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The National Interest |
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...
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...
Summary: As the Russo-Ukraine War progresses, Russia faces significant challenges with its tank forces, having lost over 3,000 tanks, a rate that...
Summary: The Ohio-class submarines, initially built during the Cold War, played a critical role in America's nuclear deterrence strategy as part of...
Summary: Russia is advancing its military capabilities despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, with plans to develop the Laika class, also known as the...
Summary: China's People's Liberation Army Rocket Forces (PLARF) possess the DF-26B intermediate-range ballistic missile, known as the "Guam...
Summary: The performance of Russia's Su-35 "Flanker" in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has raised questions about the aircraft's effectiveness in...
Summary: The Montana-class battleship, planned as a successor to the Iowa-class during WWII, was never built due to the rising prominence of...
Summary: The Akula-II class submarine, a key component of the Russian Navy's fleet, remains a formidable asset despite the broader challenges faced...
Summary: The Oscar II-class submarine is a significant element of the Russian Navy, designed primarily for anti-ship warfare with a specific focus...
Summary: Lockheed Martin's recent unveiling of the Mako missile at the Sea Air Space 2024 event represents a significant advancement in...
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...
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...
Americans and Europeans rightly draw wisdom and inspiration from their shared Greek and Roman heritage. Similarly, Indian Prime Minister Narendra...
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...
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...
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...
Summary: The U.S. Navy's Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, intended to replace the aging Ohio-class, face significant...
Aerospace and defense giant Lockheed Martin has secured a $17 billion contract from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to develop the Next...
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...
Summary: The Russian Navy is planning to modernize its submarine fleet with the introduction of the Husky-class nuclear-powered attack submarine,...
Summary: The T-14 Armata, Russia's latest Main Battle Tank, has faced significant challenges despite its advanced design and capabilities....
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,...
Kristalina Georgieva, the current Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will finish her first five-year term on September 30,...
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...
Summary: The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II program has faced significant hurdles with its Block 4 upgrades, leading the U.S. Department of...
Summary: Russia is planning to enhance its naval capabilities by equipping its Yasen-M class nuclear submarines with the advanced Zircon hypersonic...
The US Navy loves big, super-sized aircraft carriers. What about something a little smaller - like a Medium Aircraft Carrier? - The Americans...
Summary: Israel's nuclear arsenal, estimated to contain between 90 and 400 nuclear weapons, remains a critical element in its national security...
In the last few weeks, two staffers for Venezuelan opposition candidate María Corina Machado were arrested under false charges, according to...
Summary: The T-95, an experimental fourth-generation main battle tank developed by Russia's Uralvagonzavod, was poised to revolutionize armored...
Summary: The Skipjack-class submarine, operational from the late 1950s to 1990, marked a significant evolution in submarine design for the U.S....
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...
Summary: The Russian Tu-160M, known as the "White Swan" or by its NATO reporting name "Blackjack," is undergoing a significant upgrade to the...
Summary: The PATRIOT Missile Defense System, produced by U.S. defense contractors Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, is a cornerstone of the United...
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...
Iran last weekend launched a large-scale overnight air strike on Israel. More than 300 drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles targeted the...
In the first year of its war on Ukraine, Russia largely abandoned any attempt to preserve normal relationships with the international community. It...
No matter how the Russo-Ukrainian war ends, future historians will ask how it was possible for the Kremlin to intimidate and confound the...
The recent National Interest article, “Serbian Officials Threaten Violence If UN Adopts Srebrenica Resolution,” misunderstands and misrepresents...
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...
Summary: The U.S. Navy has spent approximately $1 billion countering missile and drone attacks from Iran and the Tehran-backed Houthis in the...
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...
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...
Summary: The USS Wisconsin (BB-64), an Iowa-class battleship, celebrated its 80th "Oak Anniversary" with a time capsule ceremony in Norfolk,...
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...
Summary: The Russian Navy, despite recent setbacks in Ukraine, continues to operate one of the world's most formidable submarine fleets, including...
Summary: The Dassault Mirage F1, first introduced in 1966, was a significant advancement in French aviation, serving as a successor to the Mirage...
Summary: The Invincible-class, built by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems of Germany, boasts cutting-edge features like extensive automation, large...
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...
Summary: The U.S. Air Force recently indicated potential cost reductions for the B-21 Raider, its next-generation stealth bomber, with fiscal...
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...
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...
Summary: The deployment of the Akula I-class Soviet nuclear-powered attack submarine in 1985 caught Western intelligence off guard, as they had not...
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...
Summary: The United States boasts eleven nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, including ten from the Nimitz-class, first launched in 1972 with a...
In the wake of the Iranian barrage of drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles against Israel on April 13, Israeli officials have made it...
Summary: The Akula-class submarines, introduced by the Soviet Union in the mid-1980s, remain a vital part of Russia's naval capabilities nearly...
As the world awaits Israel’s expected retaliation following Iran’s recent barrage, an overview of the IAF’s best fighter platforms is timely....
Summary: The Dassault Mirage 4000, despite its advanced design and high capabilities, failed to enter full production, making it a notable example...
In the last few weeks, two staffers for Venezuelan opposition candidate María Corina Machado were arrested under false charges, according to...
Summary: The vulnerability of U.S. Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carriers to "carrier killer" missiles developed by China and Russia raises...
Summary: The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports the lifetime cost of the F-35 Lightning II is now projected to exceed $2 trillion, a...
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...
Summary: The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, named after the former president known for his independent stance from NATO, will soon...
Summary: Despite having superior numbers and technology, Russia's Aerospace Forces have not secured air dominance in Ukraine, partly due to the...
Summary: Iran's recent direct missile and drone attack on Israel marks a significant escalation in regional tensions, showcasing Tehran's growing...
Summary: Over the weekend, Iran escalated tensions by launching over 300 drones and missiles at Israel. Despite the successful interception of most...
Summary: Iran significantly escalated its conflict with Israel by directly launching a barrage of UAVs and missiles on April 13, moving away from...
Summary: The Soviet-era Yankee class was a nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine introduced in the 1960s, designed to rival the West's...
Summary: The Oscar-class submarine, a Soviet-era nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine, first entered service in 1980. Originally designed to...
Summary: Iran launched an unprecedented direct attack on Israel, firing around 300 ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and suicide drones, of...
Summary: Iran's recent attack on Israel, involving 300 drones and missiles, represents a strategy termed "kinetic diplomacy," where military...
Summary: Russia's Su-27, a premier fourth-generation fighter, was initially developed to counter the American F-15 and entered Soviet service in...
Summary: The Soviet-designed Kirov-class battlecruisers, initially intended to counter US Navy aircraft carriers and submarines, have largely...
Any serious observer of the Middle East knows that, long before Hamas’ October 7 terror campaign and the resulting military offensive in the Gaza...
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...
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...
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...
On April 13, Iran launched an aerial strike against Israel, retaliating for an Israeli attack on its embassy in Damascus, which resulted in the...
Summary: Despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russia has refrained from deploying its advanced T-14 Armata main battle tanks. While the T-14...
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...