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$2,500,000,000 Smuggling Ring: The U.S. Busted a Chinese Smuggling Ring for Nvidia Chips Before the Trump-Xi Beijing Summit

The U.S. is Right to Push Back on China—Even While Talking: President Donald Trump is now in Beijing, set to meet with General Secretary...

Andrew Harding2 hours ago

An F-22 Raptor performs an aerial demonstration at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, Sept. 19, 2025. Rapid changes in angle of attack create visible vapor around the aircraft, providing a clear view of its aerodynamic performance. This demonstration highlights the F-22’s advanced maneuvering capabilities, showcasing its speed, agility, and thrust-vectoring performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin)

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The U.S. Has 187 F-22 Raptors — China Already Has 300 J-20 Stealth Fighters and Could Soon Have 1,000

The U.S. Air Force operates 187 F-22 Raptor 5th-generation stealth fighters. China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force already operates an estimated 300 J-20 stealth...

Kris Osborn6 hours ago

Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carrier in the Sunset

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China Has 1,400,000,000 Barrells of Oil Ready to Wait Out the Iran War and America’s Reserves Are Draining Out Fast

Newly released U.S. government estimates reveal that China entered the 2026 Iran War with one of the largest strategic stockpiles on Earth, underscoring Beijing’s...

Jack Buckby9 hours ago

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (June 12, 2019) B-52 out of EDW carries ARRW IMV asset for its first captive carry flight over Edwards Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Okula)

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The U.S. Air Force Wants $296,000,000 to Turn the AGM-183A ARRW Hypersonic Missile Into a Chinese Aircraft Carrier Killer

The U.S. Air Force wants $296,000,000 to turn the AGM-183A ARRW hypersonic missile into a Chinese aircraft carrier killer. The funding is part of...

Brent M. Eastwood10 hours ago

A B-52 Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing returns home to Barksdale Air Force Base following a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 20, 2023. BTF missions demonstrate the credibility of the United States forces to address a global security environment that is more diverse and uncertain than at any other time in history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

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The IEA Director Just Called the Iran War ‘The Largest Supply Disruption in the History of the Global Oil Market’ — Trump Heads to Beijing for the Xi Summit

U.S. President Donald Trump heads to Beijing this week for a May 14-15 summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The IEA director recently called...

Andrew Latham13 hours ago

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The U.S. Air Force Cancelled the AGM-183A Hypersonic Weapon After 3 Failed Tests — Trump’s Defense Budget Just Revived It With $1,700,000,000

Turns out the United States Air Force’s AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) isn’t dead after all. Supposedly, the Air Force abandoned the AGM-183A...

Brandon Weichert1 day ago

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China Plans 9 Aircraft Carriers by 2035 — The Type 004 Will Be 120,000 Tons and Nuclear-Powered, Bigger Than the USS Ford

The Chinese Navy plans to build 6 new aircraft carriers by the 2030s. This will bring China’s total to 9 carriers by 2035. The...

Steve Balestrieri1 day ago

U.S. Air Force Maj. Sean “Rambo” Loughlin, pilot of the F-35A Demonstration Team, conducts aerial maneuvers during a practice demonstration at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, May 4, 2026. These practice demonstrations maintain the skills required to execute precise maneuvers at airshows worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rupiper)

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The F-35 Lightning II Was Designed to Replace 5 Different U.S. Fighters: The F-16, F-15, F/A-18, A-10 and More

The F-35 Lightning II is sometimes derided for being a lesser version of the F-22. It is smaller, slower, and less maneuverable than the...

Isaac Seitz1 day ago

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler prepares to refuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 29, 2025. The Growlers are assigned to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the CENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gerald R. Willis)

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The U.S. Naval Blockade Cannot End the Strait of Hormuz Crisis — China Buys 90% of Iran’s Oil and Has Not Pulled Back

Since the February 28 strikes on Iran, traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to roughly 5% of pre-war levels. That removes approximately...

Andrew Latham1 day ago

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Dollars and Sense

$2,500,000,000 Smuggling Ring: The U.S. Busted a Chinese Smuggling Ring for Nvidia Chips Before the Trump-Xi Beijing Summit

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The U.S. Has 187 F-22 Raptors — China Already Has 300 J-20 Stealth Fighters and Could Soon Have 1,000

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

China Has 1,400,000,000 Barrells of Oil Ready to Wait Out the Iran War and America’s Reserves Are Draining Out Fast

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The U.S. Air Force Wants $296,000,000 to Turn the AGM-183A ARRW Hypersonic Missile Into a Chinese Aircraft Carrier Killer

The Treaty

The IEA Director Just Called the Iran War ‘The Largest Supply Disruption in the History of the Global Oil Market’ — Trump Heads to Beijing for the Xi Summit

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The U.S. Air Force Cancelled the AGM-183A Hypersonic Weapon After 3 Failed Tests — Trump’s Defense Budget Just Revived It With $1,700,000,000

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

China Plans 9 Aircraft Carriers by 2035 — The Type 004 Will Be 120,000 Tons and Nuclear-Powered, Bigger Than the USS Ford

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The F-35 Lightning II Was Designed to Replace 5 Different U.S. Fighters: The F-16, F-15, F/A-18, A-10 and More

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The U.S. Naval Blockade Cannot End the Strait of Hormuz Crisis — China Buys 90% of Iran’s Oil and Has Not Pulled Back

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