Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
The U.S. Navy is facing a high-stakes "firepower gap" as it approaches the mandatory retirement of the Ohio-class fleet. As of March 2026, the...
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The U.S. Navy is facing a high-stakes "firepower gap" as it approaches the mandatory retirement of the Ohio-class fleet. As of March 2026, the...
Summary and Key Points: Steve Balestrieri, a former U.S. Army Special Forces NCO and National Security Columnist, evaluates the “existential crisis” of the Iranian...
Summary and Key Points: Steve Balestrieri, a former U.S. Army Special Forces NCO and National Security Columnist, evaluates the S-500 “Prometheus” as it enters...
The F-117 Nighthawk, despite its "F" for Fighter designation, was a dedicated ground-attack aircraft that pioneered the era of low-observable technology. Developed by Lockheed’s...
The Trump-class battleship (BBG(X)) represents a return to massive surface combatants designed for the U.S. Navy’s "Golden Fleet." The USS Defiant (BBG-1), a 35,000-ton...
The B-2 Spirit, the world’s only operational long-range penetrating stealth bomber, continues to serve as the ultimate "big stick" of American diplomacy in 2026....
While the F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter looms on the horizon, National Security Columnist Steve Balestrieri evaluates how the F-22's new "stealth-compatible"...
Summary and Key Points: National security columnist Steve Balestrieri evaluates the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN) rapid aircraft carrier expansion. The goal: become the...
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 tactical success of Operation Epic Fury in March 2026 is being overshadowed by a looming "VLS math" crisis. While the U.S. and Israel...