Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Synopsis: While Russia’s surface fleet often lags behind, its submarine force has a history of “cutting-edge” innovation, exemplified by the Soviet Union’s use of...
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Synopsis: While Russia’s surface fleet often lags behind, its submarine force has a history of “cutting-edge” innovation, exemplified by the Soviet Union’s use of...
Synopsis: Chinese state television has teased the H-20 stealth bomber as “Coming Soon,” but the platform’s long-delayed arrival suggests potential developmental hurdles or the...
Synopsis: Japan’s new Taigei-class (“Big Whale”) submarines represent a “generational leap” in undersea warfare, designed to be heavier, quieter, and more lethal than the...
Key Points and Summary – The F-4 Phantom II, a “pivotal” third-generation fighter, built its “legendary” reputation in Vietnam and Operation Desert Storm with...
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...