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A Threat to F-35? China’s J-35 Gyrfalcon, resembling the U.S. F-35, raises questions about Beijing’s capabilities and intent. Designed for air superiority, ground attack, and...
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A Threat to F-35? China’s J-35 Gyrfalcon, resembling the U.S. F-35, raises questions about Beijing’s capabilities and intent. Designed for air superiority, ground attack, and...
In a recent Foreign Policy article, Steven Cook and I highlighted how Turkey may be overplaying its hand in Syria. With events evolving rapidly,...
Key Points: Russia’s war in Ukraine has inflicted staggering casualties and equipment losses, raising questions about President Vladimir Putin’s ability to maintain power. With...
Key Points: The M9 Bayonet, introduced in 1986 as a multi-purpose tool and weapon, replaced the lighter M7 bayonet. While innovative, the M9 faced...
The Army Loves It: The US Army’s XM7 Next-Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) is receiving praise from soldiers for its significant advancements over the M4...
This week, the Department of Defense released its twenty-fourth annual China Military Power Report (CMPR). Here are the most important revelations from its 182...
Key Points: The U.S. Marine Corps is undergoing a transformative evolution under Force Design 2030, prioritizing agility and lethality to address great-power competition. -By...
3 Key Points: The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $450.5 million contract to upgrade Japan’s F-15 fleet as part of its F-15J...
Key Points: The XM25 “Punisher,” a revolutionary programmable grenade launcher designed to improve soldier lethality, was canceled in 2017 despite promising early results. -The...
F-35 Fighter At Full Force Down Under: Australia has received its complete fleet of 72 F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters, marking a milestone in...