Key Points – The US-made M142 HIMARS rocket artillery system has proven to be a game-changing weapon for Ukraine since its 2022 deployment, devastating...
Key Points – The US M1 Abrams tanks supplied to Ukraine have not had the anticipated battlefield impact, primarily due to insufficient numbers rather...
Key Points – The US Navy’s DDG(X) next-generation destroyer program, slated to succeed the Arleigh Burke-class, now projects first ship procurement in FY2032, a...
Key Points – The Ford-class aircraft carriers, despite their high cost (around $13 billion per unit) and developmental challenges, represent a revolutionary leap in...
Key Points – The post-Cold War expansion of NATO to Russia’s borders, without seriously considering Russia’s inclusion or its security concerns, is presented as...
Key Points – Russian President Vladimir Putin’s definition of victory in Ukraine has significantly downscaled since the 2022 invasion, from initial ambitions of regime...
Key Points – China’s ambition to build nuclear-powered aircraft carriers (Type 004 concept) to match US global naval power faces significant and likely protracted...