Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
The February 2026 buildup of U.S. naval and air power in the Middle East is the largest since the 2003 Iraq invasion, yet the...
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The February 2026 buildup of U.S. naval and air power in the Middle East is the largest since the 2003 Iraq invasion, yet the...
AWACS, Tankers, and 2 Carriers: The U.S. Air Campaign Shape Against Iran Summary and Key Points: A major U.S. naval and air buildup in...
As of 2026, the U.S. Navy’s maritime supremacy is under its most intense scrutiny in decades. While the $13 billion Ford-class carriers project global...
Synopsis: The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber presents an insurmountable challenge for Iran’s integrated air defense network. While there is a chance Iran...
The deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Middle East signals a shift from symbolic signaling to active strike preparation against Iran....
Summary and Key Points: The USS Gerald R. Ford is currently transiting the Mediterranean, ending its mission in the Caribbean following the arrest of...
Summary and Key Points: On February 18, 2026, President Trump publicly warned British PM Keir Starmer that entering a 100-year lease for Diego Garcia...
Summary and Key Points: The deployment of F-22 Raptors, F-35As, and U-2 “Dragon Lady” spy planes to the Gulf marks a return to the...
Summary and Key Points: Israel says it has modified its F-35I Adir with new fuel tanks that extend range without sacrificing stealth, and it...
Summary and Key Points: U.S. Navy aircraft carriers remain the most flexible tool for global power projection, but their dominance is being tested by...