Caleb Larson

Key Points and Summary: India's Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) program, also known as Project Ranjeet , is a major modernization effort to replace Soviet-era T-72 tanks with advanced, domestically produced armor

Key Points and Summary: The Su-75 Checkmate, Russia's proposed low-cost, fifth-generation stealth fighter , was meant to challenge the F-35 on the export market.

Key Points and Summary: The F-35I Adir is Israel's uniquely modified variant of the F-35A, featuring custom electronic warfare systems and compatibility with Israeli weapons.

Key Points and Summary: Canada's military is facing a readiness crisis , with only 58% of its forces prepared to respond to a crisis, according to an internal report.

Key Points and Summary: Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in joining the UK-Italy-Japan Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), which aims to develop a sixth-generation fighter by 2035. -Riyadh’s financial resources and push for defense localization under Vision 2030 could benefit the program, but concerns remain. -Japan, wary of Saudi Arabia’s ties with China and Russia, […]

Key Points and Summary: The U.S. Air Force’s Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program has received a major boost, with $3.5 billion in contracts awarded to develop advanced adaptive cycle engines. -However, uncertainty looms over NGAD’s future as the Trump administration reassesses military spending and explores unmanned alternatives. -Elon Musk’s vocal criticism of manned fighters adds […]

Key Points and Summary: The MiG-31, also known as the MiG-31 Foxhound, one of Russia’s fastest aircraft, has evolved beyond its Cold War roots to become a key platform for launching hypersonic Kinzhal missiles in Ukraine. -Originally designed to replace the MiG-25, it introduced advanced radar, better engines, and two-person crew operations. -While Russia once […]

Key Points and Summary: The Canadian Patrol Submarine Project aims to acquire up to 12 new conventionally powered submarines, with an emphasis on Arctic operations. Meanwhile, the Victoria-class fleet is undergoing modernization to extend service life into the mid-2030s. -However, lengthy acquisition timelines and Canada’s constrained defense budget could jeopardize a seamless transition. -If the […]

Key Points and Summary: The M10 Booker is the U.S. Army’s latest light armored vehicle, designed to support infantry rather than engage enemy tanks. Unlike the Cold War-era M551 Sheridan, which suffered from armor vulnerabilities and an unreliable gun-launcher system, the Booker prioritizes survivability and firepower with its 105mm gun. -The M551 Sheridan’s short-lived service […]

Key Point and Summary: Though none of the American-designed F-35 stealth fighters have combat experience in Ukraine, it is increasingly apparent that many NATO countries’ current fourth-generation fighter fleets would struggle to maintain superiority in highly contested environments. -That means the F-35 is now the ‘hot’ fighter jet almost every NATO nation would love to […]