Dr. Brent M. Eastwood

Brent M. Eastwood

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.

An Israeli F-15I Ra'am assigned to the 69th Squadron launches for a sortie in support of exercise Juniper Falcon May 7, at Uvda Air Base, Israel. Juniper Falcon 17 represents the combination of several bi-lateral component/ Israeli Defense Force exercises that have been executed annually since 2011. These exercises were combined to increase joint training opportunities and capitalize on transportation and cost efficiencies gained by aggregating forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

What Happens If Israel Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Sites?

Will Israeli air strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities spark a larger shooting war between the two belligerent countries? Any aerial attack by Israel against...

Brent M. EastwoodOctober 16, 2024

The Treaty

Iran Seems Destined to Have ICBMs (Tipped with Nuclear Weapons)

How Close Is Iran to Acquiring an ICBM?: Iran has one of the best ballistic missile programs in the world. I have a PhD...

Brent M. EastwoodOctober 15, 2024

SOUDA BAY, Greece (Sept. 7, 2019) The Ohio-class cruise missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) arrives in Souda Bay, Greece, for a scheduled port visit, Sept. 7, 2019. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore base that enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to be where they are needed and when they are needed to ensure security and stability in Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia. (Photo by Joel Diller/Released)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

USS Georgia: The Ohio-Class SSGN Submarine the Navy Can’t Do Without

The USS Georgia is getting into the fight in the Middle East. The Ohio-class nuclear-powered submarine is an experienced boat with many significant deployments...

Brent M. EastwoodOctober 14, 2024

Uncategorized

AGM-158 JASSM Is Now Getting Extreme Range: China Will Hate It

Why JASSM Matters and China Should Be Concerned: Defense contractor expos are common in the military hardware world. Contractors exhibit the latest whiz-bang products...

Brent M. EastwoodOctober 14, 2024

Ukraine War

The ‘Putin Is Sick’ Rumors Just Won’t Go Away

Could Putin Die From Bad Health In Office? Remember when there were reports of Russian President Vladimir Putin suffering from cancer? I wrote about...

Brent M. EastwoodOctober 11, 2024