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The 354th Fighter Wing conducts a 75-fighter jet formation at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 12, 2022, in honor of the U.S. Air Force’s 75th Anniversary. This capabilities demonstration included F-35A Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-22 Raptor aircraft from across Pacific Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)

The 354th Fighter Wing conducts a 75-fighter jet formation at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 12, 2022, in honor of the U.S. Air Force’s 75th Anniversary. This capabilities demonstration included F-35A Lightning II, F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-22 Raptor aircraft from across Pacific Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gary Hilton)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

5 Places World War III Could Start Right Now

Key Points and Summary – If World War III starts in 2025, odds are it begins in one of five places: the Taiwan Strait,...

Harry J. KazianisSeptember 18, 2025

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress departs after being refueled by KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Northwest July 18, 2024. The 92nd Air Refueling Wing and 141st ARW’s ability to rapidly generate airpower at a moment’s notice was put to the test when Air Mobility Command’s Inspector General team conducted a no-notice Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection, July 16–18, 2024. During the NORI, Airmen demonstrated how various capabilities at Fairchild AFB enable units to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned strategic bomber and command and control aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lawrence Sena)

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress departs after being refueled by KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Northwest July 18, 2024. The 92nd Air Refueling Wing and 141st ARW’s ability to rapidly generate airpower at a moment’s notice was put to the test when Air Mobility Command’s Inspector General team conducted a no-notice Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection, July 16–18, 2024. During the NORI, Airmen demonstrated how various capabilities at Fairchild AFB enable units to generate and provide, when directed, specially trained and equipped KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews to conduct critical air refueling of U.S. Strategic Command-assigned strategic bomber and command and control aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lawrence Sena)

North Korea Talk

North Korea Seems Likely to Use Nuclear Weapons First: America Needs to Think It Through

Key Points and Summary – U.S.–South Korea drills now assume North Korea could use nuclear weapons first. -Washington faces two realistic paths. One is...

Robert E. KellySeptember 16, 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Colin Clark, a mortarman assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Texas, engages a target with a NightFighter S counter-unmanned aerial vehicle system during a demonstration for Philippine Marines assigned to Intelligence Company, 3rd Marine Brigade, as part of exercise KAMANDAG 8 at Tarumpitao Point, Palawan Province, Philippines, Oct. 17, 2024. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. This year marks the eighth iteration of this exercise and includes participants from the French Armed Forces, Royal Thai Marine Corps, and Indonesian Marine Corps; including continued participation from the Australian Defense Force, British Armed Forces, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and Republic of Korea Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Colin Clark, a mortarman assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a native of Texas, engages a target with a NightFighter S counter-unmanned aerial vehicle system during a demonstration for Philippine Marines assigned to Intelligence Company, 3rd Marine Brigade, as part of exercise KAMANDAG 8 at Tarumpitao Point, Palawan Province, Philippines, Oct. 17, 2024. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led exercise aimed at enhancing the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing valuable training in combined operations with foreign militaries in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. This year marks the eighth iteration of this exercise and includes participants from the French Armed Forces, Royal Thai Marine Corps, and Indonesian Marine Corps; including continued participation from the Australian Defense Force, British Armed Forces, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and Republic of Korea Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang)

North Korea Talk

‘They Are Learning’: North Korean Troops Are Adapting to Drone Wars in Ukraine

North Korea Is Learning How to Fight a Modern War in Ukraine Key Points and Summary -At a major defense expo in Poland, the...

Reuben JohnsonSeptember 2, 2025

Russia and North Korea

Russia and North Korea

North Korea Talk

Bad News: North Korea Is Having a ‘Moment’

Key Points and Summary – North Korea’s isolated economy has posted its fastest growth in eight years, a surprising 3.7% jump fueled almost entirely...

Stephen SilverSeptember 2, 2025

Republic of Korea army soldiers assigned to 5th Engineer Brigade, pull security on the K1 tank while it moves across M3 bridge vehicle as part of Freedom Shield 25/Combined Wet Gap Crossing training March 20, 2025 in South Korea. This training was intended to boost combat readiness between the U.S. and ROK Army. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Wilfred Salters)

Republic of Korea army soldiers assigned to 5th Engineer Brigade, pull security on the K1 tank while it moves across M3 bridge vehicle as part of Freedom Shield 25/Combined Wet Gap Crossing training March 20, 2025 in South Korea. This training was intended to boost combat readiness between the U.S. and ROK Army. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Wilfred Salters)

North Korea Talk

Why Kim Jong Un Needs ROK/U.S. Combined Forces Command to Conduct Exercises

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un needs the ROK/U.S. Combined Forces Command to conduct military exercises. For Kim, it is a strategic necessity. Not...

David MaxwellAugust 21, 2025

M2020 Tank from North Korea.

M2020 Tank from North Korea.

North Korea Talk

Report: North Korea Sending 6,000 Troops, 100 Tanks to Russia (to Fight in Ukraine?)

Published on August 18, 2025, 1:13 pm EDT – Key Points and Summary – Russia is solving its critical manpower shortage for the war...

Jack BuckbyAugust 18, 2025

North Korea Artillery

North Korea Artillery

North Korea Talk

Putin’s Secret Weapon for Ukraine War: An ‘Army’ of North Koreans

PUBLISHED on August 14, 2025, 3:53 PM EDT – Key Points and Summary: Russia is solving its massive manpower crisis in Ukraine by importing...

Reuben JohnsonAugust 14, 2025

North Korean ICBM

North Korean ICBM

North Korea Talk

North Korea Can Nuke the U.S. Mainland. Will America Still Defend South Korea?

Published on August 7, 2025, 9:52 AM – Key Points and Summary – As U.S. President Trump prepares to meet his South Korean counterpart,...

Robert E. KellyAugust 7, 2025

HWASONG-18 ICBM North Korea (1)

HWASONG-18 ICBM North Korea (1)

North Korea Talk

North Korea Might Want to Talk to Trump Afterall

Key Points and Summary – A recent statement from Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has signaled a potential...

Reuben JohnsonAugust 4, 2025

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