Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
The deployment of B-2 Spirit stealth bombers in the opening salvos of Operation Epic Fury confirms that the U.S. Air Force is once again...
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The deployment of B-2 Spirit stealth bombers in the opening salvos of Operation Epic Fury confirms that the U.S. Air Force is once again...
The F-16 Fighting Falcon, first flown in 1974, remains the most prolific and versatile fighter in the global inventory. What began as a lightweight,...
The Boeing F-15EX Eagle II remains a cornerstone of the U.S. Air Force’s "high-low" mix, even as labor disruptions in St. Louis create tactical...
Summary and Key Points: Lockheed Martin has officially transitioned the F-22 Raptor into its “Raptor 2.0” configuration at the 2026 AFA Warfare Symposium. -By...
The U.S. is "pounding" Iran, but history says you can't drop a new government from a bomb bay. From the failed hunt for Saddam...
Summary and Key Points: Dr. Andrew Latham, a professor of international relations and fellow at Defense Priorities, evaluates the strategic limitations of Operation Epic...
Summary and Key Points: Dr. Michael Rubin, a former Pentagon official, analyzes historical precedents for using airpower to facilitate regime change and their relevance...
Summary and Key Points: Dr. Brent M. Eastwood, a defense analyst and former US Army Infantry officer, evaluates the F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance...
Summary and Top Points You Need to Know: Caleb Larson, a veteran security journalist, evaluates the B-21 Raider’s transition from prototype to the cornerstone...
Summary and Key Points: The SR-71 Blackbird remains the benchmark for manned speed and altitude, designed to survive Cold War air defenses by outrunning...