Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Synopsis: As of February 2026, the Tu-22M3 “Backfire” has transitioned from a Cold War supersonic penetrator to a long-range standoff platform, mirroring the U.S....
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Synopsis: As of February 2026, the Tu-22M3 “Backfire” has transitioned from a Cold War supersonic penetrator to a long-range standoff platform, mirroring the U.S....
Summary and Key Points: General Stephen L. Davis, Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, has categorized the PLAAF as a “regional bomber force...
Summary and Key Points: China’s pursuit of the JH-XX “regional bomber” marks a critical shift toward medium-range stealth dominance in the Indo-Pacific. -While the...
Summary and Key Points: China’s long-rumored H-20 stealth bomber is “coming soon,” yet U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command chief Gen. Stephen Davis remains...
Summary and Key Points: China’s long-anticipated Xi’an H-20 stealth bomber is the centerpiece of a strategic pivot from regional denial to global reach. -Engineered...
Summary and Key Points: The JH-XX (or JH-36) represents China’s ambitious move into medium-range stealth strike capability, designed to complement the strategic H-20. -First...
Summary and Key Points: The A-12 Avenger II was the U.S. Navy’s ambitious attempt to bring carrier-borne stealth to the frontline, but it famously...
Summary and Key Points: Faced with persistent delays in the PAK DA stealth program, Russia has officially integrated two newly built Tu-160M strategic bombers...
Key Points and Summary: The B-58 Hustler was a supersonic marvel designed to outrun Soviet interceptors at Mach 2, but it became a victim...
Summary and Key Points: A new Mitchell Institute report authored by Heather Penney and Mark Gunzinger calls for a dramatic “plus-up” of the U.S....