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Stealth Elephant Walk: The Air Force Sent 60 Percent of Its B-2 Bombers Into the Sky

Summary: On April 15, 2024, nearly two-thirds of the United States Air Force's fleet of Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit bombers participated in a...

yesterday 1

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Peter Suciu

Russia's Tu-22M3 Bomber Disaster Is Just Beginning

Summary: Ukriane has successfully downed a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber, marking the first such loss for Russia in the Ukraine war. The Tu-22M3, used by...

yesterday 1

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Peter Suciu

Russia's T-62 Tank Nightmare Is Just Getting Started

Summary: As the Russo-Ukraine War progresses, Russia faces significant challenges with its tank forces, having lost over 3,000 tanks, a rate that...

yesterday 2

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Harrison Kass

The U.S. Navy's Great Ohio-Class Submarine Mistake

Summary: The Ohio-class submarines, initially built during the Cold War, played a critical role in America's nuclear deterrence strategy as part of...

yesterday 1

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Maya Carlin

Russia's New Husky-Class Submarine Just Might Be Doomed

Summary: Russia is advancing its military capabilities despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, with plans to develop the Laika class, also known as the...

yesterday 1

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Maya Carlin

DF-26: China's Guam-Killer Missile That Could Sink a Navy Aircraft Carrier

Summary: China's People's Liberation Army Rocket Forces (PLARF) possess the DF-26B intermediate-range ballistic missile, known as the "Guam...

yesterday 1

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Maya Carlin

Russia's Su-35 Flanker Fighter Nightmare Is Just Getting Started

Summary: The performance of Russia's Su-35 "Flanker" in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has raised questions about the aircraft's effectiveness in...

yesterday 1

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Harrison Kass

Montana-Class Battleships: What the U.S. Navy Needs to Fight China?

Summary: The Montana-class battleship, planned as a successor to the Iowa-class during WWII, was never built due to the rising prominence of...

yesterday 1

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Harrison Kass

Russia's Akula II-Class Submarine Is One of the Most Dangerous on Earth

Summary: The Akula-II class submarine, a key component of the Russian Navy's fleet, remains a formidable asset despite the broader challenges faced...

yesterday 1

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Stavros Atlamazoglou

Russia's Oscar II-Class Submarine Was Built to Sink the U.S. Navy (It Sank Itself)

Summary: The Oscar II-class submarine is a significant element of the Russian Navy, designed primarily for anti-ship warfare with a specific focus...

yesterday 1

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Stavros Atlamazoglou

MAKO: The Hypersonic Missile Built for U.S. Military F-35 Fighters

Summary: Lockheed Martin's recent unveiling of the Mako missile at the Sea Air Space 2024 event represents a significant advancement in...

yesterday 1

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Alex Hollings

The Age of the F-15 Fighter Is Now Over

Summary: The F-15 Eagle, first flown in 1972 and now produced by Boeing, remains a pivotal asset in global air superiority after over 40 years in...

yesterday 1

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Brandon J. Weichert

The Air Force's Unstoppable F-16 Fighter Jet

Summary: The F-16 Fighting Falcon, a cornerstone of U.S. Air Force capabilities since its introduction in 1979, has evolved from a supporting air...

yesterday 1

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Brandon J. Weichert

Narendra Modi Reorients India’s Past and Future

Americans and Europeans rightly draw wisdom and inspiration from their shared Greek and Roman heritage. Similarly, Indian Prime Minister Narendra...

yesterday 1

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Kaush Arha

Why the Donbas War Was Never “Civil”

Over ten years ago, the Russo-Ukrainian War, which began with Russia’s illegal occupation of Crimea on February 20, 2014, turned into a violent...

yesterday 8

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Andreas Umland

Russia's MiG-35 Nightmare Just Won't Seem to End

Russia’s MiG-35 will not likely impact the Russo-Ukraine War much, given that only eight of the new jets are known to have been delivered. The...

yesterday 1

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Harrison Kass

AI Top Gun?: Autonomous F-16 Just Took Part in a Dogfight With Manned Fighter

Hollywood might have the plot for Top Gun 3 – it would see Pete "Maverick" Mitchell flying against an autonomous aircraft to show that even a...

previous day 6

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Peter Suciu

Analysis: The Navy's Columbia-Class Submarine Is Becoming a Nightmare

Summary: The U.S. Navy's Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, intended to replace the aging Ohio-class, face significant...

previous day 8

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Peter Suciu

Lockheed Martin Scores Massive $17 Billon Deal to Upgrade U.S. Missile Defenses from ICBM Attack

Aerospace and defense giant Lockheed Martin has secured a $17 billion contract from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to develop the Next...

previous day 7

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Peter Suciu

Russia's Mach 2.82 MiG-31 Fighter Is Making the Ultimate Comeback

Summary: The MiG-31, known as the "Foxhound" by NATO, continues to be a pivotal component of the Russian Aerospace Forces despite its age, thanks...

previous day 9

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Peter Suciu

Husky-Class: Russia's New Powerhouse Nuclear Submarine Is in Trouble

Summary: The Russian Navy is planning to modernize its submarine fleet with the introduction of the Husky-class nuclear-powered attack submarine,...

previous day 9

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Brandon J. Weichert

T-14 Armata: Russia's Tank Nightmare Just Won't End

Summary: The T-14 Armata, Russia's latest Main Battle Tank, has faced significant challenges despite its advanced design and capabilities....

previous day 9

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Brandon J. Weichert

Give Israel the F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighter

The F-22A Raptor is hands down the best warplane to fly the unfriendly skies today. The F-22 was originally designed in the 1980s as a next-level,...

previous day 7

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Brandon J. Weichert

Time for the IMF to Get Back to Basics

Kristalina Georgieva, the current Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will finish her first five-year term on September 30,...

previous day 4

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Daniel Runde

A Pair of B-1B Lancer Bombers Just Landed on Russia's Doorstep

Summary: The B-1B Lancer, a key asset in the U.S. Air Force's strategic bomber fleet, continues to demonstrate its operational versatility and...

previous day 7

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Peter Suciu

F-35: Still the Most Capable Combat Aircraft if it Can’t Be Used in Combat?

Summary: The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II program has faced significant hurdles with its Block 4 upgrades, leading the U.S. Department of...

previous day 4

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Peter Suciu

Russia's Yasen-M Class Submarine: Now Armed with Hypersonic Missiles

Summary: Russia is planning to enhance its naval capabilities by equipping its Yasen-M class nuclear submarines with the advanced Zircon hypersonic...

previous day 5

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Maya Carlin

Medium Aircraft Carriers: The Navy's Future or a Giant Mistake?

The US Navy loves big, super-sized aircraft carriers. What about something a little smaller - like a Medium Aircraft Carrier?  - The Americans...

previous day 5

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Brent M. Eastwood

Israel's Not-So-Secret Nuclear Weapons Program Has Just One Goal

Summary: Israel's nuclear arsenal, estimated to contain between 90 and 400 nuclear weapons, remains a critical element in its national security...

previous day 6

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Brandon J. Weichert

María Corina Machado Is Not a Martyr

In the last few weeks, two staffers for Venezuelan opposition candidate María Corina Machado were arrested under false charges, according to...

previous day 8

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Joseph Bouchard

Russia's T-95 Tank: The Revolutionary Battle Tank That Never Was

Summary: The T-95, an experimental fourth-generation main battle tank developed by Russia's Uralvagonzavod, was poised to revolutionize armored...

previous day 5

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Maya Carlin

Skipjack-Class: The Nuclear Attack Submarine That Transformed the U.S. Navy

Summary: The Skipjack-class submarine, operational from the late 1950s to 1990, marked a significant evolution in submarine design for the U.S....

previous day 6

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Harrison Kass

Mike Johnson’s Finest Hour will Enrage MAGA Republicans

Is House Speaker Mike Johnson a MAGA or Reagan Republican? In speaking to CNN, Johnson came down firmly on the side of the latter. “I’m a child of...

previous day 4

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Jacob Heilbrunn

Russia's Tu-160M2: Next-Generation Bomber Armed with Hypersonic Missiles

Summary: The Russian Tu-160M, known as the "White Swan" or by its NATO reporting name "Blackjack," is undergoing a significant upgrade to the...

previous day 4

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Brandon J. Weichert

PATRIOT Missile: The Best Missile Defense System Ever

Summary: The PATRIOT Missile Defense System, produced by U.S. defense contractors Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, is a cornerstone of the United...

previous day 6

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Brandon J. Weichert

U.S. Presidential Elections Loom Over the Iranian Rial

On March 25, 2024, as Iranians celebrated Nowruz (Persian New Year), the black market rate of the Iranian rial plunged to a record low. Despite...

previous day 5

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Saeed Ghasseminejad

Iran's Attack on Israel was Enabled by North Korean Missile Technology

Iran last weekend launched a large-scale overnight air strike on Israel. More than 300 drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles targeted the...

previous day 5

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Bruce E. Bechtol

At Home and Abroad, Intimidation is Now Official Russian Policy

In the first year of its war on Ukraine, Russia largely abandoned any attempt to preserve normal relationships with the international community. It...

previous day 1

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Thomas Kent

The West Needs a Realistic Ukraine War Strategy Now

No matter how the Russo-Ukrainian war ends, future historians will ask how it was possible for the Kremlin to intimidate and confound the...

previous day 6

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Dennis Soltys

Serbia is Committed to Balkan Peace

The recent National Interest article, “Serbian Officials Threaten Violence If UN Adopts Srebrenica Resolution,” misunderstands and misrepresents...

previous day 4

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Marko Djuric

Why the A-4 Skyhawk Deserves a Place in Aviation History

The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk gets lost in the mix sometimes—but between 1954 and 1979, nearly 3,000 A-4s were produced, making the jet a ubiquitous...

previous day 10

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Harrison Kass

Destroying Houthi and Iranian Missiles Has Cost $1 Billion

Summary: The U.S. Navy has spent approximately $1 billion countering missile and drone attacks from Iran and the Tehran-backed Houthis in the...

wednesday 8

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Peter Suciu

Ukraine Is Making Sure Putin's Forces in Crimea Pay a Heavy Price

Videos have been circulating on social media on Wednesday morning that purported to show a fire raging at the Dzhankoi Air Base in northern Crimea...

wednesday 5

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Peter Suciu

The U.S. Air Force May Only Get 100 B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers

Summary: The U.S. Air Force may limit its acquisition of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider to 100 aircraft, according to recent statements by senior...

wednesday 10

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Peter Suciu

USS Wisconsin: This U.S. Navy Iowa-Class Battleship Is Now 80 Years Old

Summary: The USS Wisconsin (BB-64), an Iowa-class battleship, celebrated its 80th "Oak Anniversary" with a time capsule ceremony in Norfolk,...

wednesday 1

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Peter Suciu

The Old F-117 Nighthawk Is Still Fighting for the U.S. Air Force

Summary: The F-117 Nighthawk, officially retired by the U.S. Air Force in 2008, continues to be an active presence in the skies, defying typical...

wednesday 10

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Harrison Kass

Russia's Lada-Class Submarine Packed One Heck of a Military Punch

Summary: The Russian Navy, despite recent setbacks in Ukraine, continues to operate one of the world's most formidable submarine fleets, including...

wednesday 8

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Stavros Atlamazoglou

Dassault Mirage F1: The Incredible Fighter Jet That Served Everywhere

Summary: The Dassault Mirage F1, first introduced in 1966, was a significant advancement in French aviation, serving as a successor to the Mirage...

wednesday 8

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Harrison Kass

Invincible-Class Submarine Is Headed to China's Doorstep Thanks to Germany

Summary: The Invincible-class, built by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems of Germany, boasts cutting-edge features like extensive automation, large...

wednesday 10

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Harrison Kass

AUKUS Nuclear-Powered SSN Submarine Could be a Drone Mothership

Summary: The AUKUS pact, an initiative involving the U.S., UK, and Australia, is advancing the development of the SSN-AUKUS, a nuclear-powered fast...

wednesday 7

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Peter Suciu

B-21 Raider: The Old 'Battleship' of the 21st Century?

Summary: The U.S. Air Force recently indicated potential cost reductions for the B-21 Raider, its next-generation stealth bomber, with fiscal...

wednesday 5

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Peter Suciu

Dassault Rafale: The Fighter Plane Every Air Force Would Love to Fly

Summary: France's Rafale fighter jet, designed in the 1970s to meet the needs of both the French Air Force and Navy, is experiencing a resurgence...

wednesday 8

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Maya Carlin

Masters of the Air Reveals the Nature of Middle East Wars

History is in the making whenever nations’ airy navies grapple in the central blue. And you can learn from it. I just finished delayed-action...

wednesday 8

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James Holmes

Russia's Akula-Class Submarine Is a Nightmare for the U.S. Navy

Summary: The deployment of the Akula I-class Soviet nuclear-powered attack submarine in 1985 caught Western intelligence off guard, as they had not...

wednesday 4

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Brandon J. Weichert

F-16: The Greatest Fighter Plane to Ever Fly

Summary: The F-16 Fighting Falcon, a mainstay of the U.S. Air Force since its introduction in 1978, has demonstrated versatility as both an...

wednesday 8

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Brandon J. Weichert

The Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carrier Era Is Over

Summary: The United States boasts eleven nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, including ten from the Nimitz-class, first launched in 1972 with a...

wednesday 2

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Brandon J. Weichert

Israel’s Retaliation Dilemma

In the wake of the Iranian barrage of drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles against Israel on April 13, Israeli officials have made it...

wednesday 4

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Greg Priddy

Akula: The Russian Submarines That Makes U.S. Navy Admirals Sweat

Summary: The Akula-class submarines, introduced by the Soviet Union in the mid-1980s, remain a vital part of Russia's naval capabilities nearly...

wednesday 9

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Maya Carlin

Israel’s 5 Best Fighter Planes Ever

As the world awaits Israel’s expected retaliation following Iran’s recent barrage, an overview of the IAF’s best fighter platforms is timely....

wednesday 3

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Maya Carlin

Dassault Mirage 4000: The Futuristic Fighter Plane France Almost Flew

Summary: The Dassault Mirage 4000, despite its advanced design and high capabilities, failed to enter full production, making it a notable example...

wednesday 9

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Harrison Kass

María Corino Machado Is Not a Martyr

In the last few weeks, two staffers for Venezuelan opposition candidate María Corina Machado were arrested under false charges, according to...

wednesday 10

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Joseph Bouchard

What Happens If a "Carrier Killer" Missile Hits a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier?

Summary: The vulnerability of U.S. Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carriers to "carrier killer" missiles developed by China and Russia raises...

16.04.2024 9

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Peter Suciu

F-35: The $2 Trillion Fighter Plane with Problems

Summary: The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports the lifetime cost of the F-35 Lightning II is now projected to exceed $2 trillion, a...

16.04.2024 10

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Peter Suciu

Ukrainian Drones Destroyed One of Three Beriev Be-200s

Summary: Russia's ongoing conflict in Ukraine has led to the loss of numerous aircraft, including a Beriev Be-200 from its fleet, which suffered...

16.04.2024 10

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Peter Suciu

Charles de Gaulle: France's Aircraft Carrier Is Now a 'NATO' Aircraft Carrier

Summary: The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, named after the former president known for his independent stance from NATO, will soon...

16.04.2024 2

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Peter Suciu

Russia's Su-27 Fighter Looks 'Mediocre' In Ukraine War

Summary: Despite having superior numbers and technology, Russia's Aerospace Forces have not secured air dominance in Ukraine, partly due to the...

16.04.2024 2

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Stavros Atlamazoglou

Iran’s Ballistic Missiles: How Much of a Threat are They to Israel?

Summary: Iran's recent direct missile and drone attack on Israel marks a significant escalation in regional tensions, showcasing Tehran's growing...

16.04.2024 5

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Maya Carlin

F-35I Adir: Israel Has a Special Stealth Fighter Even America Doesn't Fly

Summary: Over the weekend, Iran escalated tensions by launching over 300 drones and missiles at Israel. Despite the successful interception of most...

16.04.2024 4

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Maya Carlin

Shahad-136: Iran's Long Range Kamikaze Swarm Drone that Attacked Israel

Summary: Iran significantly escalated its conflict with Israel by directly launching a barrage of UAVs and missiles on April 13, moving away from...

16.04.2024 2

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Maya Carlin

Russia's Yankee-Class Submarines: Famous for All the Wrong Reasons

Summary: The Soviet-era Yankee class was a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine introduced in the 1960s, designed to rival the West's...

16.04.2024 10

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Harrison Kass

Aircraft Carrier Destroyer: Why the Navy Feared Russia's Oscar-Class Submarines

Summary: The Oscar-class submarine, a Soviet-era nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine, first entered service in 1980. Originally designed to...

16.04.2024 9

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Harrison Kass

Israel vs. Iran: Comparing Military Strengths After Recent Missile Attack

Summary: Iran launched an unprecedented direct attack on Israel, firing around 300 ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and suicide drones, of...

16.04.2024 2

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Stavros Atlamazoglou

Iran's Drone and Missile Attack on Israel Was Never Going to Start World War III

Summary: Iran's recent attack on Israel, involving 300 drones and missiles, represents a strategy termed "kinetic diplomacy," where military...

16.04.2024 3

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Alex Hollings

Russia's Su-27 Flanker Now Flies for China: Meet the J-11B Fighter

Summary: Russia's Su-27, a premier fourth-generation fighter, was initially developed to counter the American F-15 and entered Soviet service in...

16.04.2024 4

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Brandon J. Weichert

Russia's Kirov-Class Battlecruiser Nightmare Has Just Begun

Summary: The Soviet-designed Kirov-class battlecruisers, initially intended to counter US Navy aircraft carriers and submarines, have largely...

16.04.2024 5

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Brandon J. Weichert

The Iranian-Israeli Cold War is Turning Hot

Any serious observer of the Middle East knows that, long before Hamas’ October 7 terror campaign and the resulting military offensive in the Gaza...

16.04.2024 3

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Ilan Berman

On Ukraine Aid, Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries Must Do the Right Thing

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) appears to be on the verge of separating aid to Israel from that of Ukraine and Taiwan. He would propose...

16.04.2024 2

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Dov S. Zakheim

The U.S. Navy Used its SM-3 Interceptor Missile for the First Time

United States Navy warships fired the RIM-161 Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) ship-based surface-to-air interceptor missile for the first time in combat...

16.04.2024 4

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Peter Suciu

Benjamin Netanyahu is Pushing for War with Iran

Once again, the Middle East is on the brink of full-scale war. The tit-for-tat exchanges between Israel and Iran are increasing the risk that the...

16.04.2024 10

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Jon Hoffman

Tehran’s Retaliation Logic

On April 13, Iran launched an aerial strike against Israel, retaliating for an Israeli attack on its embassy in Damascus, which resulted in the...

16.04.2024 10

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Arman Mahmoudian

Russia's T-14 Armata Tank Is Just A Bunch of Hype

Summary: Despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russia has refrained from deploying its advanced T-14 Armata main battle tanks. While the T-14...

15.04.2024 6

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Stavros Atlamazoglou

Ukraine’s Mediation Wars: The West vs. the Global South

As the war between Russia and Ukraine shows no signs of abating, the conflict is taking on new dimensions in scope and intensity. The war has...

15.04.2024 10

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Eugene Chausovsky

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