Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Despite the novel ideas behind the RAH-66, the project ultimately never got past the prototype stage. The program simply did not offer enough bang...
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Despite the novel ideas behind the RAH-66, the project ultimately never got past the prototype stage. The program simply did not offer enough bang...
The B-52's survival in a 2026 high-threat environment is entirely dependent on its Standoff Range. By launching stealthy cruise missiles from outside the enemy's...
The decision to retain the USS Nimitz is a symptom of a deeper industrial and strategic malaise. While the Ford-class was intended to revolutionize...
The M60's transition from a primary U.S. combatant to a global "security staple" highlights a 2026 reality: a well-maintained 2nd-generation hull with 3rd-generation sensors...
Summary and Key Points: National security editor Brandon J. Weichert warns that the Trump administration’s Operation Epic Fury in Iran is creating a strategic...
Summary and Key Points: Defense analyst Jack Buckby evaluates claims from the China Aerodynamics Research and Development Centre (CARDC) regarding the Northrop Grumman B-21...
Summary and Key Points: Defense analyst Isaac Seitz evaluates the legacy of General George S. Patton, emphasizing how early academic struggles with dyslexia forged...
The development of the ACP represents a significant pivot for Canadian defense policy. Traditionally reliant on U.S. "off-the-shelf" technology, Canada is now moving to...
In the 2026 aerial battlespace, the Su-57 Felon represents the pinnacle of Russian "kinematic" design—prioritizing speed and maneuverability—whereas the F-35 and the emerging F-47...
Defense expert Kris Osborn explains that the Strait of Hormuz serves as a natural force multiplier for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN)....
The Su-33’s failure is rooted in the limitation of the STOBAR (Short Take-Off But Arrested Recovery) system. Without a catapult, the Flanker-D cannot take...