Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Summary and Key Points: THAAD is a mobile, land-based missile defense system built to intercept short- and medium-range ballistic missiles in their terminal phase,...
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Summary and Key Points: THAAD is a mobile, land-based missile defense system built to intercept short- and medium-range ballistic missiles in their terminal phase,...
Summary and Key Points: Amid rising tensions in January 2026, Iran has renewed threats to “close” the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint...
Summary and Key Points: China appears to be evolving its “carrier-killer” missile concept (DF-21D/DF-26B) into a weapon with intercontinental reach, threatening U.S. carrier strike...
New satellite imagery indicates renewed Chinese dredging activity at Antelope Reef in the Paracel Islands, a disputed chain claimed by Vietnam, Taiwan, and China...
Synopsis: The U.S. Army has declared its Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), known as the “Dark Eagle,” operational, marking a significant shift in Pacific...
Key Points and Summary – As China’s anti-ship capabilities grow, questions have arisen about equipping U.S. Navy vessels with land-based defenses like THAAD or...
Key Points and Summary – President Trump’s call for a new “Trump-class” battleship with 120 VLS cells and hypersonic missiles faces skepticism due to...
Key Points and Summary – China’s Rocket Force is portrayed as built for scale: large inventories, mobile launchers, and layered ranges designed to saturate...
Key Points and Summary – Russia is reportedly developing a new surface-to-air missile system, the S-550, framed as an evolution of the S-500 and...
Key Points and Summary – President Trump announced a record $11.5 billion arms package for Taiwan, covering eight tranches: 82 HIMARS launchers, 420 ATACMS...