Longtime partners have conducted training on border security, humanitarian aid and countering weapons of mass destruction.

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.

Longtime partners have conducted training on border security, humanitarian aid and countering weapons of mass destruction.

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.

Longtime partners have conducted training on border security, humanitarian aid and countering weapons of mass destruction.

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.

Longtime partners have conducted training on border security, humanitarian aid and countering weapons of mass destruction.

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.

Longtime partners have conducted training on border security, humanitarian aid and countering weapons of mass destruction.

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.

Longtime partners have conducted training on border security, humanitarian aid and countering weapons of mass destruction.

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.

Longtime partners have conducted training on border security, humanitarian aid and countering weapons of mass destruction.

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.

Longtime partners have conducted training on border security, humanitarian aid and countering weapons of mass destruction.

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.

Longtime partners have conducted training on border security, humanitarian aid and countering weapons of mass destruction.

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.

Longtime partners have conducted training on border security, humanitarian aid and countering weapons of mass destruction.

Capabilities Analysis 2023-02-07

Tested in combat? For China's J-10 fighter jet, the answer is simple: never

War watchers in military headquarters worldwide know what the US-made F-16 can or cannot do. The same cannot be said for the J-10.