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Cyber Warfare

Boeing’s Secret Data Heist: How Safe Are Our Skies?

The recent cyber incident at Boeing underscores the ever-present challenge of defending against evolving cyber threats.

VDV descending onto Hostomel via Reuters

History

The High Stakes of Airborne Operations in Military History

An U.S. Navy patrol boat assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CORIVRON) 11 escorts Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer JS Ise (DDH 182) through Pearl Harbor during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Christopher D. Blachly/Released

Editorial

Why it’s Important to Differentiate Military Capabilities from Contingencies in War

Recent Headlines

CNO Gilday meets with Japan Chief of Staff Yamazaki at the Pentagon on Wednesday, October 19. (US INDOPACOM Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Michael)

NATO’s Navigational Nightmare: Turkey, Hungary, and the Path to Expansion

Amidst heightened geopolitical tensions today, some military alliances, including NATO, have found themselves intertwined with bureaucracy, which has wasted valuable time and resources when they are most needed.

Expert Analysis Nov 05

Pacific Powder Keg: How The U.S. and Allies Can Counter China’s Taiwan Invasion Plans

With the specter of a colossal Chinese invasion looming, the dance of military might and geopolitical chess continues, as America and its Pacific allies sharpen their strategies, ensuring that the dragon’s ambitious reach towards Taiwan would falter, giving pause to Xi Jinping’s dreams of a unified dynasty under his authoritarian grip.

World Nov 04

US Deputy Undersecretary of State, Robert Murphy (L) and US Ambassador to Lebanon Robert McClintock (R) meeting with Lebanese President Camille Chamoun. Norbert Schiller Collection, Phot. AP Wire Photo

How Lebanon Almost Became the Flashpoint of a Nuclear War

The 1958 Lebanese civil war, ignited amidst the Cold War and Arab nationalism, mirrored a clash of ideologies, where President Camille Chamoun’s pro-Western stance collided with pan-Arabists and leftist factions, marking a precursor to the nation’s tumultuous future and the larger civil war of the mid-70s and 80s.

History Nov 03

Four B61 nuclear free-fall bombs on a bomb cart, 1986 (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

The US Plans to Build A Better Nuclear Gravity Bomb: 24 Times More Powerful Than Hiroshima Device

The development of the B61-13 nuclear gravity bomb reflects a changing security landscape and aims to strengthen US deterrence capabilities.

Military Nov 02

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan (R) meets with Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal in Istanbul, Turkey, December 19, 2015. Kayhan Ozer/Presidential Palace/Handout via Reuters

Turkey’s Tenuous Ties with Hamas Undermine Sweden’s NATO Bid

Turkey now finds itself at a disadvantage—once holding Sweden through blackmail over harboring a terrorist organization, Ankara has done the same with Hamas. No longer holding the moral high ground over combating terrorism, the Turkish Republic will continue to lose favor amongst NATO allies and Stockholm with their regional disputes with Israel.

News Nov 01

Latest Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle prototype variation (Image source: BAE Systems)

BAE Systems Unveils New Counter-Drone Prototype for US Army’s Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle

BAE Systems’ counter-drone prototype for the AMPV redefines armored warfare with modular design and advanced, more reliable weaponry.

Technology Oct 31

Taken during Operation POLAR DAGGER personnel recovery demonstration, August 29. (Image source: DVIDS)

Diplomacy and Defense: US Response to the Ongoing Middle East Crisis

In response to recent Hamas attacks, US deploys troops to aid Israel in hostage recovery – focus on intel-sharing, not combat.

Israel Oct 30

SOFREP original illustration of a Russian Navy ship on the ocean.

Check Out Russia’s New “Floating Desk” Naval Aviation Training Vessel

Russia is set to launch its innovative “floating desk” vessel, a game-changer for naval aviation training and countering sea-based drones.

Russia Oct 29

The Bay of Pigs invasion is an infamous example of an intel misstep. (Wikimedia Commons)

From Pearl Harbor to 9/11: How Intelligence Oversights Altered the World

Intelligence failures have shaped world events, teaching us the value of vigilance and adaptability in an ever-changing landscape.

Military History Oct 28

US Leases Iron Dome Batteries to Israel, Bolsters Jerusalem’s Air Defenses

The United States leases two Iron Dome batteries to Israel, reaffirming unwavering support in the face of escalating conflict with Hamas.

Israel Oct 27

David's Sling Weapons System Stunner Missile successfully completed a series of tests in 2015. / Wikimedia Commons

How David’s Sling Reinforces Israel’s Air Defense Against Evolving Threats

David’s Sling is at the forefront of modern missile defense, protecting Israel from medium-to-long-range aerial threats.

Weapons Oct 26

Hate Crimes, Lone Wolves, and Jihad? Global Spillover from the Israel-Hamas War

The ongoing tensions in the Middle East have repercussions for tens of millions of people in the region, and the war will also reach global proportions regarding spillovers and fallout. Now, are the world governments prepared for such a scenario?

Editorial Oct 25

China Harnesses Underwater Drones for Oceanic Dominance: How Concerned Should We Be?

Underwater drones shape the future of oceanic dominance, with China leading the technological surge in maritime exploration.

Technology Oct 24

An ATACMS missile being launched from an M270 MLRS in 2006. / Wikimedia Commons

Ukraine Destroys 21 Russian Helicopters Using US-Made M39 Missiles

Ukraine’s M39 missile strike potentially disabled 21 Russian helicopters, marking a significant shift in the ongoing conflict’s dynamics.

News Oct 23

Military tunneling has a long history. This is a diorama of defense tunnels from the second Sino-Japanese War. Image from Wikimedia Commons

The Bolduc Brief: The Strategic Complexity of Underground Warfare

Navigating through the dark, cramped tunnels during my tenure in Afghanistan underscored the peril and complexity inherent in underground warfare, where every step forward was a battle against the unknown, demanding not only tactical prowess but nerves of steel.

World Oct 22

Anti-terrorist operation in eastern Ukraine in 2015. / Flicker

Ukraine’s Hybrid Warfare Defense and the Navigation of New Age Threats

Ukraine’s hybrid warfare defense is bolstered by global partnerships, highlighting a united front against 21st-century challenges.

Military Oct 21

The Iron Dome battery in Ashkelon. / Wikimedia Commons

Redefining Air Defense With Israel’s Iron Dome System

Israel’s Iron Dome system epitomizes a monumental stride in modern warfare technology, serving as a robust shield against aerial threats, its adept real-time interception showcases not only a pivotal evolution in national security but ignites a global discourse on advancing military defense strategies amidst an era of incessantly evolving threats.

Weapons Oct 20

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NATO’s Navigational Nightmare: Turkey, Hungary, and the Path to Expansion

Pacific Powder Keg: How The U.S. and Allies Can Counter China’s Taiwan Invasion Plans

How Lebanon Almost Became the Flashpoint of a Nuclear War

The US Plans to Build A Better Nuclear Gravity Bomb: 24 Times More Powerful Than Hiroshima Device

Turkey’s Tenuous Ties with Hamas Undermine Sweden’s NATO Bid

BAE Systems Unveils New Counter-Drone Prototype for US Army’s Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle

Diplomacy and Defense: US Response to the Ongoing Middle East Crisis

Check Out Russia’s New “Floating Desk” Naval Aviation Training Vessel

From Pearl Harbor to 9/11: How Intelligence Oversights Altered the World

US Leases Iron Dome Batteries to Israel, Bolsters Jerusalem’s Air Defenses

How David’s Sling Reinforces Israel’s Air Defense Against Evolving Threats

Hate Crimes, Lone Wolves, and Jihad? Global Spillover from the Israel-Hamas War

China Harnesses Underwater Drones for Oceanic Dominance: How Concerned Should We Be?

Ukraine Destroys 21 Russian Helicopters Using US-Made M39 Missiles

The Bolduc Brief: The Strategic Complexity of Underground Warfare

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Boeing’s Secret Data Heist: How Safe Are Our Skies?

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Why it’s Important to Differentiate Military Capabilities from Contingencies in War

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NATO’s Navigational Nightmare: Turkey, Hungary, and the Path to Expansion

Pacific Powder Keg: How The U.S. and Allies Can Counter China’s Taiwan Invasion Plans

How Lebanon Almost Became the Flashpoint of a Nuclear War

The US Plans to Build A Better Nuclear Gravity Bomb: 24 Times More Powerful Than Hiroshima Device

Turkey’s Tenuous Ties with Hamas Undermine Sweden’s NATO Bid

BAE Systems Unveils New Counter-Drone Prototype for US Army’s Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle

Diplomacy and Defense: US Response to the Ongoing Middle East Crisis

Check Out Russia’s New “Floating Desk” Naval Aviation Training Vessel

From Pearl Harbor to 9/11: How Intelligence Oversights Altered the World

US Leases Iron Dome Batteries to Israel, Bolsters Jerusalem’s Air Defenses

How David’s Sling Reinforces Israel’s Air Defense Against Evolving Threats

Hate Crimes, Lone Wolves, and Jihad? Global Spillover from the Israel-Hamas War

China Harnesses Underwater Drones for Oceanic Dominance: How Concerned Should We Be?

Ukraine Destroys 21 Russian Helicopters Using US-Made M39 Missiles

The Bolduc Brief: The Strategic Complexity of Underground Warfare

Ukraine’s Hybrid Warfare Defense and the Navigation of New Age Threats

Redefining Air Defense With Israel’s Iron Dome System

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