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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...