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...
Defense
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...
Japan announces plans to join US in joint-force drills in June
Editor's Note: This piece by Seth Robson and Hana Kusumoto features quotes from CSP Senior Fellow, Grant Newsham. TOKYO —...
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....
F-22 Sea Raptor: A stealth fighter ‘beast’ flying from Navy aircraft carriers
The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, a cornerstone of U.S. Air Force capabilities, was once considered for adaptation into a carrier-capable...
The Navy’s Virginia-class submarine nightmare won’t be easy to end
The Virginia-class submarines, critical to U.S. naval power, are facing significant delays in their construction schedule, estimated at 410 months...
Solomon Islands: Going after Chinese ‘juice’
Editor's Comments: I try to write stories that have a shelf life beyond a few days. This one about Solomon...
China’s 6th generation fighter: A threat to the US Air Force?
The U.S. maintained unrivaled aerial superiority with its fifth-generation F-22 Raptor for many years, but now faces increasing competition from...
Drones and missiles mean Navy aircraft carriers are in deep trouble
The U.S. Navy's aircraft carriers, long the dominant force in maritime strategy, face increasing threats from advanced weapons systems like...
The age of the A-10 Thunderbolt II is coming to an end
The A-10 Thunderbolt II, a staple in U.S. military operations for over five decades, faces retirement as the Air Force...
DF-21D: China built this missile to sink US Navy aircraft carriers
China's military strategy includes a significant focus on expanding its arsenal of Dong-Feng 21 (DF-21D) ballistic missiles, known as "carrier...