The multilateral defense of Israel against Iran’s drone and missile attacks, which included not just U.S. but also European and Arab participation, reminds us that the leading bilateral conflicts of our day play out on a broader geopolitical landscape. It is a lesson Washington should apply to multiple other fronts.
One of the most important concepts to emerge from Ukraine is that of the “transparent battlefield”. It refers to an environment in which tactical and operational information is made available in real-time to personnel on the ground, their commanding officers, and strategic decision makers.
The Israeli government has indicated publicly that it will respond to Iran’s strike, but the exact nature and timing of this response remains unclear. Statements by Israeli officials have been vague, with Israeli military chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi commenting on Monday that Iran’s attack “will be met with a response.”
Congress can begin to reverse the decline in manufacturing capacity by passing the national security supplemental, which includes crucial investments in munitions production and revitalization of the submarine industrial base.
On April 1st, 2024, Israel directly attacked several high-ranking IRGC commanders in a compound next to the Islamic Republic’s embassy in Damascus, Syria. Wanting retaliation, the IRGC launched a substantial wave of Shahed drones on the night of April 13th into the 14th.
One of the main reasons the Islamic Republic is reluctant to a direct war with Israel or America is due to their internal turmoil and lack of strategic allies surrounding their country.
The President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request was recently released. It describes a bleak outlook for U.S. military readiness, specifically regarding America’s aerial forces. Over the past several years, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) has embarked on a mission called “Accelerate Change or Lose.” It outlines the need for modernization for the demands of future conflicts with […]