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The U.S. Air Force is rapidly accelerating its transition into the sixth generation of aerial warfare. The F-47, developed by Boeing under the Next...
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The U.S. Air Force is rapidly accelerating its transition into the sixth generation of aerial warfare. The F-47, developed by Boeing under the Next...
The deployment of the B-1B Lancer in the opening phase of Operation Epic Fury signifies a critical milestone in the 2026 air war: the...
The B-2 Spirit’s return to the Iranian theater in March 2026 highlights a critical reality of modern warfare: while 6th-generation platforms like the B-21...
The F-15E Strike Eagle, a legendary dual-role workhorse, is currently facing its most rigorous operational test as part of Operation Epic Fury. While the...
Summary and Key Points: In a now-famous 2013 encounter, two Iranian F-4 Phantoms moved to intercept a U.S. MQ-1 Predator operating near Iran when...
Summary and Key Points: Steve Balestrieri, a former US Army Special Forces officer and national security columnist, analyzes the February 2026 integration of the...
Russia markets the Su-57 as a fifth-generation stealth fighter, but critics argue its stealth is overstated. The piece highlights claims that Sukhoi documentation places...
Summary and Key Points: Steve Balestrieri, a former US Army Special Forces officer and national security columnist, evaluates the Chengdu J-20 and new J-20S,...
Summary and Key Points: Steve Balestrieri, a former U.S. Army Special Forces NCO and PFWA member, evaluates the transition of the M1 Abrams from...
Summary and Key Points: Steve Balestrieri, a former U.S. Army Special Forces NCO and Warrant Officer, analyzes the enduring strategic dominance of the Northrop...