Jack Buckby is a British author, counter-extremism researcher, and journalist based in New York. Reporting on the U.K., Europe, and the U.S., he works to analyze and understand left-wing and right-wing radicalization, and reports on Western governments’ approaches to the pressing issues of today. His books and research papers explore these themes and propose pragmatic solutions to our increasingly polarized society. His latest book is The Truth Teller: RFK Jr. and the Case for a Post-Partisan Presidency.
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Summary – The Pentagon’s 2025 China Military Power Report reveals that the PRC has officially fielded the DF-27, a conventional intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)...
Summary and Key Points: Morocco is reportedly evaluating Russia’s Amur-1650 diesel-electric submarine as a cost-effective alternative to European shipbuilders. -Derived from the Project 677...
Summary and Key Points: The YF-118G “Bird of Prey” was a secretive technology demonstrator that redefined stealth manufacturing in the 1990s. -Developed by McDonnell...
Synopsis: The U.S. Air Force’s $209.6 billion modernization drive for 2026 is hitting a critical juncture as China accelerates production of its J-20 and...
Summary and Key Points: Four years of conflict have fundamentally rewritten the rules of heavy armor. Initially crippled by tactical errors and poor infantry...
Summary and Key Points: Boeing has shocked the defense world by moving the F-47 sixth-generation fighter into production just months after its 2025 contract...
The “Brutal Truth” About China’s J-20 and J-35 Stealth Fighters -China is rapidly expanding its fleet of Chengdu J-20 “Mighty Dragon” and J-35A stealth...
The End of an Era: USS Nimitz Prepares for 2026 Decommissioning Summary and Key Points: -The U.S. Navy’s oldest active nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the...
Key Points and Summary – China’s Type 003 Fujian has been commissioned, giving the PLAN its first CATOBAR aircraft carrier with electromagnetic catapults and...