Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Dr. Brent M. Eastwood, a former U.S. Army Infantry officer and defense expert, evaluates the strategic "long game" for the B-52 Stratofortress as it...
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Dr. Brent M. Eastwood, a former U.S. Army Infantry officer and defense expert, evaluates the strategic "long game" for the B-52 Stratofortress as it...
Christian D. Orr, a senior defense editor and former military contractor, evaluates the Merkava Mark 5 "Barak" (Lightning) as a premier candidate for the...
Defense expert Kris Osborn evaluates the Tomahawk Block IV, highlighting its shift from a pre-programmed strike tool to an ISR-capable loitering munition. Featuring a...
Steve Balestrieri, a former U.S. Army Special Forces NCO and National Security Columnist, evaluates the burgeoning military-technological alliance between China and Iran. Following the...
Summary and Key Points: Defense reporter Caleb Larson evaluates the critical “magazine depth” crisis during the 2026 Iran conflict. With over 400 Tomahawks expended...
Summary and Key Points: National security analyst Stephen Silver evaluates the civilian impact of the U.S.-Israeli air campaign against Iran. As of March 2026,...
Summary and Key Points: Defense expert Reuben F. Johnson evaluates a classified Washington Post report detailing the National Intelligence Council’s pre-war assessment of Iran....
Summary and Key Points: Steve Balestrieri, a former U.S. Army Special Forces NCO and National Security Columnist, evaluates the “existential crisis” of the Iranian...
Dr. Andrew Latham, a non-resident fellow at Defense Priorities, warns the Trump administration against the "Regime Change Trap" as Operation Epic Fury successfully degrades...
The total destruction of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN) during the opening phase of Operation Epic Fury represents a high-profile shift in...