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Brandon J. WeichertAmerican Thinker |
Summary: The F-16 Fighting Falcon, a cornerstone of U.S. Air Force capabilities since its introduction in 1979, has evolved from a supporting air...
Summary: The F-15 Eagle, first flown in 1972 and now produced by Boeing, remains a pivotal asset in global air superiority after over 40 years in...
The F-22A Raptor is hands down the best warplane to fly the unfriendly skies today. The F-22 was originally designed in the 1980s as a next-level,...
Summary: The PATRIOT Missile Defense System, produced by U.S. defense contractors Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, is a cornerstone of the United States...
Summary: The Russian Tu-160M, known as the "White Swan" or by its NATO reporting name "Blackjack," is undergoing a significant upgrade to the Tu-160M2...
Summary: Israel's nuclear arsenal, estimated to contain between 90 and 400 nuclear weapons, remains a critical element in its national security...
Summary: The T-14 Armata, Russia's latest Main Battle Tank, has faced significant challenges despite its advanced design and capabilities. Initially...
Summary: The Russian Navy is planning to modernize its submarine fleet with the introduction of the Husky-class nuclear-powered attack submarine,...
Summary: The F-16 Fighting Falcon, a mainstay of the U.S. Air Force since its introduction in 1978, has demonstrated versatility as both an air-to-air...
Summary: The deployment of the Akula I-class Soviet nuclear-powered attack submarine in 1985 caught Western intelligence off guard, as they had not...
Summary: The United States boasts eleven nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, including ten from the Nimitz-class, first launched in 1972 with a design...
Summary: Russia's Su-27, a premier fourth-generation fighter, was initially developed to counter the American F-15 and entered Soviet service in...
Summary: The Soviet-designed Kirov-class battlecruisers, initially intended to counter US Navy aircraft carriers and submarines, have largely failed...
Summary: China's pursuit of aircraft carriers alongside its anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) strategy presents a strategic opportunity for the United...
Evaluating the US Navy's Dependence on Aircraft Carriers Amidst Rising Global Tensions - When the aircraft carrier was first adopted by the United...
Summary: As debates intensify over the efficacy of aircraft carriers in modern naval warfare, a faction within the defense community suggests reviving...
Summary: The B-21 Raider, an advanced stealth bomber, is positioned as a critical asset for the U.S. Air Force amidst shrinking fleet sizes and the...
The Islamic Republic of Iran has done something that few believed it would ever do the regime has attacked Israel directly. In the wake of a...
Summary: Russia's Kilo-class diesel submarines, first launched in the 1980s, have become a significant part of maritime strategy despite their...
The United States cannot build enough ships to meet peacetime demand. Specifically, US shipyards are struggling to produce the submarines the United...
Summary: Diesel-powered submarines, while less sophisticated than their nuclear counterparts, often excel in stealth, as evidenced by a 2007 incident...
Summary: The Sierra-class submarines, constructed with titanium hulls, showcase a significant technological advantage held by the Soviet Navy over its...
Summary: The Oliver Perry-class frigates, a cornerstone of the U.S. Navy's surface fleet from 1971 to 2015, played a crucial role in anti-submarine...
Summary: During the final years of the Soviet Union, amidst economic turmoil and the arms race with the United States, the USSR launched the advanced...
Summary: The Iowa-class battleships, initially seen as the pinnacle of naval engineering, ultimately revealed their vulnerability to air attacks...
Summary: Tom Clancy's "The Hunt for Red October" features the Soviet Typhoon-class submarine, chosen for its formidable size and capabilities, which...
Summary: Despite the U.S. Navy's heavy investment in its aircraft carrier fleet, including the advanced Gerald R. Ford-class, their vulnerability to...
In the 2012 film Prometheus, a prequel to Ridley Scott’s 1979 hit Alien, one of the lead characters, Michael Fassbender, looks upon an embryo of...
Summary: Critiques of the DDG(X) program highlight the risk of investing in large, expensive surface warships in an era where underwater and unmanned...
Summary: The Northrop/McDonnell Douglas YF-23A "Black Widow II" and the Lockheed Martin/Boeing/General Dynamics-designed F-22A "Raptor" were both...
Summary: Commissioned in 1946, the British Royal Navy's Vanguard-class battleship was a marvel of engineering, boasting a displacement of 52,000 tons...
About a decade ago, when I got to Washington, D.C., and assumed my position as a taxpayer-funded bureaucrat, “A2/AD” was all anyone could talk...
Summary: The Astute-class boasts remarkable features like the Astute Combat Management System, making it stealthy and efficient. Equipped with the...
Summary: The retirement of the A-10 Warthog, a critical close-air support aircraft, for the costly F-35 and the phasing out of Los Angeles-class...
Summary: The Seawolf-class submarines, with their inception in 1983 and deployment starting in 1997, represent a pinnacle of undersea warfare and...
Summary: As tensions with China escalate, the potential retirement of the Ohio-class submarine by the United States Navy has sparked concerns about...
Summary: Russia's military engagements, particularly in regions like Ukraine, emphasize ground forces and regional power projection, suggesting that...
Summary: In 2007, a Chinese Song-class diesel submarine showcased its stealth by surfacing within torpedo range of the USS Kitty Hawk during a US Navy...
Summary: The aerospace sector's vast contributions often remain underappreciated by the general public, especially the intricate development of...
Summary: The X-43A Hyper-X, an experimental vehicle developed by NASA, marked a significant milestone in aviation by demonstrating the viability of...
Summary: The X-44 MANTA, a concept developed by Lockheed Martin and NASA, aimed to revolutionize aerial combat with its unique design and...
Summary: The United States Navy's continued investment in aircraft carriers, notably the Ford-class, amidst evolving global military dynamics and...
Summary: South Korea's journey towards developing an indigenous military capability, particularly in the aerospace sector, reflects its strategic...
While working on Capitol Hill, I was asked to participate in discussions over funding for the F-35 Lightning II and the A-10 Warthog. During those...
Summary: The US military's reliance on traditional warfare methods, like aircraft carriers, faces challenges in the modern era of anti-access/area...
Summary: The U.S. military's fixation on past warfare models, exemplified by its continued investment in aircraft carriers and the development of the...
Summary: The USS Enterprise (CV-6), also known as "The Big E" or the "Gray Ghost," stands as the most decorated and legendary aircraft carrier of...
Summary: The U.S. Navy's reliance on its formidable fleet of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, the backbone of its power-projection capabilities, is...
Summary: The Royal Navy's difficulty in fully staffing and equipping its carriers further underscores the impracticality of expanding this fleet. As...