Iran Missile Attack Overwhelms Israeli Air Defenses

Iran’s October 1 missile barrage against Israel proved that even the best air defenses can be overwhelmed by sheer numbers, leaving Israel to face the uncomfortable reality that their enemies have far more firepower in reserve.

China Has All Three Carriers at Sea in a Show of Force

With the world’s focus drawn to Israel and Lebanon, China might see this as a strategic opportunity to step up pressure on Taiwan, especially with all three of its aircraft carriers now at sea and US naval assets stretched thin in the Middle East.