Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Key Points: The F-16 Fighting Falcon, affectionately called the “Viper,” revolutionized air combat with its focus on agility, affordability, and combat versatility. -Emerging from...
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Key Points: The F-16 Fighting Falcon, affectionately called the “Viper,” revolutionized air combat with its focus on agility, affordability, and combat versatility. -Emerging from...
Key Points: The Russian Su-34 Fullback, a modern fighter-bomber, has faced significant losses during the war in Ukraine, with at least 36 downed by...
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...
Key Points: Ukraine has received F-16 Vipers, marking a significant milestone in its defense against Russia. These advanced jets, initially supplied by Denmark and...
Key Points: The NATO air policing mission, safeguarding allied airspace 24/7, has seen a transition as Croatia retires its Soviet-era MiG-21 Fishbed fighters in...
Key Points: The Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter program faces uncertainty due to high costs and design ambiguities. Originally estimated at $300 million per...
Key Points: The F-35 Lightning II, despite its staggering $2 trillion lifecycle cost, remains essential for U.S. and allied military readiness. While the aircraft...
Key Points: The AGM-158 JASSM (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile) now has an Extreme Range (XR) variant, unveiled by Lockheed Martin. -With a range of...
Key Points: South Korea has ordered its first 20 KF-21 Boramae fighters from Korea Aerospace Industries for $1.41 billion, with delivery expected by 2026...
Key Points: Elon Musk’s claims that drones will soon replace crewed fighter jets like the F-35 have sparked debate in the airpower community. While...