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Why Israel Is Destroying Syria's Army

17.12.2024 6

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Maya Carlin

What Did Iran Lose From the Fall of Assad?

12.12.2024 3

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Abu Mohammad al-Jolani: A Backgrounder

10.12.2024 4

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Maya Carlin

What Does the Fall of Assad Mean for Iraq?

09.12.2024 3

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Maya Carlin

What is the Latest in Syria?

09.12.2024 3

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Germany’s 212A Submarine, Explained

07.12.2024 10

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Maya Carlin

Is Iran the World's Biggest F-14 Tomcat Fan?

The F-14 Tomcat first entered service more than five decades ago. While this fighter platform, infamous for its role in the blockbuster hit Top Gun,...

04.12.2024 10

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Was the MiG-29 Fighter Overhyped?

Considered to be the “boogeyman” of the Cold War, the Soviet-designed MiG-29 fighter was arguably overhyped. As the arms race between the USSR and...

04.12.2024 6

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The Russian Su-35’s Lackluster Combat History

Russia has failed to make the territorial gains in Ukraine desired by the Kremlin in its nearly three-year-long invasion. The country’s dwindling...

02.12.2024 10

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Maya Carlin

No A-10 Warthog: Russia's Su-25 Has Had a Tough Time in Ukraine

One of the most tried and trusted Soviet-era fighter jets is the Su-25. Unlike some of its counterparts, the “Frogfoot” has served in numerous...

29.11.2024 9

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How Iran Flies the F-14 Tomcat Like in Top Gun: Maverick

27.11.2024 8

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Why Does the F-35 Have a Machine Gun?

Developed with the latest in stealth technology, the F-35 Lightning II represents the pinnacle of fighter development. Boasting the latest in radar...

27.11.2024 10

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Maya Carlin

Russia's T-14 Armata Tank Might Be Weaker Than You Think

Russia’s nearly three-year-long invasion of Ukraine has yet to field the territorial wins desired by the Kremlin. While Moscow may possess a larger...

26.11.2024 10

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Maya Carlin

Can the F/A-18 Super Hornet Survive in the Stealth World?

The American-made F-35 Lightning II and F-22 Raptor fighter jets are considered by most to represent the pinnacle of aerial innovation. These...

26.11.2024 10

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Maya Carlin

China's White Emperor 6th Generation NGAD Fighter Summed Up in 2 Words

What You Need to Know: China has unveiled its ambitious sixth-generation fighter jet mock up, the "White Emperor" (Baidi), at the Zhuhai Airshow,...

25.11.2024 10

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Maya Carlin

More F-35 Fighters Are Headed to Russia's Doorstep

What You Need to Know: Romania has signed a $6.4 billion deal to purchase 32 F-35A Lightning II jets, marking a significant upgrade to its defense...

24.11.2024 10

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Maya Carlin

The U.S. Navy's Last Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carrier 'Sailed Nowhere' For 1 Year

What You Need to Know: The USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77), the final Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, has returned to the fleet after completing its...

23.11.2024 10

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Maya Carlin

U.S. Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Was 'Out of Action' for 7 Months

What You Need to Know: After undergoing a Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) period at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, the USS Nimitz (CVN-68), the...

23.11.2024 10

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Maya Carlin

Path to World War III? North Korean Troops Fighting Ukraine is a NATO Nightmare

Key Point: North Korea's deployment of 10,000 troops from its elite Storm Corps to aid Russia in Ukraine marks a significant escalation in the nearly...

23.11.2024 10

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Maya Carlin

Forget the F-35I Adir: Israel's F-15I Fighter Is a Total Beast

What You Need to Know: The F-15I Ra'am is a specialized variant of the American-made F-15 Eagle, operated by the Israeli Air Force (IAF). Introduced...

23.11.2024 10

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Maya Carlin

X-44 Manta Stealth Fighter Explained in 3 Words

She Never Flew: Concepts from the X-44 Manta may have influenced the U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, which is...

22.11.2024 10

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Maya Carlin

Russia's Kirov-Class Battlecruisers Brought Navy Battleships 'Back from the Grave'

What You Need to Know: The Iowa-class battleships were reactivated in the 1980s to counter the growing Soviet naval threat, particularly the...

21.11.2024 10

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Maya Carlin

USS Kentucky: The 'Lost' Iowa-Class Battleship

What You Need to Know: The USS Kentucky (BB-66), initially planned as a Montana-class battleship, was reordered as an Iowa-class vessel in 1940 to...

20.11.2024 9

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Maya Carlin

Russia Has a 'Mystery Buyer' for the Su-57 Felon Fighter

What You Need to Know: Russia’s Su-57 "Felon" fifth-generation stealth fighter may soon have its first international buyer, according to Russia's...

20.11.2024 4

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ATACMS for Ukraine: A Game Changer or Just A Giant Mistake?

What You Need to Know: The Biden administration has reversed its policy and authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied Army Tactical Missile Systems...

19.11.2024 10

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Maya Carlin

China's New H-20 Stealth Bomber Can Be Explained in 2 Words

Flying Soon? China’s H-20 stealth bomber aims to rival the U.S. Air Force’s B-21 Raider, marking a significant leap in Beijing’s strategic...

19.11.2024 6

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Maya Carlin

China Is Freaked: Taiwan Wants the F-35 Fighter

What You Need to Know: Taiwan is reportedly seeking to procure F-35 Lightning II fighters, along with other advanced American defense systems, to...

18.11.2024 4

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Maya Carlin

Littoral Combat Ship Might Be Making a 'Comeback'

What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy's Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) USS Nantucket (LCS-27) was commissioned in Boston, Massachusetts....

18.11.2024 7

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Maya Carlin

J-35A vs. F-35: Can China's New Fighter Jet Match Up?

What You Need to Know: At last week's Zhuhai Air Show, Beijing unveiled its much-anticipated J-35A stealth fighter jet. The J-35A will make China the...

18.11.2024 6

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Maya Carlin

PAK DA: Russia's New Bomber That Might Never 'Bomb' Anything

What You Need to Know: Tupolev, part of Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation, is developing the PAK DA, Russia’s first stealth bomber. Unlike...

17.11.2024 10

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Maya Carlin

The Age Powerhouse Navy Warships Is 'Sinking' Really Fast

What You Need to Know: Naval warfare is evolving, with the utility of large surface combatants like carriers, cruisers, and destroyers increasingly...

17.11.2024 9

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Maya Carlin

F-16I Sufa: The Fighting Falcon Fighter The Air Force Can't Fly

What You Need to Know: The F-16I Sufa is a uniquely modified variant of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, tailored to meet the Israel Air Force’s needs....

16.11.2024 60

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Russia's MiG-41 Fighter 'NGAD' Has Its Ride or Die Moment

What You Need to Know: The MiG-41, Russia’s purported sixth-generation fighter, promises to revolutionize air combat with Mach-5 speeds,...

16.11.2024 10

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Maya Carlin

Ride or Die: The B-1B Lancer Bomber Might Be the Best Ever

What You Need to Know Right Now: The U.S. Air Force is reactivating and modernizing retired B-1B Lancer bombers to bridge its bomber fleet gap amid...

16.11.2024 10

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Maya Carlin

China Reveals Its New CH-7 Stealth Drone

The Chinese military introduced a range of new aircraft designs on the first day of its Zhuhai Air Show. From sixth-generation fighter jet renderings...

16.11.2024 5

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Maya Carlin

The U.S. Navy Built a Real 'Flying' Aircraft Carrier

What You Need to Know: The Akron-class airships, Akron and Macon, represented the pinnacle of rigid airship design and were the U.S. Navy's only...

15.11.2024 6

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Maya Carlin

It Took 2,100 Days to Get 1 Navy Aircraft Carrier Back Into Service

What You Need to Know: USS George Washington (CVN-73) underwent an extensive refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) that lasted over 2,100 days due to...

15.11.2024 7

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Maya Carlin

Evidence Is Building China Wants a Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier

What You Need to Know: New satellite imagery confirms China's development of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier reactor, a major leap in the PRC’s...

14.11.2024 5

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Maya Carlin

China's Sixth-Generation 'White Emperor' Fighter Explained in 1 Word

Mockup: With U.S.-China tensions escalating, the race for sixth-generation fighter capabilities has intensified. The U.S. Air Force’s...

14.11.2024 20

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Russian Pilot Defected with MiG-25 Foxbat Fighter Jet

What You Need to Know: Viktor Belenko, a Soviet pilot, defected to the West in 1976 by flying his MiG-25 Foxbat to Japan, shocking both the Soviet...

14.11.2024 9

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Maya Carlin

The U.S. Navy's DDG(X) Nightmare Explained in 1 Number

What You Need to Know: As tensions with China escalate, the U.S. Navy’s DDG(X) destroyer program aims to modernize its fleet with enhanced...

13.11.2024 10

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Maya Carlin

NGAD: Can the Air Force Afford a $300,000,000 Fighter Jet?

What You Need to Know: The U.S. Air Force’s sixth-generation NGAD fighter program has been paused due to its high unit cost of $300 million and...

13.11.2024 7

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Maya Carlin

JA-37 Viggen: The Fighter That Could Have Shot Down an SR-71 Blackbird

What You Need to Know: The legendary SR-71 Blackbird, capable of reaching Mach 3.0, set speed records and flew high-risk reconnaissance missions...

12.11.2024 7

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Maya Carlin

F-16XL Fighter Was Never Allowed to Fly for the U.S. Air Force

What You Need to Know: The U.S. F-16 fighter has served admirably since its introduction in the 1970s and remains a valuable multi-role asset. The...

12.11.2024 10

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Maya Carlin

China's Submarines Can Track (And Sink) Navy Aircraft Carriers

What You Need to Know: While China’s naval capabilities do not yet match the U.S., its ability to track American carriers, as seen in incidents near...

12.11.2024 10

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Maya Carlin

How to Sink an Aircraft Carrier: Tip Over in a Bad Storm?

What You Need to Know: The USS Gerald R. Ford, America’s newest supercarrier, epitomizes advanced naval engineering. At over 1,000 feet long, it...

11.11.2024 8

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Maya Carlin

F-15: Could This Fighter Jet Fly From a Navy Aircraft Carrier?

What You Need to Know: The F-15 Eagle, a formidable U.S. Air Force asset with unmatched air-to-air combat records, is unsuitable for aircraft carrier...

11.11.2024 7

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Maya Carlin

688i Improved Los Angeles-class Submarines Freak Russia Out

What You Need to Know: The 688i Improved Los Angeles-class submarines, introduced in the late Cold War, remain essential to the U.S. Navy. Building on...

11.11.2024 9

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Maya Carlin

The Navy Is Freaked Out: Ohio-Class Submarine Nightmare Explained in 2 Words

Retirement Drama: The U.S. Navy plans to retire its four Ohio-class SSGN submarines by 2028, removing a critical multi-mission asset. Originally...

11.11.2024 5

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Aircraft Carriers: Nothing More Than A Missile Target Now?

What You Need to Know: The sinking of Russia's Moskva cruiser by Ukrainian anti-ship missiles in 2022 sparked debate over aircraft carrier...

10.11.2024 6

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