Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Summary and Key Points: Dr. Brent M. Eastwood, a former U.S. Army Infantry officer and tech CEO, evaluates the $11 billion “Super Raptor” upgrade...
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Summary and Key Points: Dr. Brent M. Eastwood, a former U.S. Army Infantry officer and tech CEO, evaluates the $11 billion “Super Raptor” upgrade...
As of March 2026, the U.S. and Israeli success in Operation Epic Fury has demonstrated the devastating efficacy of stealth-led power projection against non-peer...
The B-1B Lancer, affectionately known as the "Bone," has officially joined the U.S. Air Force’s strategic bomber triumvirate in the skies over Iran. Following...
The YF-23, Northrop Grumman's "diamond-winged" contender for the Advanced Tactical Fighter contract, remains the ultimate "what-if" of the fifth-generation era. While the F-22 Raptor...
The F-117 Nighthawk, despite its "F" for Fighter designation, was a dedicated ground-attack aircraft that pioneered the era of low-observable technology. Developed by Lockheed’s...
As Operation Epic Fury enters its critical second week, the Trump administration faces a strategic crossroads: can airpower alone collapse the Islamic Republic, or...
The S-500 Prometey, Russia's most ambitious air and missile defense project, is designed to push the boundaries of terrestrial defense into the realm of...
However, Harrison Kass, a national security analyst and attorney, warns that "tactical success and strategic failure can be true together." While the infrastructure is...
Harry J. Kazianis, Editor-in-Chief of 19FortyFive and veteran national security expert, evaluates the "Washington-speak" beginning to echo in the West Wing. He argues that...
The B-2 Spirit, the world’s only operational long-range penetrating stealth bomber, continues to serve as the ultimate "big stick" of American diplomacy in 2026....