Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
British defense researcher Jack Buckby examines the U.S. Air Force's radical shift in SEAD warfare. By combining the 6th-generation F-47 (NGAD) with Northrop Grumman's...
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British defense researcher Jack Buckby examines the U.S. Air Force's radical shift in SEAD warfare. By combining the 6th-generation F-47 (NGAD) with Northrop Grumman's...
Former Army officer Dr. Brent Eastwood examines the tragic end of the F-15E Strike Eagle’s 104-0 record. During 2026's Operation Epic Fury, three F-15Es...
National security journalist Stephen Silver breaks down the first instance of a U.S. F-35A being hit by enemy fire during the 2026 Iran campaign....
America's B-21 Raider stealth bomber is supposed to be untouchable — the warplane that can fly anywhere, hit anything, and come home safely. Chinese...
The U.S. Air Force’s F-47 (NGAD) fighter faces a decade-long wait, with operational availability now pushed to the mid-2030s. Rep. Rob Wittman confirms that...
The 145-Bomber Mandate: Why STRATCOM Wants a Second B-21 Production Line The up-and-coming Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider 6th-generation stealth bomber is not a supersonic...
The decision to extend the F-22 Raptor’s service life into the 2060s marks a tectonic shift in U.S. air superiority doctrine. As of March...
The pivot toward strict grooming standards reflects a broader 2026 shift in Department of Defense philosophy: the belief that uniformity is a prerequisite for...
Securing a pilot slot through Air Force Officer Training School (OTS) is widely regarded as the most statistically grueling path to the cockpit. In...
The acceleration of the B-21 Raider program marks a significant shift in American long-range strike doctrine as 2026 unfolds. By transitioning from a "boutique"...