Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
The story of Hiroo Onoda is a classic explainer in the psychological extremes of military devotion. His legacy remains a subject of intense debate,...
Hi, what are you looking for?
The story of Hiroo Onoda is a classic explainer in the psychological extremes of military devotion. His legacy remains a subject of intense debate,...
Summary and Key Points: SR-71 Blackbird pilot David Peters recently revealed a “time-traveling” exploit involving a flight from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, to Beale...
Summary and Key Points on GCAP Fighter Delivery Date News: -Japan’s Ministry of Defense has formalized the 2035 service entry for the Global Combat...
Summary and Key Points: Japan’s Taigei-class diesel-electric submarines argue that modern undersea advantage is shifting from reactor endurance to stealth and force structure. -By...
Synopsis: As of February 2026, the U.S. Air Force is finalizing the deployment of 48 F-35A Lightning IIs to Misawa Air Base, Japan—a strategic...
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: Japan’s 2026 defense overhaul centers on the induction of 105 F-35A and F-35B stealth fighters. -This reinvigorated “First Island Chain”...
“Sphere of influence” has returned as a defining idea, but the real story is bigger than a U.S.-China-Russia triangle. Eight powers—India, Japan, Brazil, Saudi...
Synopsis: The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Musashi—sister ship to Yamato—was among the largest warships ever built, displacing about 73,000 tons and mounting 18.1-inch guns...
Summary and Key Points: U.S. airpower in Japan is set for a major upgrade as Misawa Air Base prepares to host 48 F-35A stealth...