Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Steve Balestrieri, a former U.S. Army Special Forces NCO and National Security Columnist, evaluates the strategic "high-low mix" of the People's Liberation Army Air...
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Steve Balestrieri, a former U.S. Army Special Forces NCO and National Security Columnist, evaluates the strategic "high-low mix" of the People's Liberation Army Air...
Summary and Key Points: Steve Balestrieri, a former U.S. Army Special Forces NCO and National Security Columnist, evaluates the “stealth gap” as the People’s...
The assertion from Air Force Global Strike Command that China is merely a "regional bomber force" overlooks the foundational principle of Beijing's military strategy:...
The rise of China’s Xian H-20 strategic stealth bomber represents more than just a new airframe; it is the culmination of a "manufacturing colossus"...
The Xian H-20 stealth bomber remains the "missing link" in China’s nuclear triad. While Beijing aims for a global reach that could threaten Hawaii...
Summary and Key Points: While the Chengdu J-36 fighter program has successfully flown four prototypes in record time, the Xi’an H-20 stealth bomber remains...
Synopsis: The Xi’an H-20 stealth bomber remains a strategic paradox in 2026: a high-priority threat that has yet to achieve operational reality. -While its...
Summary and Key Points: China’s airpower modernization has produced multiple stealth fighters, but its long-range bomber force remains the weak link. The H-6 fleet—upgraded...
Summary and Key Points: General Stephen L. Davis, Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, has categorized the PLAAF as a “regional bomber force...
Summary and Key Points: China’s pursuit of the JH-XX “regional bomber” marks a critical shift toward medium-range stealth dominance in the Indo-Pacific. -While the...