Americas

Venezuela’s SA-24 MANPADS Are Tough—But Aren’t Enough to Deter an Invasion

The Maduro regime has framed its military buildup, notably the acquisition of Russian systems, as a necessary response to perceived threats from the United States.

How the Viet Cong Learned to Fear the Cessna A-37 Dragonfly

Cessna will always be known as a general aviation company. But Cessna has in fact crafted a formidable and proven wartime fighter in the A-37 Dragonfly. 

The U.S. Air Force Wants Ten New EA-37B Jets. Why?

The EA-37B’s role is not the sort of thing to capture the public’s imagination. Even so, the plane will serve an important function in the Air Force’s future mission profile.

The Perversity and Unconstitutionality of Climate Superfund Laws: When Political Myopia Reigns Supreme

The unconstitutionality of climate superfund laws shows that they are more the product of political myopia than an attempt to help the environment. Money grabs by politicians and ideological interest...

Illustration of U.S. and Brazil flags as interlocking puzzle pieces, symbolizing U.S.-Brazil AI cooperation.

Digital Dams: How U.S.-Brazil AI Cooperation Could Help America’s AI Ambitions Flow

U.S.-Brazil AI cooperation could unlock sustainable infrastructure for data centers at a time when America’s energy constraints threaten its tech ambitions. The United States’ strategic imperative to excel in artificial...

Elon Musk greets US President Donald Trump as he arrives to watch the men's NCAA wrestling competition.

Trump’s Intelligence Purge Is a Nightmare for National Security

President Trump’s justification for sweeping layoffs among the top brass of intelligence and military agencies raises serious questions, particularly when loyalty appears to be defined less by allegiance to the...

Inside the Navy’s Upcoming “Terminator” AI Fighter Jets

The exact extent of the plane’s autonomous capabilities remains unknown, but it is likely to be far more significant than any weapons system to date.

Solar Energy’s Unstoppable Ascendancy: The Role of Battery Storage in Growth

Solar energy’s unstoppable ascendancy, largely caused by costs continuing to fall and deployment accelerating, is no longer a matter of if—it is a matter of how fast. The global energy...

An Israeli iron Dome

Why America Needs Its Own Iron Dome Air Defense

The Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and the Arrow 2/Arrow 3 systems ensure the security of Israel’s borders. America needs a similar capability.

Venezuela-Lagunillas-18-03-2015- An oil extraction pumps are seen at oil fiel in Lagunillas.

Venezuela Sanctions: A Failure On All Fronts

U.S. sanctions have only entrenched the Maduro regime and opened up the country to Russian and Chinese penetration. 

Why America Couldn’t Get Rid of the B-36 Peacemaker Soon Enough

The size and complicated design of the B-36 Peacemaker caused perpetual headaches for her aircrew—and maintenance crews on the ground.

The USS Iowa Virginia-class submarine

The Latest USS Iowa Is Almost Ready for Action

In a further sign that none of the Iowa-class battleships will ever return to service, the latest U.S. Navy vessel named for the Hawkeye State was officially commissioned into service...