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Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier John F. Kennedy Has Uncorrected ‘Critical Challenges’
Summary and Key Points: The USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the second Ford-class supercarrier, faces another delay due to persistent issues with elevators, electromagnetic launch and recovery systems, and...
Will Australia Really Get AUKUS Nuclear Attack Submarines?
Summary and Key Points: Since Australia announced plans in 2021 to acquire nuclear-powered submarines via AUKUS, risks involving political commitment, delivery timelines, costs, and workforce have emerged. -Despite these challenges,...
Flying Coffins: Meet the 5 Worst Fighter Planes in Military History
5 Worst Fighter Planes: There have been too many terrible fighter jets to mention since World War Two, so it was difficult to trim such a list down. The Soviet...
Forget Boeing’s F-47: GCAP ‘NGAD’ 6th Generation Fighter Is the One to Watch
With growing concerns about U.S. reliability, especially regarding sensitive technology like the F-35, European nations see GCAP as crucial for ensuring future defense autonomy, technological sovereignty, and regional stability in...
Yamato: Japan’s Monster 72,000 Ton Battleship Never Had a Chance
The Yamato-class battleships were two battleships of the Imperial Japanese Navy–and they made some serious waves for many reasons. They made history for a simple reason: they were the biggest...
Pollution Tariffs Would Strengthen Donald Trump’s Trade Hand
For too long, American businesses have been forced to compete with one hand tied behind their backs. Foreign companies, especially those China, rake in profits by stealing our IP, manipulating...
M48 Patton: The Army Tank Built for 1 Mission Only
The M48 Patton, named after the famed World War II General George S. Patton, is a first-generation American main battle tank (MBT) that has left its mark on military history....
The Iowa-Class Battleship Could Make the Ultimate Comeback for U.S. Navy
The famous and historic USS New Jersey Iowa-Class battleship has had several service “lives” supporting the US Navy in a wide range of conflicts over many decades, and it now...
Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Has a ‘Flaw’ Russia and China Know About
Summary and Key Points: The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber represents one of the most advanced and revolutionary aircraft ever built, with a unique flying-wing design that minimizes radar detection. -Highly...
Astute-Class: Heavily Armed ‘Stealth’ Attack Submarine the American Navy Can’t Ever Have
The Astute-class submarines are the UK Royal Navy’s newest class of submarines. These nuclear-powered fleet submarines (SSNs), designed and constructed by BAE Systems Submarines, are among the most advanced and...
Vanguard-Class Nuclear Missile Submarine Can Be Summed Up in 2 Words
Summary and Key Points: The UK’s Vanguard-class ballistic missile submarines play a critical role in global nuclear deterrence alongside the US Ohio-class submarines. -Both submarine classes carry Trident II D5...
China’s Missile Strategy Is Simple: Sink Navy Aircraft Carriers
Summary and Key Points: China’s expansive ballistic missile arsenal is central to its anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) strategy, aimed at limiting U.S. military power projection in the Indo-Pacific region. -The arsenal...
Ukraine Is Flying F-16 Fighters ‘Every Day’ To Target Russia’s Missiles and Bunkers
Summary and Key Points: Ukraine is effectively utilizing its F-16 fighter jets daily, significantly enhancing its military capabilities, according to General Christopher Cavoli, the commander of U.S. European Command. -Provided...
Russia’s Kilo-Class Submarine Is a Real Black Hole Problem for NATO
The Kilo-Class: A Cold War-era ‘Black Hole’ Submarine That is Still in Production Key Point: Though the original Kilo-class submarine was designed in the 1970s, a steady series of improvements...
The U.S.-China War of 2025 Could Begin over Trade and Tariffs
QUESTION: Could China get so frustrated with America on trade that it starts a war? – Could economic frustration with the United States eventually push China to war? To most...
Russia Needs ‘New’ Tu-160M2 Bombers (There’s Just 1 Glaring Problem With That)
Summary and Key Points: Russia’s ambitious plan to modernize and expand its Tu-160 bomber fleet into the upgraded Tu-160M2 variant faces critical obstacles. -Initially aiming to modernize 16 aircraft and...
China’s Sixth-Generation NGAD White Emperor Fighter Explained in 1 Word
Summary and Key Points: China showcased a mockup of its futuristic sixth-generation Baidi (“White Emperor”) fighter jet at the 2024 Zhuhai Airshow, signaling ambitions to surpass U.S. air dominance. -The...
China’s Type 004 Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier Explained in 4 Words
China has made significant progress over the past several decades in advancing aircraft carrier operations and fielding a credible blue-water power projection capability. The People’s Liberation Army Navy, or PLAN,...