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Russia’s Big Mach 3 MiG-25 Foxbat Mistake Still Stings

Key Points and Summary – The MiG-25 Foxbat terrified the West—until reality set in. Built to sprint high and fast against bombers like the...

Steve BalestrieriSeptember 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)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

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)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

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

North Korea Talk

North Korea Summit? Trump and Kim Jong Un Could Meet at DMZ Again Next Month

The DMZ, Again? Why a Trump–Kim Meeting Is Back on the Table North Korea has said it’s ready to talk with Washington if denuclearization...

Harry KazianisSeptember 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)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

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

The Treaty

Israel Has Its Own Separatist Cards to Play Against the UK, Canada and Australia

Will Palestine Recognition Revitalize Separatist Movements in Scotland, Quebec, and Murrawarri? – On September 21, 2025, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia formally recognized...

Michael RubinSeptember 22, 2025