Capabilities Analysis 2024-03-18
Russian, Iranian air forces lack deep strike capability
Issues with Russia's aircraft and guided weapon program have become apparent as the war in Ukraine rages on, while Iran, which uses Russian weaponry, finds itself with the same deficiencies.
Capabilities Analysis 2024-02-13
Aegis Combat System gives Arleigh Burke-class destroyers proven edge in combat
The ability of a destroyer to integrate with other assets across a multi-domain maritime warfare environment is key.
Capabilities Analysis 2023-09-19
B-52 vs. S-400: Overwhelming Russia's premier air defense system
Iran is considering the purchase of Russia's S-400 air defense system -- despite its vulnerability to volleys of cruise missiles that B-52s can easily deliver from safe distance.
Capabilities Analysis 2023-08-01
Sukhoi Su-34 proves to be ineffective tool for Russian air force
Russia's Ministry of Defence continues to tout the fighter-bomber as an essential frontline element, but heavy losses in Ukraine and ineffective technology suggest otherwise.
Capabilities Analysis 2023-06-15
Russian Su-35 fighter is no match for US F-22 Raptor
The Su-35's technological deficiencies and its repeated downings in Ukraine show it is unlikely to win in a head-to-head confrontation with the far more advanced F-22.
Capabilities Analysis 2023-05-02
Naval decay: kleptocracy turns Russian navy into dangerous joke
Money goes into the pockets of corrupt contractors and Kremlin officials, leaving ships of Russia's allegedly vaunted navy unable to fight or sail, oftentimes with deadly consequences.
Capabilities Analysis 2023-04-25
Sinking of key warships signals failure of Russian naval doctrine
The Bastion Defence doctrine eventually led to Russian ships cowering in Sevastopol, their crews fearful of meeting the same fate as two high-profile ships that were sunk by Ukraine.
Capabilities Analysis 2023-02-23
Beijing's lack of appeal as strategic partner hinders sales of fighter jets, arms
China's sabre-rattling and continued threats toward its neighbours and the world at large have dried up much of the potential appetite for its weaponry.
Capabilities Analysis 2023-02-16
Doubtful future of China's J-10 fighter suggests new focus on 5th generation J-20
Since the J-10 was already obsolete when introduced, its limited capabilities and dubious track record suggest that China should focus on newer, more advanced fighter aircraft.
Capabilities Analysis 2023-02-14
Limited ground attack capabilities of China's J-10 cloud potential Taiwan invasion
While the J-10 fighter is able to conduct air-to-air combat and ground attack missions -- including the suppression of air defences -- it is particularly limited in the latter by a variety of factors.