Nobuo Fujita: The only Japanese pilot to bomb mainland America during WWII
The bombs Fujita dropped on a forest in Oregon caused little damage. But many years later, Fujita's story became an emblem of reconciliation.... Read more.
How the war in Ukraine is transforming how NATO would fight Russia
The war in Ukraine has been a wake-up call for NATO and its members are increasing their defense spending accordingly.... Read more.
Finland joining NATO is a game changer. (And Russia’s fault)
The move to join NATO marks a permanent shift in Finland’s long, fraught relationship with Russia.... Read more.
Russia has already lost the Ukraine war
Even as Russia bludgeons its way into limited gains in the east, it has lost so much already in the conflict with Ukraine.... Read more.
Stealth showdown: Russia’s Su-57 vs. America’s F-35 (Who Wins?)
Russia's Su-57 as well as America's F-35 are two of the best fighters on the planet today. What would happen in a dogfight between them?... Read more.
Why did Putin declare victory in Mariupol?
As Ukrainian troops bravely hold on to the Azovstal factory in Mariupol, Putin is starting to look at scoring a propaganda victory.... Read more.
Putin’s new Ukraine strategy: Create fake republics and declare victory?
As Putin's options for a favorable outcome in the Ukraine war are decreasing he may have to save face by changing his strategy.... Read more.
How China could secretly be sending weapons to Russia
As the Russian offensive buckles under Ukrainian resistance, China may be trying to bolster its ally with weapons.... Read more.
Zero: Did Japan have the best fighter plane of World War II?
The Japanese Zero is one of the most famous fighter planes in history and a favorite of military aviation enthusiasts.... Read more.
What if Japan hadn’t carried out the Pearl Harbor attack?
What if Japan had not attacked Pearl Harbor eighty years ago today? The attack is today regarded as an enormous tactical success, ...... Read more.