Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) is currently facing an existential reckoning. As of March 3, 2026, the ongoing U.S.-Israeli air campaign,...
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The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) is currently facing an existential reckoning. As of March 3, 2026, the ongoing U.S.-Israeli air campaign,...
The U.S. Air Force is rapidly accelerating its transition into the sixth generation of aerial warfare. The F-47, developed by Boeing under the Next...
The transition of the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II from simulated "opponents" over Norway to lethal partners in Operation Epic Fury represents the...
The Dassault Rafale is currently undergoing a radical metamorphosis from a 4.5-generation "omnirole" fighter into a sophisticated 2026-era digital combat hub. While the Operation...
The Eurofighter Typhoon has officially transcended its original role as a Cold War interceptor to become a 4.5+ generation "Super Typhoon" essential for the...
Summary and Key Points: In a now-famous 2013 encounter, two Iranian F-4 Phantoms moved to intercept a U.S. MQ-1 Predator operating near Iran when...
Summary and Key Points: Lockheed Martin has officially transitioned the F-22 Raptor into its “Raptor 2.0” configuration at the 2026 AFA Warfare Symposium. -By...
The 2012 Red Flag exercises in Alaska remain one of the most discussed chapters in modern air combat history, famously pitting the F-22 Raptor...
A large concentration of U.S. stealth fighters is described as forming in the Middle East, including as many as 12 F-22 Raptors in Israel...
Summary and Key Points: Eleven U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors have reportedly arrived at Ovda Air Base in southern Israel, a rare forward deployment...