Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Synopsis: The Shenyang J-35A officially transitioned from a domestic priority to a global export product at the 2026 Singapore Airshow. -Positioned as a low-cost,...
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Synopsis: The Shenyang J-35A officially transitioned from a domestic priority to a global export product at the 2026 Singapore Airshow. -Positioned as a low-cost,...
Summary and Key Points: As of February 2026, the U.S. Navy faces a critical “submarine squeeze” as aging attack boats retire faster than Virginia-class...
Summary and Key Points: China’s aircraft carrier program is advancing with the Type 003 Fujian, its first vessel utilizing Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch Systems (EMALS)....
Synopsis: As of February 2026, the U.S. Air Force is finalizing the deployment of 48 F-35A Lightning IIs to Misawa Air Base, Japan—a strategic...
Summary and Key Points: Satellite imagery from February 9, 2026, reveals that Russia has concentrated nearly its entire Su-57 “Felon” fleet—approximately 15 to 20...
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy utilized the retired Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Simpson (FFG-56) as a target in a major SINKEX...
Summary and Key Points: General Stephen L. Davis, Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, has categorized the PLAAF as a “regional bomber force...
Summary and Key Points: A photograph released by the WANA Institute on February 10, 2026, showing a Chinese military attaché presenting a J-20 Mighty...
Summary and Key Points: The J-15 “Flying Shark,” China’s first operational carrier-based fighter, serves as a critical bridge toward maritime aviation competence. -Derived from...
Summary and Key Points on the Air Force’s Stealth ‘Gap’ Problem: A new Mitchell Institute report warns that current Pentagon plans for 185 F-47s...