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The F/A-18 Hornet: Inside the Navy Plane that Almost Never Flew
The Air Force passed on the YF-17 prototype, preferring the more agile F-16. But Navy planners liked it—ultimately ...
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Advanced Nuclear Energy Could be the Next Frontier for U.S. States
U.S. states are leading the push for advanced nuclear energy, aiming to boost energy security, support industry, and drive ...
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U.S. Pushes Back Against South Africa’s Anti-American Diplomacy
South Africa’s recently passed land expropriation law drew President Trump’s ire in the form of a February 7 executive order ...
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How the AV-8B Harrier “Jump Jet” Paved the Way for the F-35
The AV-8B Harrier, known informally as the Harrier jump jet, is the latest iteration in a series of VSTOL aircraft that was ...
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North Korea Now Has a Nuclear Submarine—And There’s Only One Place They Could Have Gotten It From
North Korea’s indigenous technological base is clearly insufficient to have developed the submarine on its own—almost ...
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Russia’s Military Draft Means Trouble for Ukraine (And Putin, Too)
Throughout the three-year war, the Kremlin has been very careful to avoid conscripting men from the country’s most politically influential parts.
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The Chinese Military’s Challenges in the 2030s
The People’s Liberation Army is growing stronger along four main axes. The United States and its allies must carefully examine how best to confront these strengths.
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Why It’s Time for a South Korean Nuclear Deterrent
With North Korea preparing to strike southward, and the United States deeply ambivalent about its defense, Seoul needs nuclear weapons now more than ever.
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Postwar Ukraine and the West Germany Model
In the event of a peace settlement dividing Ukraine in two, the nations of the West have a critical interest in strengthening ...
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Taiwan Receives its First Block 70 Fighting Falcon
A single Block 70 Fighting Falcon was warmly welcomed in Taiwan, which is in a precarious position, less than 200 kilometers ...
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The Demise of the “Energy Transition”
The demise of the "energy transition" is occurring even as the earth is warming up and the demand for green technology is ...
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Philippines Receives Green Light to Purchase U.S. F-16 Fighters
The Philippines’ potential procurement of the F-16 will elevate its ability to defend against threats. American-Philippine ...