Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
As of March 3, 2026, the strategic fallout of Operation Epic Fury has reached a critical inflection point. While U.S. and Israeli forces have...
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As of March 3, 2026, the strategic fallout of Operation Epic Fury has reached a critical inflection point. While U.S. and Israeli forces have...
The "Shock and Anger" phase of Operation Epic Fury has achieved its tactical objectives against Iranian Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS), but at a...
Summary and Key Points: Dr. Alexander Motyl, Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University, evaluates the historical probability of a Russian leadership transition. -Drawing...
The shootdown of three USAF F-15E Strike Eagles by friendly Kuwaiti Air Defense on March 2, 2026, has exposed the fragile reality of Operation...
The F-15E Strike Eagle, a legendary dual-role workhorse, is currently facing its most rigorous operational test as part of Operation Epic Fury. While the...
The escalation of Operation Epic Fury has reached a fever pitch, with U.S. forces executing over 900 strikes in a single 24-hour window. As...
The opening 48 hours of Operation Epic Fury have done more than just degrade infrastructure; they have fundamentally severed the head of the Islamic...
Khamenei’s death creates a power vacuum in Iran: constitutional succession may stall, the IRGC could seize control, and opposition leaders may need protection to...
The U.S. is "pounding" Iran, but history says you can't drop a new government from a bomb bay. From the failed hunt for Saddam...
Summary and Key Points: Dr. Andrew Latham, a professor of international relations and fellow at Defense Priorities, evaluates the strategic limitations of Operation Epic...