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Aircrew piloting a B-1B Lancer prepare to park at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., April 30, 2020. A pair of B-1s flew from the continental United States and conducted operations over the South China Sea as part of a joint U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jette Carr)

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Iran Just Rejected Trump’s Peace Plan — The War Is Back On

Iran Development: a Ceasefire and Peace Plan Has not Been Accepted by Iran Just what is going on with President Donald Trump’s peace plan...

Brent M. EastwoodMarch 25, 2026

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick “Laz” Le Tourneau, pilot and commander of the F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team, performs a practice demonstration for the 2026 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Mothan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 1, 2026. The Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course is an annual event where military and civilian pilots train together to fly in formations, showcasing both modern and vintage military aircraft. These flights are performed at airshows across the country to honor the service and contributions of every U.S. Airmen, past and present, while educating the general public on the importance of the U.S. Air Force and its mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Mary Bowers)

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America Has Both the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II Fighting in the Iran War — One Is Keeping Iranian Aircraft Away While the Other Finds and Destroys Targets

British defense researcher Jack Buckby breaks down the operational differences between the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II. Deployed together during Operation Epic Fury,...

Jack BuckbyMarch 25, 2026

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II flies over the 56th Fighter Wing during Luke Days 2026, March 22, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Luke Days 2026 highlights the precision and professionalism required to generate combat airpower and sustain the nation’s defense. Currently in operational service, the F-35A integrates stealth technology and advanced sensors to detect and defeat threats while maintaining air dominance. Opportunities for the public to see military aviation up close helps build appreciation for the readiness of the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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F-35 Under Fire: How Iran Managed to Strike an “Invisible” Stealth Jet

In a sobering reminder that no aircraft is truly invincible, an American F-35 stealth fighter recently survived a direct missile strike over Iran. Journalist...

Caleb LarsonMarch 25, 2026

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (Aug. 3, 2020) The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), the second America-class amphibious assault ship, transits toward Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Aug. 3, 2020. Tripoli commissioned July 15 and is en route to homeport in San Diego. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay is the forward, ready, irreplaceable U.S. sea power platform in the Caribbean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Oblander)

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2,000 Marines, 20 F-35s, and the ‘Mini Aircraft Carrier’ USS Tripoli — The Pentagon’s Toolkit to Invade Iran’s Kharg Island

The Kharg Island Scenario: How the U.S.Marine Coprs Will Fight the Next War Future amphibious assaults will likely look nothing like the famous World...

Kris OsbornMarch 24, 2026

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., descends after conducting aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 506th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1 over the Pacific Ocean, Mar. 4, 2025. Bomber Task Force enhances readiness, to include joint and multilateral, to respond to any potential crisis or challenge in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alec Carlberg)

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The Iran War Is Handing China A Playbook on How to Beat the U.S. Military

The China Threat: What Beijing is Learning from the U.S. War in Iran The U.S. war against Iran has sparked a substantial debate about...

Robert E. KellyMarch 24, 2026

Eglin test squadron releases GBU-72 for first time. Image Credit: U.S. Military.

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The U.S. Just Used New GBU-72 5,000-Pound Bomb That Penetrates 100 Feet to Destroy Iran’s Missiles Aimed at Strait of Hormuz

Former Pentagon expert Kris Osborn details the devastating power of the U.S. Air Force's GBU-72 bunker-buster. By plunging through 100 feet of earth before...

Kris OsbornMarch 24, 2026

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2018) Sailors stand by as an F/A-18E Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 taxies to a catapult on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeff Sherman)

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The U.S. Has Lost 20 Aircraft in the Iran War — 6 Killed in a Midair Collision, 3 Shot Down by Friendly Fire, and Only 1 Hit by Iran

Former Army officer Dr. Brent M. Eastwood analyzes the startling aviation losses in the Middle East. While 20 American aircraft have been damaged or...

Brent M. EastwoodMarch 24, 2026

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8,000 Targets Hit, and Iran Still Won’t Open the Strait of Hormuz

Defense expert Dr. Brent M. Eastwood analyzes the strategic stalemate of Operation Epic Fury. Despite suffering devastating military losses, Iran is weaponizing the Strait...

Brent M. EastwoodMarch 24, 2026

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 flies by the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during dual-carrier sustainment operations with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). In addition to demonstrating the Navy's inherent flexibility and scalability, this evolution provides the opportunity to conduct complex, multi-unit training to enhance maritime interoperability and combat readiness; prepare the Navy to protect our homeland; and preserve and promote peace anywhere around the world. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Juan Sotolongo/Released)

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The U.S. Navy Has 11 Aircraft Carriers. Only 1 Is Fighting Iran Right Now

Defense expert and former Air Force officer Christian D. Orr analyzes a critical logistical gap in Operation Epic Fury. With the USS Gerald R....

Christian D. OrrMarch 24, 2026

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Back from Purgatory: How the Iran War Could Save the U.S. Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship

Former Pentagon expert Kris Osborn examines the surprising redemption of the Littoral Combat Ship. Once criticized for its lack of blue-water survivability, the LCS...

Kris OsbornMarch 24, 2026

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Iran Just Rejected Trump’s Peace Plan — The War Is Back On

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America Has Both the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II Fighting in the Iran War — One Is Keeping Iranian Aircraft Away While the Other Finds and Destroys Targets

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F-35 Under Fire: How Iran Managed to Strike an “Invisible” Stealth Jet

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2,000 Marines, 20 F-35s, and the ‘Mini Aircraft Carrier’ USS Tripoli — The Pentagon’s Toolkit to Invade Iran’s Kharg Island

Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security

The Iran War Is Handing China A Playbook on How to Beat the U.S. Military

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The U.S. Just Used New GBU-72 5,000-Pound Bomb That Penetrates 100 Feet to Destroy Iran’s Missiles Aimed at Strait of Hormuz

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The U.S. Has Lost 20 Aircraft in the Iran War — 6 Killed in a Midair Collision, 3 Shot Down by Friendly Fire, and Only 1 Hit by Iran

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8,000 Targets Hit, and Iran Still Won’t Open the Strait of Hormuz

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The U.S. Navy Has 11 Aircraft Carriers. Only 1 Is Fighting Iran Right Now

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Back from Purgatory: How the Iran War Could Save the U.S. Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship

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