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12/1/2025
How Japan’s submarines could limit China’s naval power in a Taiwan conflict

How Japan’s submarines could limit China’s naval power in a Taiwan conflict

With long-endurance propulsion, quiet signatures, and strategic positioning, Japan’s submarines present a significant constraint on PLAN movements near Taiwan.

11/3/2025
Coincidence or interference? The dual Nimitz crashes explained

Coincidence or interference? The dual Nimitz crashes explained

Two Navy aircraft crashed within 30 minutes in the South China Sea. The rare failure raises questions over aging systems and possible interference.

10/6/2025
The unjammable drone: How fiber optics are rewiring warfare

The unjammable drone: How fiber optics are rewiring warfare

Ukraine’s “drone motherships” are rewriting the rules of naval combat.

9/1/2025
China’s Victory Day is a rehearsal for power

China’s Victory Day is a rehearsal for power

Behind the spectacle of China’s Victory Day parade lies calculation — a display aimed less at citizens on the ground than at rivals abroad.

8/4/2025
Turkey revives the sea-skimming Ekranoplan as a smart drone

Turkey revives the sea-skimming Ekranoplan as a smart drone

Once grounded in Soviet ambition, the Ekranoplan re-emerges in Turkish hands, lighter, smarter, and without a pilot.

7/7/2025
Russia’s satellite games are testing the boundaries of space deterrence

Russia’s satellite games are testing the boundaries of space deterrence

Analysts warn the Russian satellite could be maneuvering in preparation for a potential future attack on its American counterpart.

6/7/2025
Superpowers, sea drones and strategy: How the Indo-Pacific is re-arming

Superpowers, sea drones and strategy: How the Indo-Pacific is re-arming

The US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines deepen military ties through Squad as Taiwan unveils attack sea drones to counter China’s growing aggression.

5/10/2025
Black Hawk down, Valor Up — but how does it compare to the Osprey?

Black Hawk down, Valor Up — but how does it compare to the Osprey?

Bell’s V-280 Valor has naturally been compared to the V-22 Osprey, but they are very different beasts.

4/18/2025
China puts military muscle on steroids near Taiwan amid Trump’s global tariff turmoil

China puts military muscle on steroids near Taiwan amid Trump’s global tariff turmoil

China have apparently been flexing its military might in the Indo-Pacific. Is this a sign they sense weakness from the US?

3/30/2025
From printer to predator: How 3D printing could shape the future of drone warfare

From printer to predator: How 3D printing could shape the future of drone warfare

Imagine a world where soldiers could print replacement parts or develop a mission specific drone on the fly in the field?

3/9/2025
Silent but deadly: How AI, electronic warfare could shape the future of combat

Silent but deadly: How AI, electronic warfare could shape the future of combat

Cognitive electronic warfare, EMPs, and AI are set to change armed combat as we know it. While China is leading the charge, is the U.S. falling behind?

2/14/2025
Paper tiger or stealth titan: China’s top nuclear submarine may be leaking location

Paper tiger or stealth titan: China’s top nuclear submarine may be leaking location

The Type 094 is China’s answer to America’s Ohio-class nuclear warhead submarines. But how does it compare?

1/3/2025
Ukraine’s drone edge over Russia could fade if Trump flips the war in 2025

Ukraine’s drone edge over Russia could fade if Trump flips the war in 2025

Drone and electronic warfare will likely remain a cornerstone of the conflict, but how will it evolve through 2025?

12/13/2024
T-14 Armata: Why hasn’t Russia deployed its most advanced tank in Ukraine

T-14 Armata: Why hasn’t Russia deployed its most advanced tank in Ukraine

Could drones be the reason why Russia is reluctant to unleash its top battle tank in Ukraine?

11/29/2024
White Emperor vs. F/A-XX: How US-China 6th-gen fighters push for unseen power

White Emperor vs. F/A-XX: How US-China 6th-gen fighters push for unseen power

Let’s explore the key features of some of the most promising 6th-generation fighter jet designs currently in development.

11/1/2024
How Israel’s defense technology enabled its recent airstrikes in Iran

How Israel’s defense technology enabled its recent airstrikes in Iran

According to Israel, the attacks were conducted in response to Iranian strikes on October 1.

10/11/2024
Opinion: Unpacking Ukraine’s offensive on the Russian ammunition depot

Opinion: Unpacking Ukraine’s offensive on the Russian ammunition depot

Multiple sources reported that the explosions from the attack were so powerful that seismic monitors around the world detected the event.

9/20/2024
Could hypersonic missiles increase the threat of nuclear war?

Could hypersonic missiles increase the threat of nuclear war?

A new MIT study has shown that hypersonic missiles could heighten already strained global tensions when it comes to the threat of nuclear war.

8/30/2024
Is the United States the new Rome? Its military spending says it all

Is the United States the new Rome? Its military spending says it all

Is the United States a modern-day empire? Learn about the defining traits of empires and analyze the similarities between Rome and the US.

8/9/2024
With China’s new Type 076, will we witness a drone carrier arms race?

With China’s new Type 076, will we witness a drone carrier arms race?

China’s advancements in unmanned naval systems may prompt the US to reassess its strategy, develop countermeasures, and adapt its naval operations.

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