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
Here’s What Aircraft ‘Stealth’ Really Means
“Stealth” is not the result of one secret formula known only to the Pentagon. Instead, it is the result of many design and technology adaptations—ranging from the shape of an...
Ukraine Captures Chinese Citizens Fighting for Russia
The timing of the Chinese citizens’ capture—as Russia and Ukraine have begun indirect talks towards a ceasefire that would end the war—is notable, and President Zelensky highlighted their presence as...
The USS John C. Stennis Nimitz-class Carrier Is Still Out of Service
The Nimitz-class carrier is expected to stay out of service for an additional fourteen months than planned.
Look Out America: China’s Fujian Aircraft Carrier Is Coming Soon
The Fujian aircraft carrier may become the nation’s first-ever nuclear-powered surface vessel if commissioned.
France’s Charles de Gaulle Carrier Completes First Pacific Deployment
The Charles de Gaulle remains the backbone of France’s sea-based power projection strategy.
Daring-class HMS Dauntless Defeats Drones in Live-Fire Drill
The latest show of force by the Dauntless is a clear sign that the Daring-class isn’t going to go away overnight.
Capt. Lewis Millett Led America’s Last Bayonet Charge in Korea
Bayonet training infuses aggression, warrior spirit, and elan in the hearts and minds of the soldiers being trained in it.
The USAAF 49th Fighter Group Are Australia’s Forgotten WWII Heroes
The fighter plane used by the USAAF 49th to counter the Japanese menace was the P-40 Warhawk.
Trump Fired Navy Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield. Was DEI to Blame?
The Navy three-star officer’s support for DEI initiatives could have put her name on the chopping block.
South Korea Fires Warning Shots After North Korean Troops Attempt Illegal Border Crossing
"Our military issued warnings and fired warning shots, and the North Korean soldiers retreated," a South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff official told reporters.
Three Years Into the Ukraine War, Russia’s Army Is Stronger Than Ever
Last year, the Russian forces lost over 400,000 men in the fighting. But they managed to replace losses on an almost one-to-one ratio.
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.