The Dassault Mirage 2000 is a single-engined fourth-generation fighter developed by Dassault Aviation in the 1970s and introduced into French service in the 1980s.
Though the jet was initially developed as an air-defense and interceptor aircraft, it eventually evolved to serve a number of specialized roles for France and, more successfully, for international operators—indeed, the Mirage became one of France’s more successful fighter exports.
Mirage 2000 Fighter. Image Credit: Creative Commons.
The Russian S-500 “Prometheus” is a mobile surface-to-air and anti-ballistic missile system designed to counter a wide range of threats, including aircraft, ballistic missiles, and even low-orbit satellites.
It is the next generation of Russian air defense systems, intended to supplement and eventually replace the S-400. The S-500 is developed by Almaz Antei and is known for its ability to intercept hypersonic missiles and its potential anti-satellite capabilities.
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There is a number that should worry the White House more than any roll call this month. That number is one. As in: one vote. That is the margin by which the United States House of Representatives, on April 16, 2026, rejected a war powers resolution that would have ordered President Trump to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran absent explicit congressional authorization. The final tally was 213 to 214, almost entirely along party lines. One Republican — Thomas Massie of Kentucky — voted yes. One Democrat — Jared Golden of Maine — voted no.
On February 24, the United States announced that at least one U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing joined Navy Carrier Air Wing’s eleven fighters for a long-range maritime strike exercise off California.
The drill highlights how stealth bombers and carrier aviation are integrating to counter anti-access threats and reinforce U.S. power projection in a contested Indo-Pacific environment.
B-2A Spirit On Display. Image by Editor Harry J. Kazianis/National Security Journal.
B-2A Spirit Stealth Bomber USAF Museum. Image Credit: Harry J. Kazianis/National Security Journal.
The Ohio-Class Submarine Crisis, Explained: A U.S. Navy guided missile submarine (SSGN) is a lethal war machine that stretches the length of two football fields and can carry as many as 154 Tomahawk missiles. Named the Ohio-class, they are among the most powerful subs to ever slip below the ocean waves.
The undersea war platform’s massive firepower brings land-attack support to any military campaign.
The guided missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) arrives in Souda Bay, Greece, May 21, 2013, for a scheduled port visit. The Florida was underway in the U.S.
The naval battles of World War II marked the rise of the aircraft carrier, and the United States has led carrier development.
Today, with the supercarriers of the Nimitz and the Ford classes, that trend has continued. But the US isn’t the only country with outstanding nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.
Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier. Image Credit: Creative Commons.
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The German-made Leopard 2 is widely considered one of the most capable main battle tanks ever built. Some even say it might be the best tank on Earth today.
With a powerful 1,500-horsepower engine, advanced optics, and a lethal 120-mm cannon, it has long been regarded as the gold standard of Western armored warfare.
Soldiers with the Hellenic Army fire a 120mm round from a Leopard A2 tank while scanning their sector during offensive operations for the Hellenic Tank Challenge 2021 at Petrochori Range, Triantafyllides Camp, Greece, Nov. 2, 2021.
As modern air defenses become more sophisticated, the U.S. Air Force has increasingly focused on weapons capable of penetrating advanced anti-access/area denial networks.
When paired with a next-generation fighter such as the F-47, the fast-evolving, air-launched Stand-in-Attack Weapon (SiAW) could significantly enhance the aircraft’s ability to suppress enemy defenses and enable broader air operations.
F-47 NGAD Artist Impression. Image Credit: Creative Commons.
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The U.S. military still fields some of the most advanced weapons systems in the world. But across multiple services, and especially the U.S. Army, major procurement programs are increasingly running into the same problem: new platforms take years to develop, cost far more than expected, and often arrive with compromises that force the Pentagon to rethink them before they even reach full production.
The U.S. Army’s cancellation of the M10 Booker combat vehicle in 2025 is the latest example of that pattern.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Month of the Military Child, which was first established in 1986 by then-Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger.
It’s a time to take the entire month of April to celebrate the estimated 1.6 million military children around the globe by honoring them with celebrations, recognitions, and events, providing our military-connected children opportunities to raise awareness of their ongoing transitions, challenges, and triumphs.
