Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Summary and Key Points: Russia’s S-500 Prometheus is marketed as the ultimate “stealth killer,” designed to render the F-35 and F-22 Raptor obsolete. -With...
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Summary and Key Points: Russia’s S-500 Prometheus is marketed as the ultimate “stealth killer,” designed to render the F-35 and F-22 Raptor obsolete. -With...
Summary and Key Points: The F-15EX Eagle II has officially deployed to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, marking a significant technological leap for...
Summary and Key Points: The Franco-German Future Combat Air System (FCAS) is “on the verge of collapse” due to missed critical deadlines for work-sharing...
Summary and Key Points: Switzerland’s decision to procure 36 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters over the Eurofighter Typhoon, Super Hornet, and Rafale was driven by...
Summary and Key Points: Finland is officially transitioning into a fifth-generation power with the rollout of 65 F-35A Lightning II fighters. Replacing the legacy...
Summary and Key Points: Japan’s 2026 defense overhaul centers on the induction of 105 F-35A and F-35B stealth fighters. -This reinvigorated “First Island Chain”...
Summary and Key Points: Canada’s defense strategy is in a “tailspin” as the Carney government re-evaluates its F-35 commitment. -Saab has recently sweetened the...
Summary and Key Points: As of February 2026, Europe’s air defense strategy is splitting into two distinct camps. The UK-Italy-Japan GCAP program has consolidated...
Summary and Key Points: The arrival of the Su-57E “Felon” in Algeria marks a watershed moment for North African air power, making Algiers the...
Summary and Key Points: The YF-17 “Cobra” remains one of the most successful “failures” in military aviation history. -Originally developed for the Air Force’s...