Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
The Advanced Tactical Fighter competition pitted Lockheed’s YF-22 against Northrop’s more radical YF-23 as the Air Force sought a successor to the F-15 built...
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The Advanced Tactical Fighter competition pitted Lockheed’s YF-22 against Northrop’s more radical YF-23 as the Air Force sought a successor to the F-15 built...
Canada’s planned purchase of 88 F-35s remains under review, giving Sweden an opening to push Saab’s Gripen as an alternative. The latest pitch pairs...
RUSI-style estimates point to 1,000 J-20s by 2030 and 125 jets a year—plus rapid engine and missile gains reshaping the air balance.
Synopsis: Talk of an “F-22 Super” is less about a new airframe and more about keeping the Raptor relevant while no replacement is in...
Summary and Key Points: On July 19, 2024, during RIMPAC west of Hawaii, a U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet launched an AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship...
Summary and Key Points: China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon is a flagship fifth-generation fighter with growing production numbers, long range, and advanced sensors that, on...
Synopsis and Key Points: China’s long-rumored H-20 stealth bomber appears to be moving closer to reality, promising China’s first dedicated strategic bomber and a...
Summary and Key Points – Lockheed Martin closed 2025 with a record 191 F-35 deliveries, signaling that global demand remains strong even as questions...
Summary and Key Points on GCAP Fighter: The UK, Italy, and Japan are nearing completion of a major contract expected to move the Global...
Summary and Key Points: Fifteen years after its first flight, China’s J-20 is positioned for a major modernization push that targets the areas Beijing...