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Strikes Expose Israel’s Hidden Drone Operations Inside Iran

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Israel spent years covertly preparing a major operation targeting Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure, according to a security official cited by The Times of Israel. The operation involved close coordination between the IDF and Mossad, including the establishment of a secret drone base near Tehran. Drones struck missile launchers aimed at Israel, while smuggled weapons […]

Containerized Missiles and the New Rules of War

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Ukraine’s recent drone strike inside Russia shows how asymmetric tactics can disable significant military assets. A similar threat faces the US, as China may hide missiles or drones in civilian shipping containers, launching surprise attacks from commercial vessels near US bases, warns James Kraska and Gavin Logan of War on the Rocks. This poses urgent […]

Anduril and the New Face of U.S. Defense Industrial Power

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America’s defense industrial base is rapidly evolving in response to rising global threats, shifting from peacetime efficiency to wartime readiness, reports Dustin Walker of War on the Rocks. New defense tech firms like Anduril are leading this transformation by leveraging private capital, innovation, and strategic acquisitions—not to consolidate power like Cold War-era giants, but to […]

Ukraine’s Attack Underlines Need for Trump-Style Border Control

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Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb, also known as “Russia’s Pearl Harbor,” marked the country’s longest-range drone attack of the war, striking multiple Russian airbases—including sites deep in Siberia—and reportedly destroying or damaging $7 billion worth of military aircraft, according to The Guardian. The assault involved 117 drones launched from concealed containers smuggled into Russia, targeting high-value assets […]

Hegseth Warns of China’s ‘Imminent’ Invasion of Taiwan

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In a speech at a global security summit, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the need for U.S. allies—especially in Europe and Asia—to take greater responsibility for their own defense. He warned of the growing threat from China, citing its military aggression, cyberattacks, and coercion in the South China Sea and Taiwan, and urged nations to […]

The Naval Act: A Blueprint for Restoring U.S. Maritime Power

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Brent Sadler of 19fortyfive.com reports that the U.S. Navy’s shipbuilding capacity falls far behind China’s, prompting calls for urgent reform. Navy Secretary John Phelan has proposed a one-time “Naval Act” to use reconciliation funds for multi-year warship procurement, gaining economies of scale. Central to this plan is the Shipyard Accountability and Workforce Support (SAWS) mechanism, which […]

Shadow Arsenal: The Rise of China’s Assassin’s Mace

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China may be developing a new “assassin’s mace” strategy to deter U.S. intervention in a Taiwan conflict, focusing less on direct military strikes and more on strategic deterrence, according to Joel Wuthnow of War on the Rocks. This includes threats to the U.S. homeland via cyber, space, and even nuclear means to make defending Taiwan […]

Waves of Dependence: Rebuilding U.S. Maritime Strength

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Arnav Rao of The Atlantic reports that the United States has lost control of its maritime industry, which is now heavily reliant on foreign ships and shipbuilders, particularly those from China. Deregulation since the 1980s dismantled protections that once ensured fair prices and domestic capacity. A bipartisan bill and executive order propose tariffs and tax […]

China’s Drone ‘Mothership’ Set to Launch

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Micah McCartney of Newsweek reports that China’s new drone “mothership,” the Jiu Tian, is set for a June test flight. Capable of launching up to 100 drones mid-air, it’s being hailed by state media as a breakthrough in drone warfare. However, experts warn that its large, non-stealthy design makes it vulnerable to modern air defenses, […]