Stephen Silver is a journalist, essayist, and film critic, who is also a contributor to Philly Voice, Philadelphia Weekly, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Living Life Fearless, Backstage magazine, Broad Street Review, and Splice Today. The co-founder of the Philadelphia Film Critics Circle, Stephen lives in suburban Philadelphia with his wife and two sons. Follow him on Twitter at @StephenSilver.
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points and Summary – Ottawa’s F-35 acquisition is proceeding—cautiously. Canada is contractually committed to 16 jets and prepping bases, training, and infrastructure for...
Key Points and Summary – The Pentagon is advancing the Navy’s F/A-XX program toward a contractor downselect, with Boeing and Northrop Grumman reportedly in...
Key Points and Summary – In 1966, an SR-71 Blackbird broke apart at 79,000 feet after a right-engine inlet unstart triggered uncontrollable forces. -Test...
Is Ukraine Really “Another Vietnam”? -Author Stephen Silver examines whether U.S. support for Ukraine risks becoming “another Vietnam.” -He notes recurring fears after Vietnam...
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...
Key Points and Summary – Indonesia is moving to acquire Italy’s retired aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi, approving a $450 million loan tied to the...
At Quantico, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth—calling himself “Secretary of War”—unveiled a muscular reset: tougher standards, twice-yearly fitness tests for everyone, and a strategy pivoting...
Key Points and Summary – At Quantico, President Trump mixed tough talk with a throwback idea: bring back battleships. He praised Iowa-class icons and...