Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Brandon J. Weichert analyzes the U.S. Navy’s systemic "force-structure crunch" as Operation Epic Fury strains a brittle aircraft carrier fleet. With the USS Gerald...
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Brandon J. Weichert analyzes the U.S. Navy’s systemic "force-structure crunch" as Operation Epic Fury strains a brittle aircraft carrier fleet. With the USS Gerald...
The struggle to return the aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the flight line highlights a systemic issue: the U.S. Navy is currently operating...
The scheduled withdrawal of the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) in June 2026 marks a high-stakes transition for the U.S. Navy. As the aircraft...
The announcement of the "France Libre" (Free France) as the official name for the Porte-Avions de Nouvelle Génération (PANG) marks a historic pivot for...
The withdrawal of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay in Crete marks a critical inflection point for Operation...
The USS John C. Stennis is 14 months behind schedule and $483 million over budget. The USS Harry S. Truman begins its overhaul in...
France is spending $12 billion on the largest warship ever built in Europe — a nuclear-powered supercarrier meant to project Macron's vision of strategic...
The decision to retain the USS Nimitz is a symptom of a deeper industrial and strategic malaise. While the Ford-class was intended to revolutionize...
France's FS Charles de Gaulle (R91) remains a unique pillar of global naval power—being the only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in operation outside the U.S....
Jack Buckby, a New York-based defense researcher and national security analyst, evaluates the March 12, 2026, fire incident aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford...