Opinion5 days agoThe two most important American weapons systems NATO is eager to haveF-35 stealth fighters for Turkey and a Patriot missile license for Ukraine top the NATO summit agenda as Trump sends a direct message to Putin.
OpinionJune 17, 2026Apache helicopter gunships showed off their power cleaning up the Strait of HormuzAH-64E Apache helicopters play a major role in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, policing lanes for oil tankers despite a June 8 Iranian drone strike.
OpinionJune 11, 2026Five American weapons that could bring Iran’s oil fortress to its kneesKharg Island handles 90% of Iran's oil exports. President Trump has raised the prospect of a U.S. military seizure of this strategic Persian Gulf site.
OpinionMay 14, 2026America holds the advantage as Trump meets Xi in high-stakes summitPresident Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing backed by military and trade leverage built over 16 months of geopolitical maneuvering.
OpinionMay 4, 2026Iran blockade ‘going global’ is a warning signal to China and RussiaPresident Trump calls the Iran blockade unbelievably effective as U.S. forces seize ships carrying oil worth millions, sending a message to Russia and China.
OpinionApril 29, 2026King Charles tries to heal the rift between US and UK with 5 powerful pointsKing Charles III delivered a historic speech to Congress touching on defense, trade, tech investment and the future of the U.S.-U.K. special relationship.
OpinionApril 15, 2026Blockade 101: American sea power on display as Trump corners Iran and warns off ChinaTrump's naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz pressures Iran on nuclear ambitions while sending a stark message to China about U.S. maritime dominance.
OpinionApril 7, 2026High-risk effort to save 'Dude 44' crew is most incredible combat rescue in US historyThe Operation Epic Fury rescue of F-15E crew "Dude 44" involved 155 aircraft, 48 hours and hundreds of personnel in the most daring U.S. air rescue ever.
OpinionApril 1, 2026President Trump's new Iran option: USS Tripoli ready to strike fast, hardUSS Tripoli's F-35B Lightning jump jets, MV-22B Ospreys and CH-53E Super Stallions give CENTCOM strike options against Iran in Operation Epic Fury.
OpinionMarch 18, 2026Trump’s strait showdown: Five bold moves to crush the Iran threat nowPresident Donald Trump predicts commercial traffic will resume through the Strait of Hormuz within weeks as Operation Epic Fury targets Iranian forces.
OpinionMarch 6, 2026Here come the big bombs as US escalates strikes on Iran's huge military arsenalOperation Epic Fury deploys JDAM precision bombs, Small Diameter Bombs, and Patriot missiles against Iranian weapons facilities with complete air control.
OpinionMarch 1, 2026Operation Epic Fury: How America's air power is crushing Iran’s terror regimeBy eliminating Iran’s supreme leader and launching a sweeping air and missile campaign, the U.S. has seized a historic opportunity to dismantle Tehran’s military capabilities and reshape the Middle East.
OpinionFebruary 23, 2026Ayatollah's arsenal vs. American firepower: Iran's top 4 threats and how we fight backIran's military tactics against US forces include ballistic missiles, Shahed drones, and swarming boats, but American forces have proven countermeasures.
OpinionFebruary 8, 2026Whispering death: Army’s new M1E3 Abrams tank is a hybrid-drive silent killerSecretary of War Pete Hegseth's 'Arsenal of Freedom Tour' showcases the new, hybrid M1E3 Abrams tank, five years ahead of schedule because of a wartime pace.
OpinionJanuary 21, 2026Trump’s ‘small ask’ for Greenland would be the real estate deal of a lifetimePresident Trump says he won't use force but calls for immediate negotiations for US to acquire Greenland from Denmark during his World Economic Forum speech in Davos.
OpinionJanuary 16, 2026Trump knows good real estate — and he knows Greenland's value to national securityPresident Donald Trump says the U.S. needs Greenland for national security and the "Golden Dome" missile defense system to counter Russian and Chinese threats in the Arctic.
OpinionJanuary 13, 2026Trump has three strike options that would aid the protesters and devastate IranMilitary options against Iran include strikes on ballistic missile sites and Shahed drone factories as Trump warns of hitting "levels never seen before" if U.S. troops attacked.
OpinionJanuary 3, 2026REBECCA GRANT: The strategic logic of Operation Absolute ResolveTrump launched Operation Absolute Resolve, targeting Venezuela's Maduro in a reported military action involving 150-plus aircraft and special forces
OpinionDecember 31, 2025REBECCA GRANT: Trump’s 8 biggest national security wins of 2025Trump's presidency delivers eight major national security victories, including military strikes, funding for the sixth-generation F-47 fighter and a secure border.
OpinionDecember 15, 2025Somali fraud probe in Minnesota underscores growing warnings on cash reaching extremistsMinnesota Somali fraud scandal totals millions but investigation also reveals chilling possible links to terrorism financing and raises ISIS recruitment concerns nationwide.
OpinionDecember 15, 2025Trump doctrine slams globalism and charts a tougher, tech-driven US futurePresident Trump's new National Security Strategy prioritizes American economic growth over globalism, targeting a $40 trillion economy by 2028 through strategic policy shifts.
OpinionDecember 3, 2025Hidden in hangars, the Navy’s FA-XX could decide the China fight — if Trump moves nowPentagon delays decision on Navy's F/A-XX stealth fighter despite Congress adding $1 billion to the budget, leaving carriers vulnerable as China advances its own program.
OpinionNovember 24, 2025Five reasons Trump's Ukraine plan is deal Putin can't afford to refuseTrump Special Envoy Witkoff's 28-point Ukraine peace plan emerges from Geneva talks, offering prosperity and military strength but territorial losses remain painful.
OpinionOctober 30, 2025Trump scores four big wins with Xi, but has one big missDonald Trump secured $18 trillion in investment commitments and new trade deals during his Asia trip, including rare earth mineral agreements with Australia and Japan.
PoliticsOctober 18, 2025REBECCA GRANT: How Tomahawks work and how they could change everything for UkraineTrump weighs sending 1,000-mile range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, which could target Russian airbases and energy infrastructure across Russia.
OpinionOctober 9, 2025Trump’s aircraft carrier visit sends China a message: US sea power still rules the wavesPresident Donald Trump visits USS George H. W Bush aircraft carrier for Navy's 250th Anniversary celebrations, highlighting U.S. naval power against China.
OpinionSeptember 23, 2025Uncle Sam to the rescue. Trump helps out the UK with a $350 billion tech dealThe US is pouring massive tech investments into Britain to prevent China from dominating the UK's AI stack and cloud computing infrastructure.
OpinionSeptember 17, 2025Speed up B-21 Raider stealth bombers to counter ChinaThe Air Force's B-21 Raider fleet expands as Spartan joins flight testing, addressing America's critical need for more stealth bombers amid global security challenges.
OpinionSeptember 6, 2025America First: Rubio and Trump just drew a red line for narco-terroristsThe Trump administration this week launched a military strike against a Tren de Aragua drug boat, marking a new chapter in cartel warfare and Western Hemisphere defense policy.
OpinionSeptember 4, 2025China shows missiles, Trump shows muscle: Xi's strategy can't match USThe China-Russia military alliance is the single biggest danger the U.S. military has ever faced. However, Xi’s plan for world domination is showing some fault lines.