The United States military is gearing up to face an array of complex global challenges, including strategic competition with major powers like China and Russia, nuclear proliferation threats, and the rise of violent extremist organizations. In response to these evolving threats, the military is adopting the Joint Warfighting Concept (JWC) as its roadmap for the … Read more
The Cost Paradox Hindering the Deployment of Directed-Energy Weapons In recent encounters with Houthi drones, U.S. Navy warships have resorted to traditional guns and missiles, raising questions about the absence of advanced directed-energy weapons designed for such scenarios. A congressional report sheds light on the paradox preventing the Navy from utilizing next-generation lasers to neutralize … Read more
Ambitious Project Aims to Complete China’s Nuclear Triad with Air-Delivered Capability In a move that heightens concerns within the U.S. military and intelligence community, China’s development of the Xian H-20 stealth bomber emerges as a formidable threat, designed to enhance the nation’s nuclear triad capabilities. The Xian H-20, a critical component of China’s military ambitions … Read more