Littoral combat ships may still have a role to perform in modern warfare especially in the emerging great-power competition.
Is the US military destined to become a ‘hypersonic’ power?
AirpowerFollowing the successful test of a hypersonic missile, the U.S. shows that it can participate in a hypersonic-power arms race against China and Russia.
Finland joining NATO is a game changer. (And Russia’s fault)
Military AffairsThe move to join NATO marks a permanent shift in Finland’s long, fraught relationship with Russia.
Russia has already lost the Ukraine war
Military AffairsEven as Russia bludgeons its way into limited gains in the east, it has lost so much already in the conflict with Ukraine.
Stealth showdown: Russia’s Su-57 vs. America’s F-35 (Who Wins?)
AirpowerRussia’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?
Why did Putin declare victory in Mariupol?
Military AffairsAs Ukrainian troops bravely hold on to the Azovstal factory in Mariupol, Putin is starting to look at scoring a propaganda victory.
Putin’s new Ukraine strategy: Create fake republics and declare victory?
Military AffairsAs Putin’s options for a favorable outcome in the Ukraine war are decreasing he may have to save face by changing his strategy.
How China could secretly be sending weapons to Russia
Military AffairsAs the Russian offensive buckles under Ukrainian resistance, China may be trying to bolster its ally with weapons.
Zero: Did Japan have the best fighter plane of World War II?
HistoryThe Japanese Zero is one of the most famous fighter planes in history and a favorite of military aviation enthusiasts.
You can watch fireworks from the deck of the USS New Jersey on New Year’s Eve
HistoryBattleship USS New Jersey Ready for Holiday Celebrations: Commissioned during the Second World War, and returned to service for Korea, Vietnam and again at the end of the Cold War, the USS New Jersey (BB-62) has earned the distinction of being America’s most decorated battleship – earning more battle stars for combat actions than even the other three completed Iowa-class warships. This holiday season she’s […]
