Harry Kazianis

Key Points: The M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tank , widely regarded as the most advanced variant of the iconic platform, boasts cutting-edge upgrades in survivability, firepower, and systems integration.

Threat to U.S. Military?: The J-20S, China’s twin-seat variant of the J-20 Mighty Dragon, showcased at the Zhuhai Air Show, exemplifies the nation’s strides in fifth-generation airpower. -Equipped with the indigenous WS-15 engine, enhanced stealth capabilities, and internal weapons storage, the J-20S serves as a command-and-control node for drone swarms and networked operations. Its versatile […]

Threat to U.S. Military?: The J-20S, China's twin-seat variant of the J-20 Mighty Dragon, showcased at the Zhuhai Air Show, exemplifies the nation's strides in fifth-generation airpower.

Key Points and Summary: The AMX-30 tank, introduced in the 1960s, was a cornerstone of France's Cold War strategy , emphasizing mobility and firepower over heavy armor. Weighing 36 tons, it was highly maneuverable and equipped with a 105mm Modèle F1 gun, effective against Soviet armor

Key Points and Summary: The AUKUS agreement promises to revolutionize Australia's submarine fleet with three U.S.-built Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines and the future development of the SSN-AUKUS

Key Points and Summary: In 2004, Sweden's Gotland-class submarine “sank” the Nimitz-Class USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier during a naval exercise, highlighting the potential vulnerabilities of U.S. supercarriers

Key Points and Summary: The U.S. Air Force plans to acquire at least B-21 Raider Bomber 100 units, but experts argue that 145 or more may be necessary to meet global threats.

Key Points and Summary: Taiwan’s Hai Kun-class submarine program aims to bolster its naval defense, but significant design issues, procurement delays, and maintenance concerns have emerged. -The first vessel, Hai Kun SS-711, has faced multiple defects and won’t be operational until 2029—four years behind schedule. -Taiwan’s plan to procure seven more submarines before resolving these […]

A second Trump administration has the opportunity to cement nuclear energy as a pillar of U.S. energy dominance and global competitiveness.

Key Points and Summary: The Su-75 Checkmate was supposed to be Russia's affordable answer to the F-35 , but so far, it's struggling to become anything more than a prototype. International sanctions, supply chain issues, and a lack of foreign buyers have stalled production.