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The Danger of Selling the B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber
In recent years, there has been speculation that the Pentagon might consider selling its unique, fast-emerging, secret, and stealthy B-21 Raider bomber to allies. Could this be the case? Or...
The ‘New’ B-52J Bomber Will Fire Lasers and Drones
The most recent development in the continued improvement of the B-52 pertains to the well-known re-engining effort of the aircraft. The United States Air Force has been working with Boeing...
Russia’s Nuclear Attack Submarine Fleet Has Just 1 Mission
Summary and Key Points: Russia’s surface navy has faced setbacks, particularly highlighted in Ukraine, but its submarine fleet remains a potent threat. -Modern Russian attack submarines, notably the Kilo-class and...
China Has Thousands of Missiles Ready to Sink the U.S. Navy
United States Navy carrier aviation boasts a potent suite of offensive ballistic weaponry. Thankfully, aircraft carriers generally operate farther out to sea, preferring the open ocean to tight littoral waters...
The J-50 Fighter Question We Had To Ask
Summary and Key Points: China’s J-50 fighter, notable for its lambda wing configuration, represents the PLA Air Force’s potential next-generation combat jet. Designed for high maneuverability and agility, its distinctive...
The Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carriers Explained in 4 Words
Summary and Key Points: The Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, are the largest warships in British naval history. -With advanced technology,...
Why the U.S. Marines Dumped All Of Their Tanks
In 2020, the United States Marine Corps (USMC) announced it would implement a 10-year plan to forego its “second land army” focus and return to its maritime legacy. Before assuming...
Think U.S. Navy Carriers are Unsinkable? Meet the Gotland-class Submarine
Meet the Gotland-Class: The US Navy has used aircraft carriers for power projection for over 80 years. With aircraft on board, they can sweep an enemy from the sea or...
China’s Arsenal of Missiles Could Paralyze the U.S. Military in a Crisis
China’s Medium and Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile Threat in the Indo-Pacific: What Can the U.S. Military Do?: China currently has one of the world’s top military capabilities, with force projection power...
The Army’s M551 Sheridan Light Tank Could ‘Fly’ Into Battle
M551 Sheridan Was the Flying Light Tank Thanks to Air Drops: While designated as an AR/AAV or Armored Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle, the M551 Sheridan was actually an Army light tank....
The Army’s M551 Sheridan Was Always Destined for Hard Times
The United States has a long history of developing light tanks, balancing mobility, firepower, and protection to meet specific battlefield needs. Among these, the M551 Sheridan stands out as an...
The F-5E Fighter Was No F-35 or F-22 (But Was a Powerhouse)
As a long-time defense acquisition analyst, one thing that jumped out at me while researching the F-5E Tiger II fighter was its sterling manufacturing record. From the first flight of...
Only 200 NGAD Needed: What Everyone Misses on the F-47 Fighter
On March 21, President Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Air Force Chief of Staff General David Allvin surprised the world by announcing a $20 billion contract with Boeing...
The U.S. Navy’s Great Nuclear Attack Submarine Shortage Is Real
Not Enough U.S. Navy Submarines? Yes. There must be a way to counteract the growth of the Chinese and Russian navies. China has the world’s largest maritime branch, and Russia...
The Navy’s F-14 Tomcat Had a ‘Bad Engine’ Problem
When the F-14 Tomcat first entered service, it was powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney TF30 engines that had been designed for the F-111B, which was more multi-role...
F-14 Tomcat vs. F/A-18 Hornet: Did the Navy Make the Wrong Call?
Over 50 years after it first flew and almost two decades after it was retired from service with the United States Navy, the military aviation enthusiast community’s love affair with...
China’s Revolutionary J-50 Stealth Fighter Is Built for 1 Mission
The Challenge the U.S. Military in the Sky: The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is well-known for its theatrics when introducing a new-generation weapon system, particularly tactical combat aircraft. The...
F/A-XX: The Navy’s New 6th-Generation NGAD Fighter Fails a Key Range Test
The Navy Might Have a F/A-XX Range Problem: The U.S. Navy and its aircraft carriers patrolling East Asia have a problem. They are often in range of Chinese anti-ship ballistic...
Russia’s T-72 Main Battle Tank Was Built for 1 Mission
It Was Built for WWIII Against NATO. It Now Fights in Ukraine: The T-72 main battle tank (MBT) is one of the most iconic and widely used tanks in the...
China’s J-50 6th-Generation Fighter Is Built for Just 1 Mission
Beat the U.S. Military in a War: China has been busy churning out naval ships and aircraft, and two new sixth-generation fighters are going through flight testing. The latest is...