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...
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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...
Did Houthis strike a US aircraft carrier?
Houthi rebels recently claimed to have struck the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea using unmanned aerial vehicles,...
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 —...
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...
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...