October 2025

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2024) The Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) comes alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) for a fueling-at-sea, Oct. 1, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 9, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides he realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Richard Tinker)

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2025: The Year America and Venezuela Go to War?

Article Summary – Is the U.S. Getting Ready To Go To War with Venezuela? -Donald Trump campaigned on avoiding quagmire wars—but Venezuela is testing...

Stephen SilverOctober 2, 2025

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Forget China’s J-50: U.S. 6th-Generation NGAD Fighters Flew Back in 2019

Key Points and Summary on U.S. 6th Generation NGAD Fighters -Worried the U.S. is lagging China’s splashy sixth-gen fighter reveals? Look behind the curtain....

Christian OrrOctober 2, 2025

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The Big Eurocopter Tiger Mistake Still Stings

What You Need to Know on Eurocopter Tiger – Article Summary -Europe’s Tiger attack helicopter was imagined for a different war: sprinting ahead of...

Caleb LarsonOctober 2, 2025

Atlantic Ocean (July 12, 2004) -- The Italian aircraft carrier ITS Guiseppe Garibaldi (C 551) and the Turkish frigate TCG Gediz (F 495) steam through the Atlantic Ocean while participating in Majestic Eagle 2004. Majestic Eagle is a multinational exercise involving multiple allied nations working side by side in a realistic and challenging training environment to prepare for and conduct integrated operations with multiple aircraft carriers and other vessels. Official U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Rob Gaston. Image released by LT. K.R. Stephens, PAO-CVN-65.

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Another Big Asian Powerhouse Is on Track to Get an Aircraft Carrier

Key Points and Summary – Indonesia is moving to acquire Italy’s retired aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi, approving a $450 million loan tied to the...

Stephen SilverOctober 2, 2025

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Super Tomcat 21: Why the Ultimate F-14 Tomcat Fighter Never Flew

PUBLISHED ON 10/2/2025 – 8:05 AM – Key Points and Summary – Grumman’s Super Tomcat 21 (ST21) was a credible evolution of the F-14D:...

Harry J. KazianisOctober 2, 2025

A French Rafale fighter aircraft prepares to receive fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, during a partner nation aerial refueling mission in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 20, 2023. The KC-10 provides U.S. and partner nation aircraft the ability to remain in the air for longer durations, maximizing their patrol time and ensuring regional stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Asselta)

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Why Dassault Rafale Fighters to Taiwan Would Be a Really Big Deal

Taiwan Wants Dassault Rafale? CEO Hints at Interest—and a Big Diplomatic Catch WARSAW, POLAND – More than 20 years ago, France’s Dassault Aviation lost...

Reuben JohnsonOctober 1, 2025