Military

“Leopards Without Claws” Showcase Canada’s Military Weakness
Canada’s combat mission in Afghanistan ended in 2011. Along with it, Canada appears to have lost all will to maintain any semblance of a reliable national defense.

Why the Navy Should Decommission the USS John C. Stennis
The U.S. Navy must use the painful delays in the RCOH overhaul of the USS John C. Stennis as an opportunity to fundamentally reform its surface warfare fleet.

Trump’s Canada Tariffs Will Crush the Stryker Combat Vehicle
The Stryker combat vehicle is integral to the ability of the United States and its allies to wage war. The only problem? It’s made in Canada—and is subject to Trump's...

North Korea is Building AI-Controlled Drones
A key factor driving this new North Korean modernization push is undoubtedly Pyongyang’s ever-growing closeness with Moscow.

How the USS Maddox Started the Vietnam War
The USS Maddox’ likely incorrect report of an attack on August 4, 1964, paved the way for a dramatic escalation of the Vietnam War—changing the United States forever.

After Weeks of Russian Bombing, Ukraine Strikes Back
As a result of the attack, the Russian Aerospace Forces will likely relocate aircraft further away from the frontlines in order to avoid similar strikes in the future.

Britain’s New “Dreadnought” Nuclear Submarine Will Soon Become a Reality
The Royal Navy plans to operate the four new Dreadnought-class submarines for at least 30 years.

More Firepower Than All the Bombs in WWII? The USS Ohio was Built For One Thing
The changes made to the Ohio will ensure the Cold War-era system can dominate in the twenty-first century’s dynamic threat environment.

Russia Nears One Million Casualties As Ukraine War Grinds On
By relying heavily on unrepresented ethnic minorities far away from the centers of power in Moscow and St. Petersburg, the Kremlin ensures that public outcry against its “special military operation”...

The Legendary Performance of the M1A1 Abrams in Operation Desert Storm
The Gulf War would solidify the M1A1 Abrams’ legacy as one of the most iconic and effective armored vehicles in modern military history.

Donald Trump Wants to Destroy the Houthis. Here Are the Weapons He’ll Use.
The new Trump administration has taken decisive action against the Houthi rebels in Yemen—including a multi-day aerial blitz directed against strategic targets within the group’s territory.

China’s ZTD-05 Amphibious Assault Vehicle Is Meant To Do One Thing
With a crew of four—commander, driver, gunner, and loader—and a 36-round ammunition reserve, the ZTD-05 balances firepower, mobility, and survivability in a compact package.