Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
As of March 4, 2026, the "de facto" closure of the Strait of Hormuz has entered a critical tactical phase. While the Islamic Republic...
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As of March 4, 2026, the "de facto" closure of the Strait of Hormuz has entered a critical tactical phase. While the Islamic Republic...
With Operation Epic Fury entering its fifth day, the Iranian naval headquarters at Bandar Abbas lies in ruins, and the death of Admiral Ali...
The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is undergoing a profound tactical evolution, transforming from a land-centric strategic asset into a high-altitude maritime predator. The integration...
The tactical success of Operation Epic Fury in March 2026 is being overshadowed by a looming "VLS math" crisis. While the U.S. and Israel...
The declaration of a "closure" of the Strait of Hormuz by IRGC senior adviser Ebrahim Jabari on March 2, 2026, has triggered a possible...
The U.S. Navy has officially pivoted to a "range-first" doctrine in the Indo-Pacific, recognizing that carrier-based fighters must "out-stick" adversary long-range missiles to remain...
The "Shock and Anger" phase of Operation Epic Fury has achieved its tactical objectives against Iranian Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS), but at a...
The escalation of Operation Epic Fury has reached a fever pitch, with U.S. forces executing over 900 strikes in a single 24-hour window. As...
Summary and Key Points: Christian D. Orr, a senior defense editor and former Air Force officer, evaluates the Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH) crisis affecting...
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...