Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
For three decades, the Sturgeon-class submarines were the U.S. Navy's quiet Cold War hunters, trailing Soviet missile boats and tapping their undersea cables in...
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For three decades, the Sturgeon-class submarines were the U.S. Navy's quiet Cold War hunters, trailing Soviet missile boats and tapping their undersea cables in...
Key Points: The F-16 Fighting Falcon, affectionately called the “Viper,” revolutionized air combat with its focus on agility, affordability, and combat versatility. -Emerging from...
Key Points: The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, or BUFF, remains a cornerstone of the U.S. nuclear triad and a versatile bomber for conventional missions. -First...
Key Points: The F-22 Raptor, renowned as the world’s most advanced air superiority fighter, has faced notional defeats in training exercises, including dogfights against...
Key Points: The Russian Su-34 Fullback, a modern fighter-bomber, has faced significant losses during the war in Ukraine, with at least 36 downed by...
Key Points: Amphibious warfare, long dismissed as obsolete, has undergone cycles of resurgence, most notably after World War II and the Korean War’s Inchon...
Key Points: The U.S. Army’s Dark Eagle, a surface-launched hypersonic missile system, is nearing operational readiness after a successful end-to-end flight test in June...
Key Points: The Arleigh Burke-class destroyers are the backbone of the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet, renowned for their versatility and advanced capabilities. -With 73...
Key Points: Northrop Grumman recently delivered the U.S. Air Force’s Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) for testing, designed for internal carriage on F-35A fighters. -Derived...
Key Points: Ukraine has received F-16 Vipers, marking a significant milestone in its defense against Russia. These advanced jets, initially supplied by Denmark and...
Key Points: The rise of hypersonic weapons—capable of speeds exceeding Mach 5 with extreme maneuverability—marks a seismic shift in warfare. -ADM James A. Winnefeld...