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Putin’s War Story—And The Price Of Believing Him

Russia is selling a story of inevitable victory and future profit. The facts tell a different story—of strain, attrition, and vulnerability.

U.S. Army Uses Drone To Transport Lifesaving Blood

A cargo drone successfully transported live blood on Valentine's Day, opening new possibilities for drones to be used to save lives in combat.

Why Criticism Of The U.S. Defense Industry Misses The Mark

There are several enduring myths about the U.S. defense industry that deserve greater greater scrutiny.

SpaceX, Not Tesla, Will Make Musk A Trillionaire

Elon Musk’s net worth is increasingly driven by SpaceX and Starlink — not Tesla — positioning him to become the world’s first trillionaire.

Russia Turns To Balloon-Based 5G Terminal As Alternative To Starlink

Russia tests the Barazh-1 stratospheric balloon as a Starlink alternative, aiming to restore military communications after losing satellite network access in Ukraine.

U.S. Navy’s Supercarrier Deployment Could Surpass Post-Cold War Records

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) was ordered back to the Middle East after supporting U.S. operations in the Caribbean. The current deployment could reach 300 days or longer.

Prospects And Risks Of A U.S. Troop Withdrawal From Syria And Iraq

Analysts are divided over whether a complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from both Syria and Iraq will ultimately transpire this year but warn of the consequences of one.

Will Next US Navy Supercarrier Be Named For Donald Trump Or Joe Biden?

Eight of the United States Navy's 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers are named to honor former presidents, even as just six presidents were "Navy men."

Strategists War-Game Preemptive Strike On Russia’s Nuclear-Armed ASAT

To protect Allied astronauts and spacecraft, U.S. commanders need to stage a preemptive strike on Russia’s atomic-armed ASAT missile before it can be launched into orbit.

Ukraine Develops New Landmine To Counter Russian Offensive Tactics

Ukraine is deploying drone-delivered, anti-vehicle landmines to counter Russian assault tactics that are increasingly reliant on motorcycles, ATVs, and light vehicles.