Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Dr. Brent M. Eastwood, a former U.S. Army Infantry officer and national security analyst, evaluates the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz as...
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Dr. Brent M. Eastwood, a former U.S. Army Infantry officer and national security analyst, evaluates the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz as...
Caleb Larson, a veteran defense reporter and national security analyst, evaluates the strategic evolution of the America-class (LHA-6) amphibious assault ships. While the initial...
Summary and Key Points: Pfc. James Anderson Jr., a Compton native, became the first Black Marine to receive the Medal of Honor for heroism...
Summary and Key Points: On the eve of the 2003 Iraq invasion, Gen. James Mattis issued a directive that would define his career: “Engage...
Summary and Key Points: General James Mattis, known by the call sign “CHAOS” and the media-dubbed moniker “Mad Dog,” remains one of the most...
Summary and Key Points: The “Special Relationship” between the U.S. and UK faces a modern challenge from sensationalist media narratives. -Recent rumors suggested that...
Summary and Key Points: Lockheed Martin is in high-level talks with the Department of Defense over a “Ferrari” F-35 concept—an upgraded Lightning II meant...
Summary and Key Points: The Marine Corps has suspended sales and first-time issue of its grey all-weather coat after a specific production lot began...
The Marine Corps’ FY2027 retention bonus program is offering major incentives—sometimes exceeding $60,000—for enlisted Marines who reenlist and retrain into high-demand, low-density specialties such...
Summary and Key Points: U.S. Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment have arrived in Bardufoss, Norway, for “Exercise Cold Response 26” aboard...