15 Years in the Making: U.S. Precision Strike on Iran’s Fortified Nuclear Site 

Today’s Department of Defense release highlights not just a military operation, but decades of foresight, innovation, and strategic discipline. 🔹 Engineering & Intelligence Combined What began in 2009 with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s monitoring of Iran’s Fordow site evolved into a cutting-edge capability. The 30,000‑lb GBU‑57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) was precisely engineered—tested hundreds […]

15 Years in the Making: U.S. Precision Strike on Iran’s Fortified Nuclear Site  was originally published on Global Security Review.

June 27, 2025
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Real Space Strategy Live with Christopher Stone: Deterring Chinese Aggression in Space

In this June edition of Real Space Strategy Live, host Christopher Stone, Senior Fellow for Space Deterrence at the National Institute for Deterrence Studies, welcomes Dr. Kevin Pollpeter from the U.S. Air Force’s China Aerospace Studies Institute. Together, they explore the evolving threat landscape in space, China’s counterspace capabilities, and the challenges of deterring aggression […]

Real Space Strategy Live with Christopher Stone: Deterring Chinese Aggression in Space was originally published on Global Security Review.

June 20, 2025
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The Air Force’s Nuclear Deterrent: Modernization in Progress

The United States is currently undergoing a comprehensive modernization of its nuclear triad and strategic bomber fleet, with the goal of ensuring a cost-effective and credible deterrent in an increasingly complex global security environment. From new cruise missiles to next-generation bombers and upgraded ICBMs, these programs represent a significant investment in national security. Each faces […]

The Air Force’s Nuclear Deterrent: Modernization in Progress was originally published on Global Security Review.

June 4, 2025
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China’s AI-Driven Information Operations Are Here: The US Needs an AI RMA

The DoD must incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to counter the influence of China. Artificial intelligence will inevitably determine who shapes future conflicts. China is actively using these capabilities to gain decision dominance. Focusing on information operations is critical. Drones, for example, use artificial intelligence capabilities, as do defensive systems. However, conflict between near-peer adversaries […]

China’s AI-Driven Information Operations Are Here: The US Needs an AI RMA was originally published on Global Security Review.

May 6, 2025
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Trump’s Trade and Tariff Policy Benefits America’s Nuclear Deterrent

Recently, President Donald Trump established a new Trade and Tariff Reciprocity Policy. In his signed memo, he stated, “It is the policy of the United States to reduce our large and persistent annual trade deficit in goods and to address other unfair and unbalanced aspects of our trade with foreign trading partners.” His memo also […]

Trump’s Trade and Tariff Policy Benefits America’s Nuclear Deterrent was originally published on Global Security Review.

March 3, 2025
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ICBM EAR Report Jan, 3 2025

ICBM EAR Report Executive Summary Based on the latest EAR Report, these are the critical points on global security, upcoming events, and the ongoing discourse on nuclear deterrence, modernization, and geopolitical strategy for 2025. Quotes of the Week Xi Jinping (China): “No one can stop the historical trend” of China’s “reunification” with Taiwan.” U.S. Ambassador […]

ICBM EAR Report Jan, 3 2025 was originally published on Global Security Review.

January 8, 2025
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ICBM EAR Report for December 20th

Summary Report for ICBM EAR Report of December 20, 2024 The EAR Report is a must read for National security professionals to stay informed about rapidly evolving global threats and the strategic implications for U.S. defense policy. This report addresses critical developments in nuclear deterrence, missile defense, and geopolitical trends, and equips professionals with actionable […]

ICBM EAR Report for December 20th was originally published on Global Security Review.

December 27, 2024
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ICBM EAR Report – November 22

Introduction This week’s EAR Report brings critical updates on global security dynamics in a world fraught with geopolitical tensions and nuclear threats. ​ From the evolving nuclear doctrines of major powers to the strategic imperatives of missile defense, we provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of international security. ​ Understanding these developments is […]

ICBM EAR Report – November 22 was originally published on Global Security Review.

November 27, 2024
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Nuclear Weapons and Military Preparedness in the Asia-Pacific

The United States is not militarily prepared to deter conflict with China over Taiwan. Whilst American military power in the Asia-Pacific is formidable, the sheer logistical challenges of deterrence with conventional forces in a multipolar maritime theater fundamentally undermine the United States’ preparedness to fight and defeat a People’s Republic of China (PRC) assault on […]

Nuclear Weapons and Military Preparedness in the Asia-Pacific was originally published on Global Security Review.

December 12, 2023
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Weekly Nuke News – Kendall Reveals Secret X-Plane Program Paved the Way for NGAD

By: John A. Tirpak for Air & Space Magazine // Nov. 14, 2023 There was a secret, multi-agency X-plane program to explore future fighters that paved the way for the Next-Generation Air Dominance program, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall revealed at the POLITICO Defense Summit on Nov. 14. Although Kendall and other Air Force officials have […]

Weekly Nuke News – Kendall Reveals Secret X-Plane Program Paved the Way for NGAD was originally published on Global Security Review.

November 16, 2023
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