75mm Anti-Tank Gun: The Luftwaffe was desperate
During 1942 the Luftwaffe was tasked to find ways to halt the increasing tank threat…
Germany: Supports Nukes for Luftwaffe
Germany just published its first national security strategy*. It has some changes from the usual,…
Gripen: What we must learn from Sweden
The Saab Gripen is a 4.5th generation aircraft designed for austere, decentralized, dispersed operations. While…
Hypersonic Missiles: Comeback of a Failed Concept?
Hypersonic missiles (HCM) and Hypersonic Glide Vehicles (HGV) are not new but have received a…
Inside The Cockpit* – JAS 39 Gripen
The Saab JAS 39 Gripen ranks among the most modern and capable fighter jets out…
Inevitable: Why Schweinfurt Had to Happen
The Schweinfurt (and Regensburg) raid was a debacle in many ways but it was also…
The Rise & Immediate Fall of Counter-Insurgency Aircraft
When America went into Vietnam, it didn't just send Skyraiders for Close Air Support against…
Cruise Missiles in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict
Given the recent (October '22) intensive bombardment of Ukraine by Russian cruise missiles, Dr. Justin…
MANPADS: The Hidden Danger
MANPADS (Man-portable Air Defense Systems) are amongst the most respectable and cost-effective air defense systems…