The Buzz
The war in Ukraine has transformed the global order. Russia’s invasion could surely create global chaos in the weeks and months to come. Experts are also watching the rise of new weapons platforms like NGAD and drone swarms dominate military analysts’ discussions.
At the same, China is rising and seeking to challenge the U.S. as the world’s only superpower. What happens? How will the war in Ukraine end? Will Russia be defeated? Can China rise and become wealthy before certain demographic trends take hold? The Buzz section looks at geopolitics from the lens of national security and military affairs.
Sweden Deploys Gripen Fighters to First-Ever NATO Border Patrol
The Gripen is enabling Sweden to demonstrate that its membership in NATO is not mere lip service.
Stories from The Buzz
The Royal Navy’s New Astute-class Submarine Is Nearing Active Service
The Astute-class boats, are the largest and most advanced attack submarines ever built for the Royal Navy.
China’s Sixth-Generation J-36 Fighter Has Been Spotted Flying Once Again
This J-36 sighting suggests that China could be on track to introduce the world’s first sixth-generation platform.
What Is the Air Force Doing on the Southern Border?
Militaries exist, in most contexts, to help nations preserve their borders. In that sense, the application of U.S. assets towards stemming illegal immigration is a commonsense application of military might.
How the Hawker Hurricane Saved Britain During World War II
The Hawker Hurricane was not as attractive or streamlined as the Spitfire, and it failed to capture the public’s respect in the same way. But the Hurricane was responsible for...
China’s Auto Sales in Russia Are Frozen Solid
Who could blame Russian consumers for being skittish about purchasing vehicles that can’t handle the cold?
The Navy’s Virginia-Class Submarines Are Getting an Upgrade
Equipped with MK48 heavy torpedoes and Tomahawk cruise missiles, fast-attack subs like the Virginia-class can rain terror on an adversary fleet.
An Israel F-35I Adir Has Fought in “Beast Mode” for the First Time
An F-35 in “beast mode” can lug an extra 22,000 pounds of internal and external weapons.
South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae Fighter Is on Track for a 2026 Launch
South Korea believes this new plane will serve as a vital change agent from its U.S.-produced warplanes to a purely South Korean system.
Here’s What a Venezuelan Invasion of Guyana Might Look Like
Venezuela’s army is far larger than Guyana’s. But Caracas might achieve better results with deniable “gray zone” attacks against its eastern neighbor than with an outright invasion.
The Two Reasons Russia Has Stopped Moving Forward in Ukraine
Despite local advances, the Russian military is struggling to maintain its offensive operations after almost one full year on the attack.
China’s New HQ-19 Missile Defense System Might Be Better than America’s Best
At least on paper, China has created a better air defense system than even the mightiest American system. This is a major problem for U.S. forces in the Pacific.
America’s M1 Abrams Tank Is Old But Tough
Ukrainian officials have commended the M1 Abrams tank’s resilience on the battlefield.