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Stavros AtlamazoglouThe National Interest |
What You Need to Know: The Black Sea theater in Ukraine's 1,000-day conflict has become a striking example of asymmetric warfare. Despite limited...
What You Need to Know: The war in Ukraine could shift dramatically as reports suggest the U.S. has authorized the use of long-range munitions, such as...
What You Need to Know: Israeli airstrikes in late October reportedly destroyed Talegahn 2, a covert Iranian nuclear research facility near Tehran,...
What You Need to Know: Israeli airstrikes in late October reportedly destroyed Talegahn 2, a covert Iranian nuclear research facility near Tehran,...
What You Need to Know: Aircraft carriers are critical warships, projecting immense power and influence, but they are also vulnerable. During a 2005...
What You Need to Know: The U.S. Air Force is developing three ambitious programs to maintain air superiority: the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD)...
No Aircraft Carrier: The Sukhoi Su-33, NATO reporting name Flanker D, is a single-seat, multi-role fighter designed as a naval interceptor for...
What You Need to Know: Ukraine's military demonstrated its long-range strike capabilities by targeting the Caspian port of Kaspiysk with drones on...
What You Need to Know: The F-35 Lightning II, a cornerstone of U.S. military air superiority, faces significant readiness challenges. Despite the U.S....
What You Need to Know: The U.S. Army Intelligence Support Activity (ISA), or "The Activity," is one of America's most secretive special operations...
What You Need to Know: Russia’s continued offensive in Ukraine has resulted in severe casualties, with Russian forces, including North Korean troops...
What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy’s F-35C Lightning II stealth fighter recently saw its first combat action in a series of airstrikes against...
What You Need to Know: The F-35 Lightning II is the world's most advanced and populous fifth-generation fighter, designed to ensure air superiority in...
What You Need to Know: Russia’s military is employing World War One-style tactics, involving relentless human wave attacks and heavy artillery, to...
What You Need to Know: The U.S. Air Force is pursuing advanced modernization programs, including the NGAD sixth-generation fighter, CCA drone swarms,...
What You Need to Know: Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works has revealed concept imagery for the KC-Z, a next-generation stealth aerial refueling tanker...
What You Need to Know: The Russian military’s relentless offensive in Ukraine continues to produce staggering casualties. Daily losses for Russian...
What You Need to Know: Despite emerging threats, the U.S. Navy remains committed to its aircraft carrier fleet, led by the advanced USS Gerald R....
What You Need to Know: In Ukraine, drones play a pivotal role, shaping battlefield tactics and providing essential support in reconnaissance,...
What You Need to Know: Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works has revealed concept imagery for the KC-Z, a next-generation stealth aerial refueling tanker...
What You Need to Know: The SR-72, developed by Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, is a proposed hypersonic reconnaissance aircraft aimed to fill...
What You Need to Know: Russian forces are allegedly executing Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs), with over 109 cases since the invasion, according to...
What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy recently showcased an F/A-18 Super Hornet loaded with advanced air-to-air munitions at Exercise Gray Flag 2024,...
What You Need to Know: Ukrainian forces have encountered North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk Oblast, marking a significant development as Pyongyang...
What You Need to Know: In response to escalating tensions with Russia, the U.S. Air Force has deployed several B-52 Stratofortress bombers to Europe...
What You Need to Know: As Russia’s military gains ground, Ukraine is requesting Tomahawk cruise missiles to counter the Russian advance. The...
Uncovered Hatches: In a construction mishap reminiscent of past U.S. incidents, the lead vessel of China’s new nuclear-powered attack submarine...
Key Points: Recent Russian tactical gains in southern Donetsk have added pressure on Ukrainian forces, with notable progress near Vuhledar and towns...
How concerned should the United States be with the latest developments in the Ukrainian conflict, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific? Quite...
What You Need to Know: The U.S. Marine Corps is adapting the FIM-92 Stinger missile, traditionally used to down aircraft, for anti-amphibious roles in...
What You Need to Know: In a dramatic escalation, 10,000 North Korean troops have reportedly joined Russia in the war against Ukraine, deployed...
What You Need to Know: Opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is growing among both civilians and soldiers, with dissenters facing severe...
What You Need to Know: In response to rising tensions with China, the U.S. Navy will extend the service life of 12 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers,...
Turkey Is the Reason: The Hellenic Air Force, with around 227 fighter jets, boasts one of NATO's largest air fleets, even surpassing the UK and...
North Korean troops are in occupied Ukraine, according to Western intelligence services. Reports until this point suggested that the Kremlin would...
What You Need to Know: In a 2005 naval exercise, the small Swedish diesel-powered submarine HSMS Gotland shocked the U.S. Navy by “sinking” the...
What You Need to Know: Russia's Spetsnaz special operations forces, among the most elite military units in Russia, have been severely impacted in...
The Russian military is making slow but gradual progress on the ground in Ukraine. However, its whole strategy hinges on the ability to put many men...
What You Need to Know: Amid high U.S.-China tensions, Chinese scientists claim to have developed a radar capable of tracking American F-22 and F-35...
The Mud Is Coming to the Ukraine War: Russian forces are pushing for small tactical gains in Ukraine before the impending muddy season halts...
What You Need to Know: Russian forces are making costly gains in eastern Ukraine, advancing towards the contested town of Chasiv Yar. British Military...
What You Need to Know: Russian forces are intensifying their push towards the strategic Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk, aiming to capture it before winter...
What You Need to Know: China recently conducted its largest military drill around Taiwan, sending 125 combat aircraft and deploying warships and...
What You Need to Know: SEAL Team 6, known as DEVGRU, achieved fame for killing Osama bin Laden in 2011. As the elite Navy SEAL unit under Joint...
What You Need to Know: The U.S. Air Force is replacing its aging F-15C Eagles at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, with newer F-22 Raptor stealth...
According to Ukrainian military intelligence , the first North Korean troops in Russian service are close to fighting in the Kursk Oblast. The news...
What You Need to Know: Due to escalating global threats, the U.S. Air Force is pushing for faster production of the F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet. The...
This Submarine Is a Powerhouse: The Royal Navy is preparing to welcome HMS Agamemnon, its sixth Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, into...
The Problem: In spring 2024, a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine sank while under construction, an incident reminiscent of the U.S. Navy's experience...