December 31, 2024 at 1:14 PM
2025 #defense deal surge?
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#DefenseAI in #China: "(China faces) several organizational and political hurdles that could keep it from taking full advantage of AI-enabled military technologies in tomorrow’s conflicts." By @sambresnick.bsky.social for @foreignaffairs.com
www.foreignaffairs.com/china/obstac...
www.foreignaffairs.com/china/obstac...
The Obstacles to China’s AI Power
Why the Chinese military struggles to take advantage of new technology.
www.foreignaffairs.com
December 31, 2024 at 8:32 AM
#DefenseAI in #China: "(China faces) several organizational and political hurdles that could keep it from taking full advantage of AI-enabled military technologies in tomorrow’s conflicts." By @sambresnick.bsky.social for @foreignaffairs.com
www.foreignaffairs.com/china/obstac...
www.foreignaffairs.com/china/obstac...
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For more on the role of training in advancing #interoperability and #innovation, read "Adaptive Portfolio: Catalysing NATO's Performance Through Innovation", written by @heikoborchert.bsky.social @schuetzt.bsky.social @warkhorse.bsky.social for GLOBSEC: www.globsec.org/what-we-do/p...
December 27, 2024 at 3:37 PM
For more on the role of training in advancing #interoperability and #innovation, read "Adaptive Portfolio: Catalysing NATO's Performance Through Innovation", written by @heikoborchert.bsky.social @schuetzt.bsky.social @warkhorse.bsky.social for GLOBSEC: www.globsec.org/what-we-do/p...