Capabilities Analysis 2024-04-10
B-1B Lancer outstrips Russia's Tu-160 Blackjack in versatility
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
Ukraine invasion reveals 'kill chain' deficiencies for Russia, Iran air power
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
Inferior satellite capability limits military uses for Russia, Iran
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
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.