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The U.S. Air Force is seeking a new Air Force Long Range Weapon, or AFLRW, with a planned reach of 1,000 nautical miles. Details...
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The U.S. Air Force is seeking a new Air Force Long Range Weapon, or AFLRW, with a planned reach of 1,000 nautical miles. Details...
Summary and Key Points: The selection of Boeing to develop the USAF’s 6th-generation NGAD fighter, the F-47, has sparked debate, particularly about its apparent...
The F-47 Program Won’t Be Another ‘F-35’ – On March 21, when United States President Donald Trump awarded Boeing the US Air Force Next...
What to do about our Selective Service System? Who must serve when not everybody serves? After a recent article I wrote in these very...
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Air Force’s new sixth-generation stealth fighter, the F-47, won’t replace the versatile F-35 Lightning II. -While the F-47...
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. military faces recruitment challenges and has resorted to lowering standards, a harmful strategy impacting readiness and combat effectiveness....
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Army’s decision to select the SIG Sauer P320 over the Glock 19X came down primarily to modularity and...
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy is nearing a decision between Boeing and Northrop Grumman to build its sixth-generation F/A-XX fighter jet under...
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. defense industry’s overly cautious business culture is significantly hindering innovation and eroding competitiveness against China. -Lockheed Martin’s Brian...
Summary and Key Points: The Boeing X-32 was Boeing’s entry into the U.S. Department of Defense’s Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) competition, designed to replace...
Summary and Key Points: The USS Nimitz, scheduled for retirement in 2026, could instead have its service life extended another 5 to 10 years,...