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How the United States Can Pressure Venezuela on Oil…
Effective pressure on Maduro requires US leadership with Latin American allies, regional energy…
Northrop Grumman’s “YFQ-48A” Drone Is Contending for…
The YFQ-48A drone is now the third drone vying for the US Air Force’s “Collaborative Combat…
What Is Aircraft “Low Speed Handling”? Why Does It…
Pilots sometimes need to operate at slow speeds—during tight turns and landings, for instance—and…
What the Affiliate Rule Reversal Reveals About US…
The suspension of the Affiliate Rule creates inconsistent US export controls for US technology…
Here’s Why the A-4 Skyhawk Made Such a Good “Enemy”…
The A-4 Skyhawk was designed as a small and nimble dogfighter—the same design principles used for…
The F-14 Tomcat Wasn’t Built for Dogfighting. It Was…
Many of the F-14’s design innovations were intended for long-range strike missions—but served it…
Why Does NORAD Track Santa Claus?
Every year on Christmas, Santa Claus flies into North American airspace from the Arctic—a matter of…
The Pentagon Just Reversed Its Landmine Policy—Again
The United States is not a signatory to the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits the manufacture or…
After Months of Labor Unrest, F-15EX Eagle II…
Somewhat ironically, given its moniker as the “Strike Eagle,” the F-15EX’s delivery to the US Air…
Trump Announces New Class of Battleships—Named for…
The hypothetical Trump-class battleship would displace between 30,000 and 40,000 tons—making them…
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