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How Many Tanks Does the U.S. Army Have?
How Many Tanks Does The Army Need in 2025? The United States Army, the only tank operator in the US military now that the Marines have divested of their armor,...
Russia’s MiG-31 Mach 2 Foxhound ‘Fighter’ Can Fire Hypersonic Missiles
Meet the MiG-31: The Soviet aerospace industry had its fair share of hits and failures. Some designs looked promising but ended up being failures in the long run. Unfortunately for...
Air Force B-2 Spirit: The Most Powerful Bomber Ever to Fly
After more than thirty years of service, the sleek, bat-like B-2 stealth bomber continues to surge into the future as a heavily upgraded, relevant, and lethal war platform armed with...
Russia Might Have 900,000 Dead or Wounded in Ukraine War
A look at Russia’s size and military history might lead one to assume its land Army massively outnumbers the Ukrainian military instantly. Yet the difference is not as stark or...
A-10 Warthogs Could ‘Soon’ Attack Houthi Rebels in Yemen
Few will likely forget the passionate deliberations surrounding initial United States Air Force decisions to begin retiring or divesting its fleet of A-10 Warthog “flying tanks” in favor of more...
Boeing vs. Northrop: Who Won the F/A-XX 6th Generation Fighter Contract?
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Navy’s decision on the sixth-generation F/A-XX carrier-based stealth fighter is delayed, fueling widespread speculation. Boeing and Northrop Grumman, both seasoned manufacturers, are the final...
The F-47 Fighter Will Be Ready for a China Battle
The recently resurrected 6th-generation stealth fighter, now called the F-47, could prove essential in any effort to contain or defeat China in the air in the Pacific for several key...
MBT-70: The U.S. Army’s Super Tank Built for Just 1 Mission
During the height of the tense Cold War in the 1960s, just as the Berlin Wall was establishing itself as a barrier, the US and West Germany collectively decided to...
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...