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Harrison KassThe National Interest |
Did you know: that the U.S. Air Force (USAF) considered modifying the A-10 Warthog to deliver tactical nuclear weapons? It’s true. In 1975, the...
The upcoming B-52J variant won’t be operational for another nine years, prompting the question: is the J-variant worth the wait? B-52: What’s...
What You Need to Know: The F/A-18 Hornet, introduced in 1983, has been a versatile backbone of U.S. naval aviation, excelling in air-to-air and...
What You Need to Know: Russia's recent changes to its nuclear doctrine and tests of the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile are raising...
What You Need to Know: Ukraine has reportedly deployed UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles against Russian targets, a significant escalation given...
What You Need to Know: Russia's only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, has become a symbol of the nation's military struggles. Outdated and...
What You Need to Know: Russia’s modification of its nuclear doctrine to potentially include conventional attacks on Russian soil as justification...
What You Need to Know: The Sukhoi Su-35, designed for air superiority and precision ground strikes, has struggled during the prolonged war in Ukraine....
Never Sailing Again?: Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has exposed significant weaknesses in the Russian military, highlighting outdated...
Just Not Replaceable? The U.S. Navy is extending the service life of its aging Nimitz-class aircraft carriers due to delays in commissioning new...
What You Need to Know: In response to an alleged Ukrainian attack using U.S.-made ATACMS missiles on Russian territory, Russian President Vladimir...
A Big Mystery?: The Chinese JH-XX is a tactical stealth bomber reportedly under development alongside the strategic H-20 bomber, signaling China's...
A Real Fighter: In the 1986 film "Top Gun," the fictional MiG-28 adversary aircraft was actually portrayed by a black-painted Northrop F-5, adorned...
What You Need to Know: The Lockheed L-301, also known as the X-24C, was an ambitious experimental hypersonic aircraft project in the 1970s that aimed...
Running Really Late: The B-52J is the latest planned variant of the iconic B-52 Stratofortress bomber, with test flights scheduled for 2028 and...
Retired Too Early? The F-14 Tomcat is one of the most iconic fighter jets in aviation history, largely due to its prominent role in the 1986 film "Top...
Only 186 Fighters: The F-22 Raptor, considered one of the most advanced fighter jets ever built, ended its production in 2011, leaving the U.S. Air...
A Total Failure: In the 1990s, the U.S. launched the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program to develop a versatile multirole fighter that could...
What You Need to Know: North Korean troops, reportedly from the elite 11th Corps "Storm Corps", are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine,...
All the Key Points: Reports suggest an Israeli airstrike destroyed Iran’s secret Taleghan 2 nuclear research facility, significantly hampering...
What You Need to Know: The Fletcher-class destroyers were the most numerous and arguably among the most versatile warships of World War II, with 175...
What You Need to Know: The Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), or "Dark Eagle," is a hypersonic missile system being developed by the U.S. Army to...
What You Need to Know: The cost of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is expected to exceed $2 trillion over its lifespan, according to a new GAO report,...
What You Need to Know: China unveiled the White Emperor fighter, a purported sixth-generation aircraft, at the China International Aviation and...
What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy plans to test the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missile system aboard the USS Zumwalt by 2027 or...
What a Mess: While fighter jets are iconic symbols of aviation and critical military assets, not all have been successful. This article explores five...
What You Need to Know: The F-15SE Silent Eagle, introduced in 2009, was Boeing's stealth-enhanced variant of the F-15 Strike Eagle, designed primarily...
What You Need to Know: The Hiller X-18, developed in the late 1950s, was an experimental U.S. Air Force tiltwing aircraft exploring V/STOL technology....
What You Need to Know: The MiG-35, a fourth-generation-plus fighter, showcases Russia’s aerospace expertise with advanced avionics, enhanced combat...
The USS Zumwalt is currently undergoing a two-year modernization process to install the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missile system....
What You Need to Know: Houthi rebels launched a multi-pronged attack against U.S. Navy destroyers USS Stockdale and USS Spruance in the Bab al-Mandab...
What You Need to Know: Russia has announced the first overseas sale of its Su-57 fifth-generation fighter at the Zhuhai Air Show, sparking speculation...
What You Need to Know: Satellite photos confirm that China has built a land-based nuclear reactor prototype for a large surface vessel, signaling...
What You Need to Know: Taiwan is reportedly eyeing a $5 billion U.S. defense purchase, including F-35s, E-2 Hawkeyes, Patriot missiles, and the Aegis...
The Problem: In a close call, a Houthi missile came within 200 meters of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower earlier this year, according to a report in CTC...
What You Need to Know: China’s Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) recently unveiled the White Emperor (see image above), or Baidi, at the...
The Key Facts: In a 2005 war game, the Swedish diesel-powered submarine HMS Gotland "sank" the U.S. Navy's $6 billion-plus USS Ronald Reagan carrier...
What You Need to Know: The Russian Navy’s decision not to modernize the Pyotr Veliky, one of two remaining Kirov-class nuclear-powered...
Battleship: The Zumwalt-class destroyer, once heralded as the future of the U.S. Navy, has become a costly misstep. Initially envisioned as a 32-ship...
What You Need to Know: The AbramsX tank, the latest iteration of the iconic M1 Abrams, promises a major upgrade with 21st-century technology. General...
What You Need to Know: Stealth technology has reshaped modern air combat, but helicopters remain largely outside this trend due to challenges like...
What You Need to Know: Russia is developing the Tupolev PAK-DA, its first stealth bomber, aiming to rival the American B-2 Spirit and the upcoming...
What You Need to Know: The J-10 Vigorous Dragon, often compared to the F-16, showcases Chinese engineering with foreign influence. Though resembling...
What You Need to Know: The Russian aerospace firm Mikoyan is developing the PAK DP or MiG-41, a sixth-generation interceptor and fighter to replace...
Cost: The Air Force’s ambitious Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter program has been paused due to staggering costs and concerns over...
What You Need to Know: China's developing H-20 stealth bomber could soon reshape global nuclear deterrence. With a design inspired by the U.S. B-2...
What You Need to Know: Donald Trump’s re-election has raised questions about the future of U.S. support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian...
What You Need to Know: Russia’s Black Sea Fleet has suffered severe losses since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with about half of its fleet damaged...
What You Need to Know: The Ford-class aircraft carrier, designed to be the future of U.S. naval airpower, is facing scrutiny over its durability and...
What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy faces significant challenges as it seeks to extend the service lives of Nimitz-class carriers to maintain its...