Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
The M1 Abrams is currently undergoing its most radical transformation since the 1970s. As the U.S. Army pivots away from the cancelled SEPv4 program,...
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The M1 Abrams is currently undergoing its most radical transformation since the 1970s. As the U.S. Army pivots away from the cancelled SEPv4 program,...
The reported "disappearance" of the T-90M "Proryv" from the active front lines in Ukraine marks a pivotal shift in Russian armored doctrine for 2026....
The U.S. Army's M1E3 Abrams trades heavy armor for speed, silence, and hybrid power — a direct response to the drone-dominated killing fields of...
The M60's transition from a primary U.S. combatant to a global "security staple" highlights a 2026 reality: a well-maintained 2nd-generation hull with 3rd-generation sensors...
Christian D. Orr, a Senior Defense Editor and former Air Force Security Forces officer, evaluates the polarizing combat record of the Leopard 2 Main...
Steve Balestrieri, a former U.S. Army Special Forces Warrant Officer and national security columnist, evaluates the tactical "rebirth" of the M1A1 Abrams in Ukraine....
Christian D. Orr, a senior defense editor and former military contractor, evaluates the Merkava Mark 5 "Barak" (Lightning) as a premier candidate for the...
Jack Buckby, a New York-based defense researcher and national security analyst, evaluates the combat performance and strategic lessons of the Leopard 2 main battle...
The M10 Booker and the M1A2 SEPv4 upgrade cancellations signal a pivotal shift in U.S. Army doctrine, as the Pentagon grapples with the "weight-gain...
The FGM-148 Javelin remains one of the most sophisticated anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) in the global arsenal, but its transition from a media sensation...