Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Christian D. Orr, a Senior Defense Editor and former Air Force Security Forces officer, provides a retrospective on the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 "Foxbat". Once the...
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Christian D. Orr, a Senior Defense Editor and former Air Force Security Forces officer, provides a retrospective on the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 "Foxbat". Once the...
Despite Su-57 Felon production bottlenecks and a global fleet estimated at fewer than 35 airframes, Russia successfully exported its first batch to Algeria, confirmed...
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...
Kris Osborn, President of Warrior Maven and former Pentagon expert, evaluates the high-stakes electronic duel over the Arctic. During Exercise Cold Response 2026, the...
Kris Osborn, President of Warrior Maven and former Pentagon expert, evaluates the Oscar II-class (Project 949A Antey). While historically famed as the "carrier killer"...
Brandon J. Weichert, Senior National Security Editor and author of Winning Space, evaluates the "uncomfortable reality" facing the U.S. Navy: the inherent and proven...
Christian D. Orr, a senior defense editor and former Air Force Security Forces officer, evaluates the 2026 performance of the F-16 Fighting Falcon ("Viper")...
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...
Steve Balestrieri, a former U.S. Army Special Forces NCO and National Security Columnist, evaluates the transformative integration of the MBDA Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile...
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...