Can the Military Afford Pete Hegseth’s Toxic Leadership on Sexual Violence?
Pete Hegseth as the Secretary of the US Department of Defense would spell disaster for the US armed forces overall, but especially for the progress made in addressing military sexual assault.
US Tech Firms Test Hitchhiker Interceptor Drone on Ukraine Frontline
Two American technology firms have deployed their “revolutionary” Hitchhiker interceptor drone on the Ukrainian frontline to test its effectiveness in real combat situations.
Iran’s Missiles Push It Closer to Russia — at the West’s Expense
Iran’s increasing military support for Russia, particularly through the supply of missiles, is exacerbating tensions in both Europe and the Middle East.
Russia Says Turkey Can’t Hand Over S-400 to US as Speculation Mounts
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov quashed the possibility of Turkey handing over its S-400 air defense system to the US.
On the Need for Intermediate Force: Operational Lessons From the Afghanistan Evacuation
The US military needs to prioritize developing and integrating non-lethal weapons to better manage complex and ambiguous combat situations like the 2021 airlift at Hamid Karzai International Airport.
Why the US and Its Allies Are Losing the New International Hostage Game
The current practice of prisoner swaps, where innocent Western citizens are exchanged for convicted criminals from authoritarian regimes like Russia and Iran, is dangerous and counterproductive.
Benin at Crossroads: Urgent Measures Needed to Combat Rising Terrorism
Benin must take urgent action as extremist violence skyrockets, with militant groups exploiting local grievances and weak government policies, turning the nation into a new terrorism hotspot in West Africa.
Israel Fields ‘World’s First Fully Automatic’ 155mm Howitzer
The Israel Defense Forces has fielded the Roem/Sigma self-propelled howitzer following a series of tests.
Ukraine Reports First Kill Inside Russia Using Western Weapons
Ukraine has reported its first-ever kill inside Russia using Western-supplied weapons.
Why We Can’t Beat the Houthis
The US has lost control of the Red Sea due to its reliance on remote warfare tactics, like missiles and drones, which are ineffective against opponents who hide among civilians.
How to Ruin the Marine Corps
Force Design 2030 transformed the US Marine Corps from a worldwide force in readiness to a service primarily aimed at deterring fighting a war against China in the South China Sea.
US Army Proposes Upgrading Bradleys With Iron Fist APS
The US Army has tapped General Dynamics as the potential contractor for an eight-year Bradley infantry fighting vehicle upgrade.
The Fight for Air Superiority in the Aegean
Unless Turkey finds its way back into equilibrium with Western partners, it will lose the fight for aerial dominance over the Aegean Sea with Greece.
US Army Restores 1,900 ‘Unserviceable’ Stinger Missiles
The US Army has refurbished 1,900 Stinger missiles once deemed “unserviceable," adding 10 years to the anti-aircraft missile’s service life.
Gaza War Changing Arab-Jew Relations, But Not in the Way You Think
Future relations between Jews and Arabs in Israel are not automatically bound to deteriorate as a result of the war.
Russia Inducted 1,500 Tanks in 2023 to Replenish Ukraine Losses
The Russian Armed Forces received over 1,500 main battle tanks in 2023, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Russian Jets Downing in Ukraine Fuels F-16 Speculation
Russian fighter jets downed this month over Ukraine have caused speculation that F-16s have been deployed early in the country.
US Air Force Receives New F-15EX Eagle II Strike Aircraft
The US Air Force has received two F-15EX Eagle II strike aircraft as part of a $1.2-billion contract signed with Boeing in 2020.
Canadian Navy Readiness in ‘Critical State’: Commander
A high-ranking official of the Royal Canadian Navy has released a staggering assessment of his own fleet, saying its readiness is now in a “critical state.”
How Drones Are Leveling the Playing Field for Middle Powers
Drones possess transformational potential for middle powers and non-state actors, who may otherwise have limited or virtually non-existent airpower.
Trashing Energy Needs: A Case for Expanded Plasma Gasification Use by the US Military
Plasma gasification holds the potential to revolutionize how the military approaches sustainability, energy resilience, and waste management.
How China’s 5G Gambit Threatens US National Security
Allowing China to deploy robust 5G infrastructure before the US does could leave the nation vulnerable to a wide range of cybersecurity attacks.
Pentagon Proposes ‘Frankenstein’ Solution for Ukraine Air Defense
The Pentagon has cobbled together air defense systems for Ukraine from an array of parts donated by allies and partners.
Veterans Shouldn’t Face New Restrictions on Filing Disability Claims
Veterans should be able to access earned benefits without getting tangled up in complex paperwork and bureaucracy.
