Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Key Points and Summary – This op-ed argues that the U.S. Navy’s proposed “Trump-class” battleships (a fleet of 10 or more) are essential to...
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Key Points and Summary – This op-ed argues that the U.S. Navy’s proposed “Trump-class” battleships (a fleet of 10 or more) are essential to...
Key Points and Summary – China’s Rocket Force is portrayed as built for scale: large inventories, mobile launchers, and layered ranges designed to saturate...
Key Points and Summary – The Maduro raid highlights a modern “decapitation strike” model: deep ISR, rapid targeting, and precision hits meant to blind...
Key Points and Summary – The Army’s equipment problems—highlighted by the M10 Booker’s collapse, an aging Bradley fleet, and hard lessons about tank vulnerability...
Synopsis: The piece argues Ukraine has delivered a double-edged lesson: drones and modern anti-armor weapons can shred tanks, yet armored formations still help armies...
Key Points and Summary – A leaked Pentagon “overmatch” report has reignited a familiar argument: do China’s hypersonic and anti-ship missiles make U.S. aircraft...
Key Points and Summary – Public glimpses of China’s carrier-launched, sixth-generation Shenyang J-50 suggest a paradox: a B-2-like “lambda wing” and tailless planform that...
Key Points and Summary – China’s emerging J-36 sixth-generation aircraft may be pursuing a breakthrough most stealth jets still struggle with: exportable electrical power....
Key Point and Summary – Nimitz-class carriers are getting old and will need help staying relevant in the years to come, a clear headache...
Synopsis: The Eurofighter Typhoon entered service two decades ago, but continual upgrades have positioned it to remain viable into the 2040s and beyond. -While...