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A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 conducts a low pass next to the Japanese Ship Izumo off the coast of Japan, Oct. 3, 2021. U.S. Marines and Sailors embarked aboard the Japanese Ship Izumo in support of the first ever F-35B Lightning II operations aboard a Japanese vessel. The U.S. and Japan continue to work closely together to broaden their operational capabilities, support the Treaty of mutual Cooperation and Security, and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon)

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Japan’s Massive Fleet of 147 F-35 Fighters Has A Message for China’s Air Force

Key Points and Summary – Japan is going all-in on the F-35, expanding its order to 147 jets and becoming the largest Lightning II...

Steve BalestrieriNovember 28, 2025

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Forget Aircraft Carriers or the F-35: China Thinks the X-37B Is a ‘Space Bomber’

Key Points and Summary – The X-37B is a small, unmanned reusable spaceplane flown by the U.S. Space Force that has quietly become one...

Jack BuckbyNovember 27, 2025

(Feb. 1, 2021) The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) steams through the Indian Ocean. Nimitz is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group and is deployed conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joseph Calabrese)

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China Built Fake U.S. Aircraft Carriers in the Desert for a Real War Plan

Article Summary – In remote Chinese deserts, full-scale mockups of U.S. carriers and destroyers sit on rails, serving as precision target labs for Beijing’s...

Isaac SeitzNovember 27, 2025

The Treaty

Is a War with North Korea Coming Soon?

Key Points and Summary – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is warning that relations with North Korea have entered a “very dangerous” phase,...

Reuben JohnsonNovember 26, 2025

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Two F-22 Raptors perform a flyover and air demonstration during noon meal formation at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 12, 2023. Events such as these aim to cultivate warrior ethos, a future-focused mindset, and supplement existing character, leadership, and officer development efforts with the cadets. (U.S Air Force Photo by Trevor Cokley)

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China’s Military Thinks Disabling Starlink Could Prove ‘Impossible’ During a Taiwan Invasion

Key Points and Summary – This piece explores newly published PLA-linked research showing that disabling Elon Musk’s Starlink network over Taiwan would be far...

Reuben JohnsonNovember 26, 2025

(ILLUSTRATION) -- An artist illustration shows a flight of unmanned weapons carriers escorted by a sixth generation air dominance fighter during a combat mission over an undisclosed location. Mike Tsukamoto/staff; Airman 1st Class Erin Baxte.

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The Mach 2 F-47 NGAD Stealth Fighter Has a Message for China’s Air Force

Article Summary and Key Points – The F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance fighter (NGAD) is worth its eye-watering $300 million price tag. -After a...

Christian OrrNovember 26, 2025

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The U.S. Military Freaked: Lasers Are No Secret Weapon Against Hypersonic Missiles

Key Points and Summary – Hypersonic missiles fly faster than Mach 5, maneuver unpredictably, and often appear late on traditional radars, leaving defenders with...

Jack BuckbyNovember 25, 2025

Naval Air Station Oceana, Va. (Sept. 25, 2004) - An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Black Lions" of Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213), conducts a high-speed pass at the conclusion of the tactical air power demonstration at the 2004 "In Pursuit of Liberty," Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show. The demonstration showcased multiple F-14 Tomcats and F/A-18 Hornets displaying various maneuvers and simulated bomb and staffing passes in front of the crowd. The air show, held Sept. 24-26, showcased civilian and military aircraft from the Nation's armed forces, which provided many flight demonstrations and static displays. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain (RELEASED)

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China’s J-35 vs. the U.S. Navy’s F-14 Tomcat Fighter: Who Wins Summed Up in 1 Word

Article Summary – The F-14 Tomcat was built to defend U.S. carriers from Soviet bombers with long-range radar and Phoenix missiles, not to duel...

Isaac SeitzNovember 25, 2025

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)

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3 Ohio-Class SSGN Missile Submarines ‘Surfaced’ as a Clear Warning to China

Article Summary – This piece explains why the U.S. occasionally brings its most secretive assets—Ohio-class ballistic and cruise-missile submarines—deliberately into public view. -It revisits...

Steve BalestrieriNovember 25, 2025

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Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Japan’s Massive Fleet of 147 F-35 Fighters Has A Message for China’s Air Force

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Forget Aircraft Carriers or the F-35: China Thinks the X-37B Is a ‘Space Bomber’

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

China Built Fake U.S. Aircraft Carriers in the Desert for a Real War Plan

The Treaty

Is a War with North Korea Coming Soon?

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

China’s Military Thinks Disabling Starlink Could Prove ‘Impossible’ During a Taiwan Invasion

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Mach 2 F-47 NGAD Stealth Fighter Has a Message for China’s Air Force

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The U.S. Military Freaked: Lasers Are No Secret Weapon Against Hypersonic Missiles

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

China’s J-35 vs. the U.S. Navy’s F-14 Tomcat Fighter: Who Wins Summed Up in 1 Word

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

3 Ohio-Class SSGN Missile Submarines ‘Surfaced’ as a Clear Warning to China

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