Dr. Brent M. Eastwood is the author of Humans, Machines, and Data: Future Trends in Warfare. He is an Emerging Threats expert and former U.S. Army Infantry officer. You can follow him on Twitter @BMEastwood. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and Foreign Policy/ International Relations.
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points: As Canada reviews its F-35 purchase amidst political friction with the US, the Eurofighter Typhoon presents a capable alternative. -The Typhoon offers...
Key Points – The legendary Iowa-class battleships of WWII were marvels of naval engineering, requiring over three million man-hours and 71,000 skilled workers per...
Key Points – Two B-1B Lancer bombers, nicknamed “Rage” and “Lancelot,” were recently recalled from long-term storage at the US Air Force’s “Boneyard” (AMARG)...
Key Points – The newly announced F-47 NGAD fighter is expected to wield revolutionary weapons systems, transforming air and potentially space combat. -Plans involve...
Key Points – Despite criticisms from President Trump and strategic debates about prioritizing Asia, NATO remains more vital and relevant than ever for European...
Key Points: The US Air Force’s current fighter fleet, numbering around 1,610 aircraft (predominantly non-stealth F-16Cs), raises questions about its adequacy for a potential...