Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
The M60's transition from a primary U.S. combatant to a global "security staple" highlights a 2026 reality: a well-maintained 2nd-generation hull with 3rd-generation sensors...
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The M60's transition from a primary U.S. combatant to a global "security staple" highlights a 2026 reality: a well-maintained 2nd-generation hull with 3rd-generation sensors...
Christian D. Orr, a senior defense editor and former military contractor, evaluates the Merkava Mark 5 "Barak" (Lightning) as a premier candidate for the...
The M10 Booker and the M1A2 SEPv4 upgrade cancellations signal a pivotal shift in U.S. Army doctrine, as the Pentagon grapples with the "weight-gain...
Summary and Key Points: Steve Balestrieri, a former U.S. Army Special Forces NCO and PFWA member, evaluates the transition of the M1 Abrams from...
Summary and Key Points: In 2026, the world’s top tanks are defined by a mix of protection, firepower, mobility, and digital warfare tools. -This...
Summary and Key Points: China fields the world’s largest tank force, with roughly 6,800 armored vehicles built around three core platforms: the Type 99A,...
The Type 99B (ZTZ-99B) represents the pinnacle of Chinese heavy armor in 2026, evolving from a traditional "steel monster" into a sophisticated, network-centric node....
Summary and Key Points: As of February 2026, the M1A1 Abrams has transitioned from a struggling prestige asset to a specialized drone-age warrior in...
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Army is fast-tracking the M1E3 Abrams main battle tank, delivering four prototypes for soldier evaluation by Summer 2026—five...
Summary and Key Points: The Army’s future M1E3 aims to keep the Abrams relevant against the threats reshaping modern ground combat—especially drones, top-down missiles,...