Middle East
Why the US Navy won't blast the Iranians and 'open' Strait of Hormuz
The era of carrier-dominated airpower is fading, as cheap, unmanned anti-ship weapons reshape naval warfare, whether US planners are ready for it or not.
March 31, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Military Industrial Complex
Contractors delivering F-35s with no radars and unfit for combat
One would think that in the middle of a war, the US would be getting what they need to win. But that's just not the case.
March 31, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Iran is real, but defense techies still prefer war gaming China
Speakers at the Hill and Valley Forum tried their best to avoid the elephant in the room
March 27, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
USS Gerald Ford limps out of hot war and into embarrassment. Why?
The Navy’s premier aircraft carrier is a case study in misplaced priorities, most importantly putting politics and industry preference before readiness and efficiency
March 26, 2026
Latest
Veterans warn US landing could be 'more Gallipoli than Vietnam'
News today about troops deploying from 82nd Airborne division raises the stakes, with some pointing out there has been no clear strategy for using them
March 25, 2026
Washington Politics
Republicans stepping up skepticism over $200B war request
Some who would otherwise support the war say they have no idea what the huge supplemental budget request is supposed to pay for
March 24, 2026
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