The US Air Force’s 5 best warplanes in 2024
The U.S. Air Force boasts some of the most advanced aircraft in the world, prepared for any conflict. -The top...
Defense
US military bases unprepared for rising threats from communist China
FBI Director Christopher Wray and National Security Agency Director Gen. Timothy Haugh have stated that the recent Chinese cyber assault...
F-16I Sufa: Israel has a powerhouse ‘Fighting Falcon’ even America doesn’t fly
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is using its fleets of F-15I, F-16I Sufa, and F-35 Adir jets to conduct airstrikes...
China’s J-20 fighter vs. America’s F-22
As tensions rise between China and the West, especially over Taiwan, air assets play a crucial role in the region....
Will US help Philippines stand up to neighborhood bully?
Taiwan, Ukraine and Gaza get most of the attention these days. But the United States’ reputation as a reliable ally is nowhere...
Why the F-35 fighter is unstoppable
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, a fifth-generation American-made aircraft, is flown by 20 nations, surpassing 773,000 cumulative flight hours. -Known...
USS New Jersey: America’s most decorated battleship sets sail again
The Battleship New Jersey, America's most decorated battleship, is sailing back to its home state after a rigorous refitting at...
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...
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...
US Forces Japan: Send an American ‘four-star’ or a winner?
Editor's Note: This article also appeared in Asia Times. United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin commented to reporters at the Shangri-La Dialogue in...
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...
Defense secretary mulls turning US Forces Japan into a 4-star command
Editor’s Note: This piece by Seth Robson features quotes from CSP Senior Fellow, Grant Newsham. YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan —...