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Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD)
US Navy: China and Russia ‘Focused on Taking the Lead’
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In a new document, the Chief of Naval Operations outlines challenges the U.S. Navy will be facing in the 21st century.
The Case for the Centuryfortress: Defining the B-52J
By Col Mike “Starbaby” Pietrucha
"With a well-considered upgrade plan, the B-52 can serve to its 100th birthday."
China Tests New Hypersonic Weapon
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China has conducted yet another test of a hypersonic glide vehicle designed to defeat U.S. missile defenses.
U.S. Navy: Time to Bring Back the S-3 Viking?
By Ben Ho Wan Beng
The retired aircraft could help fill a significant capability gap for carrier strike groups.
Is This China’s Newest Tool To Thwart US Military Power?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing has recently successfully completed a test flight of its largest high-altitude airship.
US Air Force: Russia Has Closed Air Power Gap With NATO
By Franz-Stefan Gady
However, even more alarming are Moscow’s growing anti-access/area denial capabilities, according to a U.S. general.
China or Iran: Who Is the Bigger Threat to U.S. Airpower?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new comparative analysis sheds light on the threat Tehran’s ballistic missile force poses to U.S. airbases.
How Russia Is Helping China Develop its Naval Power
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report highlights Sino-Russian cooperation in building up the PLAN’s surface warfare capabilities.
Should the Pentagon Fear China’s Newest Weapon?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing conducted yet another test of a new high-tech hypersonic glide vehicle.
North Korea Is Deploying Largest Submarine Fleet Since Korean War
By Franz-Stefan Gady
About 70 percent of Pyongyang’s submarines have left their homeports and are nowhere to be found.
Why the F-35 Is Particularly Ill-Suited to Succeed in the Asia-Pacific
By Ankit Panda
The Asia-Pacific's expansive geography leaves short-range tactical fighters ill-suited for success and versatility.
China’s Elegant, Flawed, Grand Strategy
By Leon Whyte
Elegant in theory, Beijing’s grand strategy is triggering an Asian security dilemma.