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Brandon J. Weichert

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U.S. Navy Battleship USS North Carolina Is Fighting a Race Against Time

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Brandon J. Weichert

Ball of Fire: How the U.S. Navy's Aircraft Carrier Age Could End in a Bang

Summary: Despite the United States Navy's commanding fleet of advanced aircraft carriers, including ten Nimitz-class and one Gerald R. Ford-class,...

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Brandon J. Weichert

China Wants to Conquer the South China Sea

Summary: China's aggressive claims over the South China Sea, including areas like the Second Thomas Shoal, are part of a broader strategy to secure...

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Brandon J. Weichert

China vs. Japan In a War for the Senkaku Islands? Why It Could Happen

Summary: Recent analysis suggests China may be preparing for military action in the Indo-Pacific, with multiple potential targets identified based on...

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Brandon J. Weichert

HMS Hood: The Royal Navy's Battlecruiser That Was Destined to Fail

Summary: The HMS Hood, once the pride of the British Royal Navy and the largest warship globally during the interwar years, met a tragic fate early in...

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Brandon J. Weichert

The Iowa-Class Battleships are a Nightmare for the U.S. Navy for One Reason

Summary: The Iowa-class battleships, designed during the Interwar Years, symbolize a bygone era of U.S. naval dominance and strategic foresight,...

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The U.S. Navy's Virginia-Class Submarine Nightmare Is Just Getting Started

Summary: America's shipyards face a critical challenge as they struggle to meet the demands for new warships, notably the Virginia-class submarines,...

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Brandon J. Weichert

The U.S. Navy's Constellation-Class Frigate Nightmare Is Real

Summary: The delays in the development and delivery of the Constellation-class frigate, alongside broader challenges within America's defense...

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Brandon J. Weichert

Russia's Su-75 Checkmate Fighter Nightmare Just Won't End

Summary: Russia's ambitions to produce competitive fifth-generation warplanes like the Su-75 "Checkmate" have been hindered by the ongoing war in...

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Brandon J. Weichert

Qaher-313: Inside Iran's Fake Stealth Fighter Plane

Summary: Iran, facing heavy sanctions and geopolitical pressure from the U.S., Israel, and Sunni Arab states, continues to assert its influence...

29.04.2024 20

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Brandon J. Weichert

Su-25 Frogfoot: Russia’s Answer to the A-10 Warthog

Summary: The Su-25 "Frogfoot," Russia's counterpart to the US A-10 Warthog, has faced mixed results in combat over its decades-long service. Designed...

29.04.2024 10

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Brandon J. Weichert

Russia's Su-33 Aircraft Carrier Fighter Nightmare Is Embarrassing

Summary: Russia's quest to become an aircraft carrier power has been marred by failures, notably with the Su-33 fighter jet. Introduced in 1999, this...

29.04.2024 20

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Brandon J. Weichert

Russia's MiG-41 Fighter Nightmare Has Just Begun

Summary: Russia's aviation industry is supposelly developing the MiG-41, a sixth-generation fighter jet aimed to replace the aging MiG-31. Promised to...

29.04.2024 10

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Brandon J. Weichert

Russia's Su-57 Felon Fighter Nightmare Is Just Getting Started

Summary: Russia's boasting of advanced aircraft like the mythical MiG-41 and the Su-57 "Felon" has not translated into their deployment in Ukraine,...

29.04.2024 20

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Brandon J. Weichert

T-72: The Old Tank That Saved Russia in the Ukraine War

The T-72 Tank Won't Go Away: The Ukraine War has entered its third, hellish year. Both sides have sides suffered horrible losses. The frontlines...

28.04.2024 10

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Brandon J. Weichert

USS Enterprise: How a Navy Nuclear Power Aircraft Carrier 'Struck a Rock'

Summary: The USS Enterprise (CV-65), America's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, faced two significant incidents in the 1980s that highlighted...

27.04.2024 10

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Brandon J. Weichert

Israel’s F-16I Soufa Fighter was Built for One Reason Only

Summary: The Israeli Air Force's F-16I Soufa, specifically enhanced for strategic operations, reflects Israel's advanced military capabilities,...

27.04.2024 10

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Brandon J. Weichert

Aircraft Carriers Aren't Enough: The U.S. Navy Needs Diesel Attack Submarines

Summary: The U.S. Navy faces strategic and budgetary challenges, with increasing pressure to rethink its current reliance on costly, high-tech systems...

27.04.2024 20

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Brandon J. Weichert

The U.S. Air Force's B-1 Lancer Bomber Nightmare Is Just Getting Started

Summary: The B-1 Lancer, known as "The Bone," has been a cornerstone of U.S. airpower, having served effectively in several conflicts since its...

27.04.2024 10

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Brandon J. Weichert

USS Forrestal: Triumph and Tragedy of America's First 'Super' Aircraft Carrier

Summary: The USS Forrestal, the U.S. Navy's first supercarrier and part of the Forrestal-class, played a pivotal role during the Vietnam War,...

27.04.2024 10

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Brandon J. Weichert

Why Did Seawolf-Class Submarine USS Connecticut Slam Into an Underwater Mountain?

The USS Connecticut is one of only three Seawolf-class submarines that the U.S. Navy operates. They are among the most advanced submarines in the...

26.04.2024 10

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Brandon J. Weichert

Russia's Su-47 Berkut Fighter Had 'Backwards' Wings for a Reason

Summary: The Su-47 Berkut, developed in post-Soviet Russia during the 1990s, showcased forward-swept wings and was an attempt at a stealth fighter,...

25.04.2024 10

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Brandon J. Weichert

Russia's Su-37 Fighter was a Flying 'Terminator'

Summary: The Russian Su-37 "Flying Terminator" was a demonstrator aircraft that showcased several cutting-edge technologies despite its ultimate...

25.04.2024 7

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Brandon J. Weichert

Donald Trump Has a Path to Victory

Summary: The upcoming 2024 U.S. presidential election is shaping up to be tightly contested between President Joe Biden and former President Donald...

25.04.2024 10

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Brandon J. Weichert

The U.S. Navy Just Can’t Quit the F/A-18 Super Hornet

Summary: The U.S. Navy continues to invest in the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet, recently awarding a $1.3 billion contract for 17 new Block III...

25.04.2024 20

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Brandon J. Weichert

Analysis: Why China Wants a Fleet of New Aircraft Carriers

Summary: China is aggressively expanding its aircraft carrier fleet, confounding Western analysts who view carriers as outdated due to advanced...

24.04.2024 10

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Brandon J. Weichert

China's H-20 Bomber Could Be a Nightmare for the U.S. Military

Summary: US intelligence officials claim China's H-20 stealth bomber isn't as advanced as the US's B-21 Raider, citing significant engineering...

24.04.2024 10

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Brandon J. Weichert

Don't Cut the B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber

The B-21, a stealth bomber designed to penetrate sophisticated air defenses, is central to the Air Force's strategic capabilities. -However, concerns...

23.04.2024 10

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Brandon J. Weichert

T-90 Tank: A Nightmare for Russia on the Battlefield?

Summary: The T-90 tank, developed during the late Soviet era, was designed to be a substantial upgrade over older models like the T-72 and T-80,...

22.04.2024 10

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Brandon J. Weichert

China's J-20 Is One Dangerous Stealth Fighter the U.S. Air Force Fears

Summary: The Chengdu J-20 "Mighty Dragon," China's counterpart to the F-22 Raptor, is often debated in the West regarding its classification as a...

22.04.2024 10

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Brandon J. Weichert

China's J-35 Fighter Could Be a Menace Flying from Aircraft Carriers

Summary: The Shenyang Aircraft Corporation's J-35 is elevating China's naval capabilities, potentially shifting the balance of power at sea in favor...

22.04.2024 10

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Brandon J. Weichert

The U.S. Military's F-22 Raptor Fighter Nightmare Is Just Getting Started

Summary: The F-22 Raptor remains the most advanced fifth-generation air superiority fighter, despite being developed three decades ago to counter the...

22.04.2024 20

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Brandon J. Weichert

Essex-Class: The U.S. Navy's Unforgettable Aircraft Carrier

Summary: The Essex-class aircraft carriers, the largest class of capital ships in the 20th century, played a crucial role in World War II,...

20.04.2024 10

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Brandon J. Weichert

The Midway-Class Was the Unstoppable U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier

Summary: The Midway-class aircraft carriers, first launched in 1945, became foundational to the U.S. Navy's early Cold War operations. Notable for...

20.04.2024 20

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Brandon J. Weichert

Dolphin-Class Submarine: Israel’s Unofficial Nuclear Weapons Platform

A remarkably small diesel-fueled submarine built by the German firm Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW), the Dolphin-class submarine is Israel’s...

20.04.2024 10

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Brandon J. Weichert

USS United States: The Aircraft Carrier Designed to Launch Bombers

Summary: The USS United States (CVA-58) was a proposed nuclear-powered aircraft carrier designed to revolutionize naval capabilities by launching Air...

20.04.2024 10

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Brandon J. Weichert

USS America: The U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier That Just Wouldn't Sink

Summary: The USS America (CV-66), a decommissioned Kitty Hawk-class supercarrier, was intentionally sunk in 2005 during a Navy exercise known as...

20.04.2024 10

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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...

19.04.2024 10

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Brandon J. Weichert

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...

19.04.2024 10

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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,...

19.04.2024 10

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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 States...

18.04.2024 10

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Brandon J. Weichert

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 Tu-160M2...

18.04.2024 10

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Brandon J. Weichert

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...

18.04.2024 6

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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. Initially...

18.04.2024 9

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Brandon J. Weichert

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,...

18.04.2024 9

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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 air-to-air...

17.04.2024 9

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Brandon J. Weichert

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...

17.04.2024 9

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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 design...

17.04.2024 8

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Brandon J. Weichert

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 5

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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 failed...

16.04.2024 6

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