Military

Is Poland’s New Tank Fleet the Best in the World?

Poland’s new K2PL main battle tank retains the core strengths of the South Korean mother version while still adapting to Poland’s operational requirements. 

Russia’s 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV Howitzer Should Terrify NATO

The Koalitsiya-SV’s pneumatic autoloader delivers a firing rate of up to sixteen rounds per minute—quadrupling the Paladin’s four rounds per minute—while its ammunition capacity of 60 to 70 rounds ensures...

U.S. Aircraft Carriers Need Cheaper Anti-Drone Systems—and the Navy Is Working On Them

The Navy is sending six Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, each equipped with the Coyote and Roadrunner counter-drone system, with the USS Gerald R. Ford to ensure its protection.

America’s Aircraft Carriers Might No Longer Be Worth the Cost

Missiles and drones that can sink aircraft carriers are quite cheap compared to the billions required to design, build, equip, and operate the carriers themselves. Are they still worth the...

Forget the MOAB: America’s 30,000-Pound GBU-57 Is the “Father of All Bombs”

The GBU-57’s size and weight alone distinguish it from other munitions, but its true significance lies in its ability to bore deep into the Earth before detonating—thereby ensuring maximum damage...

Here are Some of the Weapons Israel Could Use in Its Iran Airstrike

Without U.S.-provided heavy bunker busters, notably the GBU-57 30,000-pound bomb, the effectiveness of Israeli airstrikes will remain in question. Still, the IAF has some systems that can do a profound...

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.

The Long History Behind Russia’s Attrition War in Ukraine

Today in Ukraine, the Russian military is pursuing a strategy remarkably similar to that of the past—using its overwhelming numerical superiority in men and weapon systems to achieve goals on...

American Airstrikes are Decimating ISIS in Syria

America’s ill-fated wars in Iraq and Afghanistan gave the U.S. armed forces more than two decades of vital counterterrorism experience—and they continue to put this training to good use.

China Practices for a ‘Star Wars’ Moment Against the U.S. Military

The Space Force needs to take active measures to better defend its existing constellations from the Chinese Space Stalkers that will “dogfight” with American satellites.

North Korea Lost 5,000 Troops in Kursk: UK

Reports from the ground indicate that the North Koreans are disciplined and fearsome fighters—but do not seem trained and equipped for a 21st-century conflict.

Turkey Blasts Off with New SOM-J Cruise Missile

The SOM-J missile’s modular design and significant range make it an attractive prospect on the international market.