Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
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....
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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...
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...