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...
Defense
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...
Can a US Navy aircraft carrier be sunk?
U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, particularly the Nimitz-class, are enormous vessels designed for resilience and power projection. With a flight deck...
B-52J: The B-52 ‘Stratofortress’ bomber could fly for 100 years
The B-52 Stratofortress, a legendary U.S. Air Force strategic bomber, continues to serve over 70 years after its first flight....
F-22 Raptor vs. China’s J-20: Which stealth fighter is better?
As tensions rise between China and the West, particularly over Taiwan, the comparison between China's J-20 and the U.S.'s F-22...
America’s B-21 Raider bomber nightmare is about to ‘drop’ into focus
The B-21 Raider, a sixth-generation bomber being developed by Northrop Grumman for the U.S. Air Force, is designed to serve...
China’s submarine force can track (and sink) US Navy aircraft carriers
The U.S. Navy maintains carrier superiority over China, but Beijing has demonstrated its ability to track American carriers, raising concerns....
Killing of Hamas top dog highlights question for US: Who’s in charge?
To hear the establishment media tell it, the killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh has brought the world perilously close...
AbramsX: The US Army wants a new revolutionary tank like no other
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the relevance of main battle tanks (MBTs) has been underscored, with both...
The Air Force’s B-2 bomber is facing a sad reality
The U.S. Air Force is set to retire another B-2 Spirit bomber, reducing its fleet to just 19 airframes. The...
The US Navy’s railgun nightmare has just begun
Railgun technology, first conceptualized in World War I, has been pursued by various nations due to its potential for high-velocity,...