US Navy surfaces 3 missile submarines to send warning to China
China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea, including dangerous maneuvers by Chinese pilots near American aircraft, necessitate a show...
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.
Type 209: The most powerful submarine you’ve never heard of
The Type 209 submarine, designed by German shipbuilder Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft, has become one of the most popular export submarines, used...
USS Enterprise: The Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier that ran aground
In 1983, a significant moment for U.S. Navy families turned dramatic when the USS Enterprise ran aground just 1,000 yards...
Could the F-22 Raptor fly from US Navy aircraft carriers?
The American-made F-22 Raptor, known for its stealth and maneuverability, is not suitable for aircraft carriers despite its impressive capabilities....
USS Gerald R. Ford: The Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier
The USS Gerald R. Ford is the most advanced aircraft carrier in the U.S. Navy, featuring cutting-edge technology like electromagnetic...
Russia’s B-52: The Tu-95 Bear bomber is not to be toyed with
In early May, U.S. Air Force F-16s intercepted Russian Tu-95 bombers near Alaska. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that...
How the Air Force’s B-2 bomber nightmare started and won’t ever end
The U.S. Air Force's B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is a crucial component of America's nuclear triad, capable of delivering both...
America’s B-1B Lancer bomber vs. Russia’s Tu-160: Who wins?
The U.S. Air Force's B-1B Lancer and the Soviet Tu-160 "Blackjack" are among the largest, fastest bombers, but they were...
The age of the A-10 Warthog is coming to an end
The A-10 Warthog, a subsonic attack aircraft that has served for over five decades, is approaching retirement as the U.S....
The US Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft carrier is the best ever
The U.S. Navy's Nimitz-class aircraft carriers, named after WWII Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, have been pivotal to U.S. sea power...
The F-22 fighter has 1 problem that is impossible to fix
The F-22 Raptor, introduced as the premier fifth-generation fighter jet, faced funding cuts in 2009 as the U.S. shifted defense...
China’s ‘drone’ aircraft carrier: What you need to know and why it matters
China might be building the world's first dedicated drone carrier. Satellite imagery suggests a new vessel in a shipyard on...
Could Turkey really become an aircraft carrier powerhouse?
Aircraft carriers represent the pinnacle of naval power, with the U.S. leading with 11 active carriers. China is enhancing its...
How can the F-15EX fighter be more expensive than the F-35?
The Polish Air Force is in discussions with Boeing to acquire nearly two dozen F-15EX Eagle II fighters, an advanced...
There may never be a good time to retire the A-10 Thunderbolt II
The A-10 Thunderbolt II, renowned for its close air support capabilities, is set to be phased out by the U.S....