Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Defense expert Dr. Brent M. Eastwood breaks down the diplomatic rift impacting Operation Epic Fury. With France, Spain, and Portugal denying airspace to U.S....
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Defense expert Dr. Brent M. Eastwood breaks down the diplomatic rift impacting Operation Epic Fury. With France, Spain, and Portugal denying airspace to U.S....
British defense researcher Jack Buckby examines the U.S. Air Force's radical shift in SEAD warfare. By combining the 6th-generation F-47 (NGAD) with Northrop Grumman's...
National security journalist Stephen Silver breaks down the first instance of a U.S. F-35A being hit by enemy fire during the 2026 Iran campaign....
America's B-21 Raider stealth bomber is supposed to be untouchable — the warplane that can fly anywhere, hit anything, and come home safely. Chinese...
The 145-Bomber Mandate: Why STRATCOM Wants a Second B-21 Production Line The up-and-coming Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider 6th-generation stealth bomber is not a supersonic...
The End of the Tomcat: Why Operation Epic Fury is Grounding Iran’s F-14 Fleet As part of the ongoing strikes against Iran, dubbed Operation...
The decision to extend the F-22 Raptor’s service life into the 2060s marks a tectonic shift in U.S. air superiority doctrine. As of March...
The pivot toward strict grooming standards reflects a broader 2026 shift in Department of Defense philosophy: the belief that uniformity is a prerequisite for...
Securing a pilot slot through Air Force Officer Training School (OTS) is widely regarded as the most statistically grueling path to the cockpit. In...
The acceleration of the B-21 Raider program marks a significant shift in American long-range strike doctrine as 2026 unfolds. By transitioning from a "boutique"...