Key Developments

America’s Defense Supply Chain Challenge: How Chinese Dependence Threatens U.S. and Allied Military Readiness

07/01/2025
By Robbin Laird

I am focused on how we can enhance the capabilities of the ready force or the…

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Brazilian Studies in the United Kingdom

06/29/2025
By Kenneth Maxwell

Our colleague Kenneth Maxwell gave the keynote address to the 2025 Brazilian Studies Program Annual Conference…

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The Ukrainian “Spider Web” Operation: Highlighting the Importance of the U.S. Army Acquiring the MV-75 Tiltrotor Aircraft

06/26/2025
By Lt. Gen. William J. Troy, U.S. Army (Ret.)

The success of Operation Spider Web – the audacious and highly successful Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s strategic…

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How Sigonella’s UAV Fleet Became NATO’s Watchful Guardian Over Ukraine

06/25/2025
By The Defense.info Analysis Team

Naval Air Station Sigonella, perched on the Italian island of Sicily, has emerged as one of…

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From Development to Deployment: The GBU-57 MOP’s Journey from Eglin AFB to Iran

06/24/2025
By Robbin Laird

In June 2025, when B-2 Spirit bombers dropped 14 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bombs on Iran’s…

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A Century of Trailblazing: And Looking Forward to the Appalachian Trails Next Hundred Years

06/23/2025
By Ed Timperlake

Against the soaring arches and timeless grandeur of Union Station, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy celebrated a…

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Special Reports
06/12/2025
The Sir Richard Williams Foundation seminar held on May 22, 2025, at the National Gallery of Australia in...
Book Review
06/26/2025
For years, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter endured withering criticism—cost overruns, technical delays, and questions about its combat effectiveness dominated headlines. Yet as one military officer aptly noted, "the ship has sailed on those early challenges." Today, the F-35 stands...
Featured Defense System
07/07/2025
By The Defense.info Analysis Team

In the shadowy world of modern warfare, battles aren't fought only in the skies—they're increasingly waged in the digital realm and diplomatic corridors. French military and intelligence officials have uncovered what they describe as a sophisticated Chinese disinformation campaign targeting France's flagship Rafale fighter jets, following their first known combat losses during intense India-Pakistan clashes in May 2025. The campaign's origins trace back to four days of serious military confrontation between India and Pakistan in May—the most significant clash in years between the nuclear-armed neighbors. During what India called "Operation Sindoor," dozens of aircraft from both sides engaged in combat that would later become the catalyst for an international information war. Pakistan claimed a decisive victory, asserting its air force had downed five Indian aircraft, including three French-made...

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