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Russia's PAK DA was supposed to be the world's second stealth bomber — a subsonic B-2 rival capable of striking deep into European airspace....
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Russia's PAK DA was supposed to be the world's second stealth bomber — a subsonic B-2 rival capable of striking deep into European airspace....
The 2026 defense paradigm is shifting away from pure VLO (Very Low Observable) stealth as adversarial sensors become more adept at tracking 5th-generation signatures....
Christian D. Orr, former Air Force Security Forces officer and Pentagon contractor, reports on Northrop Grumman's accelerated B-21 Raider production program following a February...
Kris Osborn, Pentagon veteran and President of Warrior Maven, details the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber's active combat operations against Iran. Armed with 30,000-pound Massive...
Summary and Key Points: Defense analyst Jack Buckby evaluates claims from the China Aerodynamics Research and Development Centre (CARDC) regarding the Northrop Grumman B-21...
In the 2026 aerial battlespace, the Su-57 Felon represents the pinnacle of Russian "kinematic" design—prioritizing speed and maneuverability—whereas the F-35 and the emerging F-47...
Summary and Key Points: Military modernization expert Kris Osborn analyzes the synergy between the Boeing F-47 ‘NGAD’ sixth-generation fighter and the Northrop Grumman Stand-in...
Jack Buckby, a New York-based defense researcher and analyst, evaluates the "transparency of stealth", following claims by Chinese AI firm Jingan Technology. During the...
Brandon J. Weichert, Senior National Security Editor at 19FortyFive, evaluates the Zumwalt-class (DDG-1000) as a "technological white elephant" of the post-Cold War era. While...
Harrison Kass, a defense journalist and former U.S. Air Force pilot selectee, evaluates the 2026 "digital duel" between the U.S. and China over the...