Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Summary and Key Points: Dr. Andrew Latham, a professor of international relations and fellow at Defense Priorities, evaluates the strategic limitations of Operation Epic...
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Summary and Key Points: Dr. Andrew Latham, a professor of international relations and fellow at Defense Priorities, evaluates the strategic limitations of Operation Epic...
Trump’s Iran war traces back to the JCPOA exit and the post–October 7 spiral. A fragile order built by bombers now requires more bombers...
Summary and Key Points: Dr. Michael Rubin, a former Pentagon official, analyzes historical precedents for using airpower to facilitate regime change and their relevance...
Summary and Key Points: Dr. Michael Rubin, a former Pentagon official, analyzes whether China forced the timing of the 2026 Iran War. -Despite ongoing...
Summary and Key Points: Dr. Robert Kelly, a professor of international relations at Pusan National University, evaluates the strategic and domestic risks of the...
The evolution of the F-14 Tomcat from a specialized fleet-defense interceptor to a versatile "Bombcat" strike platform represents one of the most significant tactical...
A large concentration of U.S. stealth fighters is described as forming in the Middle East, including as many as 12 F-22 Raptors in Israel...
The F-35I "Adir" represents a unique departure from the standard global F-35 program, serving as the only variant permitted to integrate a sovereign, indigenous...
Summary and Key Points: Israeli strikes reportedly hit Iranian F-14 Tomcats at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport in June 2025, sharpening the question of how many...
Synopsis: Dr. Rebecca Grant, Vice President of the Lexington Institute, evaluates the massive U.S. military deployment centered on Iran’s ballistic missile infrastructure. -As of...