For more than a century, aircraft carriers have been the most glaring symbol of naval power. They are not ships—those…
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Why the Eagle II Marks a New Era in Air Superiority
The F-15EX Eagle II is evidence of the US Air Force’s commitment to remaining at the forefront of the skies,…
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10 Fighter Aircraft That Failed in Combat
In the unforgiving environment of air combat, a fighter’s reputation can be made or broken in a matter of seconds.…
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Changing the Game: Bird of Prey and Modern Stealth
Certain planes are household names in the annals of flight, and then there are the quiet achievers who redefine the…
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The Caribbean’s Shifting Power Dynamics and U.S. Strategy
The Caribbean once again is a venue of great power military tensions, as the United States has sent an enormous…
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M60 Legacy: How the ‘Pig’ Transformed Modern Combat
Few weapons have had as long a history in modern military history as the M60 machine gun. Gratefully—and occasionally reluctantly—”the…
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Modern Europe’s Turning Point: Implications of the Ukraine Crisis
You might have thought the most dramatic seasons of your favorite show were engaging, but the real drama unfolding in…
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Inside the Costs and Capabilities Shaping Air Dominance
The F-35 Lightning II was once the pinnacle of advanced air power—stealthy, networked, and able to provide the United States…
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The Crew Behind the Navy’s Most Intense Operations
Step onto the flight deck of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, and you’re immediately immersed in a world where adrenaline,…
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Changing Power Dynamics Across the Indo-Pacific
The Indo-Pacific is undergoing a revolutionary rebalancing of the military dynamics, from relatively untested historical powers’ hegemony to a more…
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Iran’s Attack and the Vulnerabilities in Israel’s Defense
The Middle East is moving toward a new era of missile warfare, and recent Iranian drone and missile attacks on…
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The Strategic Edge of Maglev Rail in Modern Supply Chains
Magnetic levitation trains have long been a staple of science fiction, but only within the past decade or so have…
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