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Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and two Dassault Rafales assigned to the 1/4 Gascogne Fighter Squadron, 113 Saint-Dizier-Robinson air base, France, break formation during flight May 18, 2021 over France. The flight was apart of the Atlantic Trident 21 exercise which is a joint, multinational exercise involving service members from the U.S., France and the U.K., and is aimed at enhancing fourth and fifth generation integration, combat readiness and fighting capabilities, through conducting complex air operations in a contested multinational joint force environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Cook)

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France’s ‘Super’ Dassault Rafale Fighter Is Coming

Key Points and Summary – The ‘Super Rafale’ (F5) is Dassault’s next leap: a Rafale optimized for Day-One operations, teaming with nEUROn loyal wingmen...

Brent M. EastwoodSeptember 18, 2025

A German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon flies over Alaska during exercise Arctic Defender 24 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 8, 2024. Arctic Defender is a German Air Force-led exercise that provides a unique opportunity to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases and is part of several exercises under Pacific Skies 24. Pacific Skies is a combination of several exercises in the Indo-Pacific theater in which German, French and Spanish air forces participate with U.S. forces. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Shelimar Rivera Rosado)

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F-35 Who? The ‘Super’ Eurofighter Typhoon Is On the Way

Key Points and Summary – The Eurofighter Typhoon is set for a renaissance as Europe waits for sixth-generation fighters. -Partners plan a mid-life upgrade...

Brent M. EastwoodSeptember 17, 2025

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France’s Mirage 2000-5F Fighter Summed Up in 4 Words

Key Points and Summary – France’s Mirage 2000-5F fighters have delivered early gains for Ukraine, intercepting Russian cruise missiles and drones and adding precision...

Steve BalestrieriSeptember 17, 2025

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 62nd Fighter Squadron prepares to takeoff, Dec. 15, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 62nd FS transitioned from flying F-16 Fighting Falcons to flying F-35 aircraft in 2015. There are four F-35 fighter squadrons and four F-16 fighter squadrons that directly support the base’s mission of training the world’s greatest fighter pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder)

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Greece Is Getting the F-35 Stealth Fighter

Key Points and Summary – Greece will take delivery of its first F-35s by the end of 2028, with Lockheed Martin confirming Athens as...

Georgia GilholySeptember 16, 2025

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Captain, We Hit Another Submarine: How British and French Nuclear Missiles Subs Collided

Key Points and Summary – The 2009 Vanguard–Le Triomphant submarine bump showed how stealthy, passive, near-silent SSBNs can be invisible to each other—and how...

Jack BuckbySeptember 15, 2025

An Estonian Defense Forces M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) fires a training rocket during a live-fire exercise in Undva, Estonia, July 11, 2025. U.S. Army elements from Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment, 75th Field Artillery Brigade, supporting Task Force Voit, assisted in the training process. The task force was originally formed in 2023 to support the Estonian Defense Forces in the creation of a HIMARS unit. Task Force Voit works closely with the Estonian Armed Forces, sharing critical defense strategies, training, and military readiness support. The presence of U.S. troops in the region serves as a cornerstone of NATO’s commitment to security in the Baltic region. The task force provides combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s only forward-deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Di Trolio)

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The NATO Article 5 ‘Red Line’ Question

Key Points and Summary – Article 5 is ironclad in spirit but flexible in practice—each ally decides how to respond to an “armed attack.”...

Reuben JohnsonSeptember 15, 2025

Troopers with 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division firing the 25mm canon on a Bradley fighting vehicle in order to zero the vehicles weapons systems at a range in Poland. Ranges such as these familiarize troopers with the vehicles systems in order to ensure combat readiness.

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Poland Is Slowly Preparing for the Unthinkable: War with Russia

Key Points and Summary – Russia’s latest barrage sent more than 20 drones into Polish airspace, the first hostile act against a NATO member,...

Reuben JohnsonSeptember 15, 2025

Secretary of the Army, Hon. Dan Driscoll, fires a round from a M1A2 Abrams Tank while visiting Fort Stewart, GA., June 23, 2025. Secretary Driscoll met with Soldiers and leaders from the 3rd Infantry Division implementing transformation in contact initiatives, and had candid conversations with Soldiers about quality of life concerns to help find solutions to scale across the Army. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. David Resnick)

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Putin’s Poland Gamble: Gray-Zone Probe, Not World War III

Key Points and Summary – Russian drones briefly violated Polish airspace, triggering NATO interceptions and fears of escalation. -An “error” is possible, but Russia’s...

Robert E. KellySeptember 11, 2025

F-35 Demonstration Team members sprint to their positions during the ground show at the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2019. The team’s ground show consists of pre-flight inspections with sharp, quick-paced movements that showcase the pride and professionalism of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Alexander Cook)

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The F-35 Stealth Fighter Block 4 Update Is Worth the ‘Pain’

Key Points and Summary – After a bruising decade, the F-35 is poised for a meaningful leap. Block 4—enabled by the TR-3 hardware/software refresh—adds...

Brent M. EastwoodSeptember 10, 2025

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France’s ‘Super’ Dassault Rafale Fighter Is Coming

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F-35 Who? The ‘Super’ Eurofighter Typhoon Is On the Way

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France’s Mirage 2000-5F Fighter Summed Up in 4 Words

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Greece Is Getting the F-35 Stealth Fighter

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Captain, We Hit Another Submarine: How British and French Nuclear Missiles Subs Collided

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The NATO Article 5 ‘Red Line’ Question

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Poland Is Slowly Preparing for the Unthinkable: War with Russia

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Putin’s Poland Gamble: Gray-Zone Probe, Not World War III

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The F-35 Stealth Fighter Block 4 Update Is Worth the ‘Pain’

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