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The $6 Billion Build-up of Bombers in the Indian Ocean

The massive convenience of U.S. bombers at the Diego Garcia military base in the remote corners of the Indian Ocean is likely setting off alarm bells for the Middle East.

Russia’s Sukhoi Design Bureau Prepares to Build a Sixth-Generation Fighter

There is little doubt that the Russians are taking their time developing their own sixth-generation warplane—but this is not a sign of weakness.

Houthi strikes in the Red Sea in response to Israel's war in Gaza. Yemeni forces during training to confront the Houthis. Yemen, December 28, 2023

The Houthis Claim To Attack a U.S. Nuclear-Powered Carrier 

The Yemeni-based Houthi terrorist organization launched two successful attacks against the imperialist infidel Americans, that is, at least, according to the Houthis. The Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen claimed on...

Artificial Intelligence Can Be America’s Strategic Advantage   

Editor’s note: In February, The National Interest organized a symposium on the U.S.-China technology race amidst the emergence of DeepSeek and ongoing legal battles over TikTok. We asked a variety of experts the following...

Donald Trump talks to journalists during a news conference about his administration's response to the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic in the Brady Press at the White House July 22, 2020.

Donald Trump’s Tariffs: Bad Economics And Maybe Illegal, Too

Trump’s wild tariff threats would be less of a problem if Congress guarded its powers competently.  Amid the flurry of unconstitutional or illegal executive orders from President Donald Trump—for example,...

Here’s Why America’s “Nuclear Triad” Is So Important

The sea-based leg of the nuclear triad is arguably the most vital for America’s national defense.

Trump’s USAID Freeze Will Undermine Global Health and Security

Foreign aid is not charity but a strategic investment into programs that reflect American interests and our values. Hours after his return to the Oval Office, Donald Trump began implementing...

Israel Strikes Hezbollah Assets in Lebanon

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group has been in place for over a month. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) struck military sites located in the Lebanese village of...

Maybe the NGAD Program Isn’t Dead Yet

The fact that the DoD raised the ceiling costs for the engines would suggest that the program may not be as "paused" as previously reported.

Why Israel Wants the F-22 Raptor (And Why It Won’t Get It)

Considering Israel’s proximity to hostile neighbors, it is fair to assume the nation has more wants than needs when it comes to arms. From air defense systems and fighter jets...