Challenger
Research
Strategic Domains
Space Operations & Strategy
We analyses space systems as a contested strategic domain, where commercial launch activity, satellite infrastructure, and national security interests increasingly converge.
Our work focuses on system fragility, escalation risk, and governance gaps shaping exposure for governments, industry, and investors.
Strategic Resources & Supply Chains
We analyse strategic resources, including critical minerals as drivers of geopolitical competition and systemic risk.
Our work focuses on how resource concentration, mining exposure, and supply chain fragility intersect with national security, environmental pressure, and industrial policy.
UAS & Counter-UAS Solutions
We examine the strategic and security risks/opportunities arising from the rapid proliferation of uncrewed and autonomous systems, alongside the development of counter-UAS capabilities.
Our work spans civil, commercial, and military environments - including regulations and supply chains.
Environmental Risk & Resilience
We cover environmental risk arising from conflict, industrial activity, and weak governance.
Our work focuses on how environmental degradation, ecological damage, and human exposure creates long-term risk for governments, operators, and investors.