Security
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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.
These Two Military Dogs Won Medals for Fighting Bravely
It was during the infamous Blitz of London that Jet of Iada rightfully earned his claim to fame.
The Soviet Charlie-class Was Once the World’s Apex Submarine
The Charlie I-class submarines were intended for anti-surface ship warfare, primarily targeting U.S. carrier battle groups.
Houthis Claim New Attacks in Red Sea
Earlier this month, the Houthis also claimed to have targeted the Harry S. Truman with cruise missiles and UAVs.
Indonesia May Join Turkey’s Kaan Fighter Program
Turkey’s Kaan fighter could be well on its way to becoming a collaborative project.
China and Russia Rejoice as the U.S. Cuts Its Global Media
Now is the time for U.S. policymakers to rethink how America conducts information warfare and develop strategies to prioritize influence and psychological operations against adversarial, authoritarian states.
Why Europe Should Do More to Deter the Houthis
Washington should encourage its European allies to take a larger role not only in Ukraine, but also the Red Sea. “Liberation Day” has come and gone, as President Donald Trump...
The High Stakes of U.S.-Iran Talks
Should diplomacy collapse, Washington and Jerusalem would be positioned to justify military action against Iran as a last resort.
Taiwan’s Military Is Finally Developing Sea Drones
The Manta is a small, autonomous vessel that can handle both the Taiwan Strait’s volatile geological and geopolitical conditions.
U.S.–ROK Cooperation Can Shape the Nuclear Energy Market and Strengthen Nonproliferation
The relationship between the United States and South Korea has become a strategic necessity for sustaining leadership in the nuclear energy market and preserving the integrity of the global nonproliferation...
Trump Promises a New $1 Trillion Pentagon Budget
The Trump administration is set to raise the Pentagon’s budget despite promises to cut government spending drastically. The question now is: where will this money come from and will it...
The Chinese Navy Expands Its Overseas Footprint
The Chinese Navy plays catch-up to the United States' overseas presence from a new pier in Cambodia that can accommodate far larger ships than any in service with the Royal...