Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Christian D. Orr, a Senior Defense Editor and former Air Force Security Forces officer, evaluates the polarizing combat record of the Leopard 2 Main...
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Christian D. Orr, a Senior Defense Editor and former Air Force Security Forces officer, evaluates the polarizing combat record of the Leopard 2 Main...
Steve Balestrieri, a former U.S. Army Special Forces Warrant Officer and national security columnist, evaluates the enduring legacy of the Saab 29 Tunnan. Known...
Brandon J. Weichert, a senior national security editor and geopolitical analyst, evaluates the "expensive daydream" of Russia’s MiG-41 (PAK DP) program as Moscow attempts...
Summary and Key Points: The T-14 Armata, developed by Uralvagonzavod, represents a radical departure from Soviet tank doctrine with its unmanned turret and armored...
France committed to sending Mirage 2000-5 fighters to Ukraine as part of France’s military air support to help Ukraine’s defenders counter Russia's invasions. And,...
This report analyzes the Su-75's conceptual specifications, including its Mach 1.8 top speed and 7,400kg payload, concluding that with Russia’s defense sector pivoted toward...
Christian D. Orr, a senior defense editor and former Air Force Security Forces officer, evaluates the enduring legacy of the Mirage 2000 as it...
The "courage to go on" was Napoleon Bonaparte's defining characteristic. Yet, his legacy is studied as much for his catastrophic failures as his tactical...
The Dassault Mirage 2000 has emerged as a critical "swing-role" asset for the Ukrainian Air Force. Originally delivered in 2025, the French-made fighters have...
The legendary general and Emperor of France, Napoleon Bonaparte, remains the gold standard for tactical brilliance and "reading the battlefield." His famous advice—"Never interrupt...