Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
The F-35 vs. JAS 39 Gripen debate in Canada has reached a boiling point. With President Donald Trump’s trade policies causing friction in Ottawa,...
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The F-35 vs. JAS 39 Gripen debate in Canada has reached a boiling point. With President Donald Trump’s trade policies causing friction in Ottawa,...
Jack Buckby, a New York-based defense analyst, evaluates the "stealth-first" doctrine that allowed the coalition to strike over 1,700 targets within the first 72...
The Eurofighter Typhoon has spent the last year transitioning from a high-end "air policing" asset to a frontline kinetic participant in the 2026 Middle...
Summary and Key Points: Jack Buckby, a defense and national security analyst, evaluates the potential for the United States to issue a “red card”...
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has reportedly made aviation history during the ongoing Operation Epic Fury. On March 4, 2026, an F-35I Adir stealth...
The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) is currently facing an existential reckoning. As of March 3, 2026, the ongoing U.S.-Israeli air campaign,...
The U.S. Air Force is rapidly accelerating its transition into the sixth generation of aerial warfare. The F-47, developed by Boeing under the Next...
The transition of the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II from simulated "opponents" over Norway to lethal partners in Operation Epic Fury represents the...
The Dassault Rafale is currently undergoing a radical metamorphosis from a 4.5-generation "omnirole" fighter into a sophisticated 2026-era digital combat hub. While the Operation...
The Eurofighter Typhoon has officially transcended its original role as a Cold War interceptor to become a 4.5+ generation "Super Typhoon" essential for the...