Capabilities Analysis 2024-05-10

The Maneuver Short Range Air Defense system provides continuous, all-terrain defense to forces on the battlefield, eclipsing the Russian Pantsir which has a spotty track record.

Capabilities Analysis 2024-05-06

Today's new hypersonic missiles, which travel between 5 and 25 times the speed of sound, have the ability to undertake evasive maneuvers to overcome defenses.

Capabilities Analysis 2024-05-03

The US Department of Defense is implementing reforms and early warning systems to better combat future biothreats.

Capabilities Analysis 2024-04-10

While the Tu-160 was designed to be a stand-off weapons delivery platform, the B-1B Lancer can penetrate air defenses and deliver low-level strikes with a wide range of weapons.

Capabilities Analysis 2024-03-22

Success in modern warfare relies on a military's ability to take decisive combat action, a deficiency that plagues Russian aircraft -- and by extension, likely Iranian aircraft too.

Capabilities Analysis 2024-03-19

The challenges Russia has faced due to its lackluster satellite capabilities have hindered its ability to use high-precision weapons in contested environments. This doesn't bode well for ally Iran.

Capabilities Analysis 2024-03-18

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

The ability of a destroyer to integrate with other assets across a multi-domain maritime warfare environment is key.

Capabilities Analysis 2023-09-19

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

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.