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Could the B-21 Raider Bomber Be Shot Down by Russia or China?
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Air Force’s new B-21 Raider bomber promises unparalleled stealth capabilities, but its survival against Chinese and Russian defenses remains uncertain. -Designed to penetrate advanced...
Air Force Sends B-1B Lancer Bombers to China’s Backyard in Show of Force
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Air Force has deployed B-1B Lancer bombers to Misawa Air Base in Japan, marking the first-ever bomber task force rotation involving Japan. -These bombers...
5 Best .40 Caliber Pistols for Self Defense
Summary and Key Points: The .40 S&W pistol cartridge, introduced in 1990, combines stopping power and manageable recoil, once favored widely by law enforcement. -Today, although the popularity of .40...
The U.S. Military’s Attacks on the Houthis Could Create a Munitions Shortage
Against the backdrop of the Trump Administration’s second term, the United States is taking a firmer stance in the Middle East—particularly against the Houthis and their armed wing. Conducting a...
Forget F-35 Fighters: Queen Elizabeth-class Aircraft Carriers Have ‘Reliability Concerns’
Summary and Key Points: The British Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, have encountered significant operational issues despite their advanced capabilities. -Problems...
Air Force Keeps Pulling Old B-1B Lancer Bombers from the ‘Boneyard’
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Air Force is bringing retired B-1B Lancer bombers—named “Rage” and “Lancelot”—back into active service from the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base “Boneyard.” Due to accidents...
China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Simply Summed Up in Just 1 Word
Key Points: China’s Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter appears to combine elements stolen from at least three separate fighter jet designs. -Analysts note striking similarities between China’s J-20, Russia’s MiG 1.44,...
The Slow ‘Crash Landing’ of Russia’s Su-57 Felon Stealth Fighter
Summary and Key Points: Russia’s fifth-generation Su-57 Felon fighter remains shrouded in secrecy, particularly regarding advanced computing, sensor integration, and drone-teaming capabilities. While it appears stealthy and boasts Mach 2...
The Navy Can’t Build Virginia-Class Attack Submarines Fast Enough
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy faces a critical shortage of Virginia-class submarines as demand greatly surpasses supply, especially in the Pacific amid growing threats from China. -Virginia-class subs...
‘Constant State of Triage’: The U.S. Navy’s Shipbuilding Crisis Won’t Be Easy to Fix
Summary and Key Points: New Secretary of the U.S. Navy John Phelan has expressed serious concerns over persistent delays and rising costs plaguing U.S. Navy shipbuilding, prompting an urgent review...
Queen Elizabeth-Class Aircraft Carriers: F-35 ‘Armed’ and Ready for Action
Summary and Key Points: The UK’s Royal Navy operates two advanced Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, each capable of projecting fifth-generation airpower with vertical take-off and landing F-35Bs. -Slightly smaller than...
Vietnam Has Reached An Agreement to Buy U.S. F-16 Fighter Jets
According to multiple sources that spoke to 19FortyFive—including a former U.S. government official with knowledge of the negotiations and multiple U.S. defense industry representatives—Vietnam has reached an agreement with the...
Will U.S. Forces Leave Syria for Good in 2025?
U.S. forces in Syria continue to support their partners in the war against ISIS. This is part of a mission that dates back to 2015, when the U.S. first became...
Long Goodbye: The B-1B Lancer Bomber Can’t Fly Forever
Summary and Key Points: The B-1B Lancer, originally designed in the Cold War era, is facing obsolescence despite its distinguished combat record. -Developed in the 1970s and fielded extensively during...
China’s NGAD ‘White Emperor’ 6th Generation Fighter Is Just ‘Science Fiction’
Summary and Key Points: Last year, China unveiled a mockup concept for a sixth-generation fighter jet called the “White Emperor” (Baidi), designed to operate at near-space altitudes with hypersonic speeds,...
The 1 Clue That Proves the Navy Knew The Iowa-Class Battleship Was ‘Obsolete’
Summary and Key Points: The USS Kentucky, intended as the last Iowa-class battleship, was ultimately scrapped in 1958 due to strategic shifts following WWII. -Initially planned as a Montana-class battleship,...
The Long Goodbye for the Eurofighter Typhoon
Summary and Key Points: The Eurofighter Typhoon, a potent fourth-generation fighter, faces diminishing relevance amid advancements in fifth-generation aerial warfare, where stealth, networked sensors, and data fusion dominate. -Despite recent...
Dassault Rafale Fighter Keeps Selling But Is No F-35 or F-47 Fighter
Summary and Key Points: The Dassault Rafale fighter experienced years of slow production due to limited export success. Recently, however, orders surged from nations like Greece, Indonesia, UAE, and India,...
America Must Stop Treating Taiwan and Korea as Separate Security Issues
It is Time to Synchronize U.S. Strategy in INDOPACOM: Korea and Taiwan Are Interrelated Challenges Requiring an Integrated Security Architecture: The United States must no longer treat Taiwan and South...
The JAS 39 Gripen Fighter Won’t Win a Battle Against Time and Stealth
Summary and Key Points: The JAS 39 Gripen was developed as an affordable, reliable fourth-generation fighter optimized for dispersed operations. -Yet in today’s battlespace, dominated by stealth, sensor fusion, and...