Dr. Brent M. Eastwood

A Maryland Air National Guard A-10C Thunderbolt II, aircraft 702, from the 104th Fighter Squadron, flies through the air over Bollen Air-to-Ground Range, Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, August 9, 2025. Family, friends and aviation enthusiasts attended the 104th Fighter Squadron Family Range Day to see the jets in action before the anticipated final divestment of the A-10C Thunderbolt II in September. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Airman 1st Class Sarah Hoover)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

5 Reasons the A-10 Warthog Must Be Retired

Key Points and Summary – Beloved for saving troops in Desert Storm and the war on terror, the A-10 Warthog is finally headed for...

Brent M. EastwoodSeptember 13, 2025

An F/A-18 Super Hornet from Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, performs an aerial demonstration over Rickenbacker International Airport, Ohio, June 16, 2024, as part of the Columbus Air Show. This year’s event featured more than 20 military and civilian planes, including a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, which served as the base of operations for military aircraft participating in the show. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Ivy Thomas)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

F/A-XX Fighter: The Obvious ‘Plan B’ Move if the U.S. Navy Cancels

Key Points and Summary – Washington’s sixth-gen F/A-XX is meant to give carrier wings the range, stealth, and CCA “loyal wingman” control they’ll need...

Brent M. EastwoodSeptember 13, 2025

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The F-35 ‘Ferrari’ Stealth Fighter Question We Need Answers To Right Now

Key Points and Summary – Lockheed Martin is pitching a “Ferrari” makeover for the F-35: fold select sixth-gen tech from its losing NGAD bid...

Brent M. EastwoodSeptember 12, 2025

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

How Do You Replace the Main Battle Tank?

Key Points and Summary – Ukraine’s drone-saturated battlefield has revived the “are tanks obsolete?” debate, with most of the 31 donated M1 Abrams reportedly...

Brent M. EastwoodSeptember 12, 2025

(DoD photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael D. Blackwell II, U.S. Navy. (Released))

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How Would the U.S. Navy Replace the Aircraft Carrier?

Key Points and Summary – Anti-ship missiles and cheap drones have revived a once-unthinkable idea: stop building U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. -Citing Moskva’s loss,...

Brent M. EastwoodSeptember 11, 2025

F-35 Demonstration Team members sprint to their positions during the ground show at the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2019. The team’s ground show consists of pre-flight inspections with sharp, quick-paced movements that showcase the pride and professionalism of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Alexander Cook)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The F-35 Stealth Fighter Block 4 Update Is Worth the ‘Pain’

Key Points and Summary – After a bruising decade, the F-35 is poised for a meaningful leap. Block 4—enabled by the TR-3 hardware/software refresh—adds...

Brent M. EastwoodSeptember 10, 2025