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Summary and Key Points: Defense analyst Caleb Larson evaluates the mounting “danger from the deep” in the Strait of Hormuz. -As Operation Epic Fury...
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Summary and Key Points: Defense analyst Caleb Larson evaluates the mounting “danger from the deep” in the Strait of Hormuz. -As Operation Epic Fury...
Dr. Brent M. Eastwood, a former U.S. Army Infantry officer and defense expert, evaluates the strategic "long game" for the B-52 Stratofortress as it...
Christian D. Orr, a senior defense editor and former military contractor, evaluates the Merkava Mark 5 "Barak" (Lightning) as a premier candidate for the...
Defense expert Kris Osborn evaluates the Tomahawk Block IV, highlighting its shift from a pre-programmed strike tool to an ISR-capable loitering munition. Featuring a...
Steve Balestrieri, a former U.S. Army Special Forces NCO and National Security Columnist, evaluates the burgeoning military-technological alliance between China and Iran. Following the...
Summary and Key Points: Defense reporter Caleb Larson evaluates the critical “magazine depth” crisis during the 2026 Iran conflict. With over 400 Tomahawks expended...
Summary and Key Points: National security analyst Stephen Silver evaluates the civilian impact of the U.S.-Israeli air campaign against Iran. As of March 2026,...
Summary and Key Points: Defense expert Reuben F. Johnson evaluates a classified Washington Post report detailing the National Intelligence Council’s pre-war assessment of Iran....
Summary and Key Points: Steve Balestrieri, a former U.S. Army Special Forces NCO and National Security Columnist, evaluates the “existential crisis” of the Iranian...
Dr. Andrew Latham, a non-resident fellow at Defense Priorities, warns the Trump administration against the "Regime Change Trap" as Operation Epic Fury successfully degrades...