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The Trump-Class Battleship Might Never Get Built

Key Points and Summary – President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a new “Trump-class” of large surface combatants, billed as modern battleships and...

Reuben JohnsonDecember 23, 2025

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A Fleet of American-Made M1 Abrams Tanks Are Now Stationed Right in Russia’s Backyard

Key Points and Summary – Poland has received a third tranche of M1 Abrams—38 tanks plus 14 M88A2 recovery vehicles—bringing deliveries to 85 of...

Stephen SilverSeptember 22, 2025

The 461st FLTS, F-35 Integrated Test Force, at Edwards Air Force Base in California received a newly instrumented F-35A aircraft. The unique airframe will boost flight and mission sciences testing for the warfighter at a critical time during developmental test. "This new aircraft arrives at a crucial time, supporting intensive testing of TR-3 software upgrades and next-generation weapons integration." says Lt. Col. Daniel Prudhomme, F-35 ITF director. "As the world’s only F-35A capable of evaluating both mission systems and flight sciences, this new asset is key for rapidly fielding advanced capabilities to the warfighter." (Courtesy photo)

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America’s Top Allies In Europe Have A ‘Message’ for the F-35 Stealth Fighter

Key Points and Summary – Europe might be souring on the F-35. Spain and Portugal are pivoting toward Eurofighter/FCAS or caution, and Switzerland’s deal...

Christian OrrSeptember 22, 2025

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 912th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to recover the second B-21 Raider to arrive for test and evaluation at Edwards AFB, Calif., Sept. 11, 2025. The arrival of a second test aircraft provides maintainers valuable hands-on experience with tools, data and processes that will support future operational squadrons. (U.S Air Force photo by Kyle Brasier)

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The Air Force Might Need a Big Fleet of 145 B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers

Key Points and Summary – The B-21 Raider program cleared a key milestone as a second test aircraft made its first flight on Sept....

Georgia GilholySeptember 22, 2025

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Vectis: Skunk Works Just Unveiled A Stealth Drone That Could ‘Team’ with F-22 and F-35 Fighters

Key Points and Summary – Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works has unveiled “Vectis,” a Group 5 stealth Collaborative Combat Aircraft built to fly alongside F-22s...

Stephen SilverSeptember 22, 2025

An Estonian Defense Forces M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) fires a training rocket during a live-fire exercise in Undva, Estonia, July 11, 2025. U.S. Army elements from Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment, 75th Field Artillery Brigade, supporting Task Force Voit, assisted in the training process. The task force was originally formed in 2023 to support the Estonian Defense Forces in the creation of a HIMARS unit. Task Force Voit works closely with the Estonian Armed Forces, sharing critical defense strategies, training, and military readiness support. The presence of U.S. troops in the region serves as a cornerstone of NATO’s commitment to security in the Baltic region. The task force provides combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s only forward-deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Di Trolio)

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The U.S. Army’s Big Strategic Long Range Cannon (1,150 Mile Range) Mistake Still Stings

Key Points and Summary – Time for a rethink of the U.S. Army’s canceled Strategic Long Range Cannon (SLRC), an ultra-long-range concept meant to...

Brent M. EastwoodSeptember 22, 2025

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The F-4 Phantom II Fighter Has a Message for the U.S. Military

Key Points and Summary – Born as a Navy fleet defender, the F-4 Phantom II evolved into a multi-service, multi-role icon. -It answered a...

Harry KazianisSeptember 22, 2025

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The Iowa-Class Battleships Have A Message for the U.S. Navy

Key Points and Summary – The Iowa-class battleships—Iowa, New Jersey, Missouri, and Wisconsin—were built as fast battleships to escort carrier task forces and overmatch...

Harry KazianisSeptember 22, 2025