Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Key Points: Air superiority is vital for success in near-peer conflicts, as shown in Ukraine’s stagnant ground war due to contested skies. The U.S....
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Key Points: Air superiority is vital for success in near-peer conflicts, as shown in Ukraine’s stagnant ground war due to contested skies. The U.S....
Key Points: Russia’s S-500 Triumfator-M air defense system exemplifies its attritional warfare doctrine, capable on paper of engaging hypersonic missiles, stealth aircraft like the...
Key Points: The F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II are fifth-generation fighters with distinct missions: air superiority and multirole operations. -Despite this, the U.S....
Key Points: F-35 fighter pilot Hasard Lee shares insights into mission planning, a complex process involving hundreds of personnel. -The key to success, he...
Key Points: The A-10 Warthog, revered for its unmatched close air support (CAS) capabilities, faces retirement as the U.S. Air Force shifts focus to...
Key Points: The F-15EX, the latest iteration of the legendary Eagle, incorporates the BAE Systems’ Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) to enhance...
Key Points: Recent rumors claimed President-elect Donald Trump planned to cancel the “$1 trillion” F-35 with Lockheed Martin, allegedly citing China’s fighter jet advancements...
Key Points: The U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter program faces delays and cost reevaluations, with estimates once at $300 million...
Key Points: The fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has reduced the U.S. military’s F-35 Lightning II orders from 68 to 58,...
Key Points: Belgium’s integration of the F-35A Lightning II into its Air Component marks a new era in the nation’s defense capabilities. -The third...