B-58 Hustler: Fast, futuristic, and ultimately flawed bomber
The B-58 Hustler, produced by Convair in the 1950s, was the first supersonic bomber capable of exceeding Mach 2. Developed...
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.
Are Navy aircraft carriers destined for failure?
Aircraft carriers, once the cornerstone of U.S. naval dominance, face growing criticism due to their vulnerability to modern missile technology...
A seamount ‘strike’ nearly crippled a $3 billion Navy ‘Seawolf’ submarine
In October 2021, the USS Connecticut, a $3 billion Seawolf-class submarine, collided with an uncharted seamount in the Pacific Ocean....
A US Navy aircraft carrier could be sunk by Iran’s missiles
Recent developments suggest that Iran may possess the capability to inflict serious damage on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. -Iranian state...
China’s obsession with trying to sink US Navy aircraft carriers
As tensions rise between the U.S. and China, the South China Sea could become a flashpoint. While China’s aircraft carrier...
How China lost an attack submarine
In 2003, Chinese submarine 361, a Type 035G vessel, experienced a fatal mechanical failure during a training exercise, resulting in...
Get ready for the US Army’s new ‘light tank’
The U.S. Army is introducing the M10 Booker, formerly known as the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) system, to fill a...
USS Missouri: The greatest battleship of all time?
The USS Missouri, an Iowa-class battleship, played pivotal roles in WWII, the Korean War, and the Gulf War. Known as...
USS Ranger: The US Navy aircraft carrier built for a purpose
The USS Ranger (CVA-61), introduced in the mid-1950s, was the third Forrestal-class supercarrier and the first U.S. aircraft carrier designed...
Does Russia have a way to ‘jam’ the F-35 fighter?
Russian state media have circulated unverified claims that an Israeli F-35I Adir failed to strike its target due to interference...
Inside the US Navy’s Ford-class aircraft carrier delays: A $120 billion problem
The Ford-class aircraft carriers face significant delays due to supply chain disruptions and challenges integrating new technologies. The Navy’s third...
The bomber that redefined aerial warfare
The Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" revolutionized aerial warfare when it debuted in the mid-1930s. As a four-engine bomber, it offered...
China has big plans for a new stealth bomber like the B-21 Raider
China's Xi’an H-20 stealth bomber development aims to challenge the U.S.'s dominance in aviation. The H-20, potentially in progress since...
Russia’s MiG-35 fighter looks to be ‘headed for a crash landing’
The MiG-35 "Fulcrum-F" was once hailed as Russia's next-generation fighter, but its capabilities have proven underwhelming. -Marketed as a "4+++...
Nimitz-class aircraft carrier Stennis has a problem
The USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) is facing a significant delay in its midlife refueling and overhaul, extending the process by 14...
A Taiwan war could mean US aircraft carriers are ‘going to the bottom’
As tensions with China over Taiwan escalate, U.S. military planners are rethinking the role of aircraft carriers due to advancements...