Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Summary and Key Points: The F/A-18 Hornet emerged in 1983 to solve the Navy’s “hyper-specialization” crisis, replacing the F-4 and A-7 with a single,...
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Summary and Key Points: The F/A-18 Hornet emerged in 1983 to solve the Navy’s “hyper-specialization” crisis, replacing the F-4 and A-7 with a single,...
Summary and Key Points: The A-12 Avenger II was the U.S. Navy’s ambitious attempt to bring carrier-borne stealth to the frontline, but it famously...
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Army’s recent Spartan Focus exercise at Fort Stewart highlights a paradigm shift in modern warfare: the rise of...
Summary and Key Points: The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet remains the U.S. Navy’s indispensable workhorse by leaning into its strengths: reliability, mass, and payload flexibility....
Summary and Key Points: Benjamin Franklin’s early life was a masterclass in social mobility through industry and intellect. -Born in 1706 and largely self-taught,...
Summary and Key Points: Canada’s defense strategy is in a “tailspin” as the Carney government re-evaluates its F-35 commitment. -Saab has recently sweetened the...
Summary and Key Points: The evolution of stealth has moved from “delicate science” to “durable combat capability.” Early platforms like the B-2 Spirit were...
Summary and Key Points: As of February 2026, Europe’s air defense strategy is splitting into two distinct camps. The UK-Italy-Japan GCAP program has consolidated...
Summary and Key Points: The arrival of the Su-57E “Felon” in Algeria marks a watershed moment for North African air power, making Algiers the...
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. defense acquisition system is currently suffering from a “perfection trap,” where the desire for revolutionary leaps forward leads...