5 most powerful US Navy warships in 2023
Over the years, the U.S. Navy has had some stellar ships in its fleet that really stand out and deserve...
Maya Carlin
Analyst
Maya Carlin is an analyst at the Center for Security Policy, located in Washington D.C. She also has a M.A. in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security from IDC Herzliya’s Lauder School of Government in Israel.
Maya Carlin is an analyst at the Center for Security Policy, located in Washington D.C. She also has a M.A. in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security from IDC Herzliya’s Lauder School of Government in Israel.
The F-35 is selling like crazy. Here’s why
While the race to develop and procure next-generation fighters is already well underway, the F-35 Lightning II remains arguably the...
The Syrian Civil War: How a country was completely destroyed
Last month, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that devastated areas in Turkey reached across the border into northern Syria. For a country largely destroyed by...
ISIS is still a big threat
Last week, The Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS Africa Focus Group met in Niamey, Niger to discuss strategies aimed at minimizing the terror group’s...
China brokers Iran-Saudi Arabia rapprochement
After more than seven years of estrangement, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran have agreed...
A-10 Warthog: Destined for retirement—Or war in Ukraine?
Why Won’t the A-10 Warthog Ever Go Away? Following years of debate, Congress has finally approved a U.S. Air Force plan...
F-22 Raptor: Why it might be America’s best fighter jet
The F-22 Raptor made headlines last month after shooting down multiple unidentified “objects” over Canada, Lake Huron, and Alaska. Largely touted as...
Is Iran close to building a nuclear weapon?
It is believed that Iran could produce enough fissile material for one nuclear bomb in under two weeks, according to senior U.S. defense...
Where are Iran’s kamikaze drones in Ukraine?
A lack of Iranian-made kamikaze drones has been spotted in Ukraine since mid-February, the UK Defense Ministry assessed this week. Russian Forces have blown through...
The US Navy’s largest submarine ever has a problem
Will the Columbia-Class Submarine Be Ready On Time? The U.S. Navy’s goal to receive its incoming Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines in...
B-21 Raider: The future of the US Air Force has arrived
B-21 Raider: In December, the U.S. Air Force revealed its highly classified new stealth bomber — a cutting-edge weapon the service hopes will become the military’s...
Iran’s drones are fueling Putin’s evil war in Ukraine
Iran is continuing to exploit Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine to position itself as the world’s leading manufacturer of cheap and lethal drones. A recent report published...
Is Russia’s only aircraft carrier doomed?
Russia’s sole aircraft carrier has been plagued with a litany of fires, accidents, and corruption throughout its lifespan. The Navy...
Did China’s J-20 stealth fighter fly over Taiwan?
Last month, a pilot for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) claimed he flew his J-20 stealth fighter jet...
F-35I Adir: Israel’s very special stealth fighter
The U.S. Defense Department is banning Israeli Air Force pilots with foreign passports from flying the F-35I Adir fighter jets. Citing information...
Three mobsters charged in Iran-backed plot to assassinate Masih Alinejad
Originally published in 19FortyFive. A New York federal court has indicted three men this weekend over an alleged plot to assassinate Iranian-American...