Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Stephen Silver, an award-winning journalist and analyst, evaluates Einstein's "complicated relationship" with war, exploring how the fear of a Nazi nuclear breakout outweighed Einstein's...
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Stephen Silver, an award-winning journalist and analyst, evaluates Einstein's "complicated relationship" with war, exploring how the fear of a Nazi nuclear breakout outweighed Einstein's...
As of March 4, 2026, the fifth day of Operation Epic Fury and Operation Roaring Lion, the "Persian Tomcat" appears to be facing its...
The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is undergoing a profound tactical evolution, transforming from a land-centric strategic asset into a high-altitude maritime predator. The integration...
The tactical brilliance of Operation Epic Fury has, as of March 4, 2026, left the Islamic Republic of Iran's military infrastructure in ruins. With...
The Dassault Mirage 2000 has emerged as a critical "swing-role" asset for the Ukrainian Air Force. Originally delivered in 2025, the French-made fighters have...
Stephen Silver, a veteran journalist and analyst, evaluates the potential "ravages of war" facing a new generation of servicemembers. Drawing on lessons from Iraq...
The Air Force is pivoting toward the B-21 Raider—with mounting pressure from analysts and leadership to double the planned acquisition from 100 to at...
The story of Hiroo Onoda is a classic explainer in the psychological extremes of military devotion. His legacy remains a subject of intense debate,...
The FGM-148 Javelin remains one of the most sophisticated anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) in the global arsenal, but its transition from a media sensation...
The tactical success of Operation Epic Fury in March 2026 is being overshadowed by a looming "VLS math" crisis. While the U.S. and Israel...