Stephen Silver

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

The Day a Mach 3.2 SR-71 Blackbird Blew Apart—and Its Pilot Lived

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...

Stephen SilverOctober 6, 2025

A soldier from the Idaho Army National Guard, Charlie Company, 2-116th Combined Arms Battalion, 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team makes Idaho National Guard history with the first firing of a Javelin anti-tank missile.

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Is the Ukraine War ‘Shapeshifting’ Into the Vietnam War?

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...

Stephen SilverOctober 3, 2025

PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 1, 2024) The Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Mobile (LCS 26) comes alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) for a fueling-at-sea, Oct. 1, 2024. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 9, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. An integral part of U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet operates naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides he realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy’s role across the full spectrum of military operations – from combat operations to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with our allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation, the rule of law, and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Richard Tinker)

The Treaty

2025: The Year America and Venezuela Go to War?

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...

Stephen SilverOctober 2, 2025

Atlantic Ocean (July 12, 2004) -- The Italian aircraft carrier ITS Guiseppe Garibaldi (C 551) and the Turkish frigate TCG Gediz (F 495) steam through the Atlantic Ocean while participating in Majestic Eagle 2004. Majestic Eagle is a multinational exercise involving multiple allied nations working side by side in a realistic and challenging training environment to prepare for and conduct integrated operations with multiple aircraft carriers and other vessels. Official U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Rob Gaston. Image released by LT. K.R. Stephens, PAO-CVN-65.

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Another Big Asian Powerhouse Is on Track to Get an Aircraft Carrier

Key Points and Summary – Indonesia is moving to acquire Italy’s retired aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi, approving a $450 million loan tied to the...

Stephen SilverOctober 2, 2025

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Pete Hegseth vs. the Generals: The Fight Over America’s Next Defense Playbook

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...

Stephen SilverSeptember 30, 2025

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Trump Wants a U.S. Navy Battleship Comeback: Reality Has Other Ideas

Key Points and Summary – At Quantico, President Trump mixed tough talk with a throwback idea: bring back battleships. He praised Iowa-class icons and...

Stephen SilverSeptember 30, 2025

Ukraine War

Ukraine Makes a Bold Claim: Putin Could Attack Another Country

Key Points and Summary – Russian drones keep brushing NATO’s doorstep, and one even got shot down over Poland—the first time a NATO country...

Stephen SilverSeptember 30, 2025

Ukraine War

Putin Is Trying to Drone Strike Ukraine Into Surrender

Key Points and Summary – Russia unleashed a massive mixed strike on Ukraine—595 drones/decoys and 48 missiles—hitting Kyiv and multiple regions, killing at least...

Stephen SilverSeptember 29, 2025

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Aircraft Carrier USS Princeton (CV-37) Has a Message for the U.S. Navy

Key Points and Summary – Launched too late for WWII, the Essex-class USS Princeton (CV-37) quickly earned distinction in Korea, flying hundreds of strike...

Stephen SilverSeptember 29, 2025

National Security Journal

Stephen Silver

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Day a Mach 3.2 SR-71 Blackbird Blew Apart—and Its Pilot Lived

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Is the Ukraine War ‘Shapeshifting’ Into the Vietnam War?

The Treaty

2025: The Year America and Venezuela Go to War?

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Another Big Asian Powerhouse Is on Track to Get an Aircraft Carrier

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Pete Hegseth vs. the Generals: The Fight Over America’s Next Defense Playbook

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Trump Wants a U.S. Navy Battleship Comeback: Reality Has Other Ideas

Ukraine War

Ukraine Makes a Bold Claim: Putin Could Attack Another Country

Ukraine War

Putin Is Trying to Drone Strike Ukraine Into Surrender

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Aircraft Carrier USS Princeton (CV-37) Has a Message for the U.S. Navy

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