Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Dr. Michael Rubin, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and veteran Pentagon analyst, provides a strategic "reality check" on the current Strait...
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Dr. Michael Rubin, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and veteran Pentagon analyst, provides a strategic "reality check" on the current Strait...
Kris Osborn, President of Warrior Maven and former Pentagon acquisition expert, evaluates the historic 727-day deployment of the Ohio-class USS Florida (SSGN-728). While the...
Dr. Robert Kelly, a professor of international relations at Pusan National University, provides a critical assessment of the "Pivot to Asia". Originally proposed in...
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...
Caleb Larson, a veteran defense reporter and analyst, evaluates the enduring strategic value of the Blue Ridge-class command ships. Despite being over 50 years...
Brandon J. Weichert, Senior National Security Editor at 19FortyFive and geopolitical analyst, evaluates the USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) as the unrivaled "silent king" of...
Harrison Kass, an attorney and national security journalist, provides a sobering strategic assessment of the "morning after" for Operation Epic Fury. While the U.S....
Jack Buckby, a New York-based defense researcher and national security analyst, evaluates the March 12, 2026, fire incident aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford...
Steve Balestrieri, a former U.S. Army Special Forces NCO and National Security Columnist, explores the "Purge of 1917," a historic military review that resulted...
Summary and Key Points: Defense analyst Dr. Brent M. Eastwood evaluates the potential for a SEAL Team Six raid on Kharg Island, the terminal...