Bradley Bowman

March 13, 2025 | Bradley Bowman, Ryan Brobst

Peace or no peace, America can and should arm Ukraine

We may be on the verge of peace in Ukraine — or not. Either way, the United States will need to continue providing Kyiv weapons. That’s because, despite significant progress, Europe still lacks the...

February 20, 2025 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, Bradley Bowman, John Hardie, Joe Dougherty

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Three Years Later

January 17, 2025 | Bradley Bowman |

What Happens in Kyiv Doesn’t Stay in Kyiv

Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal sent a signal. So will Trump’s Ukraine policy, whatever it may be.

November 14, 2024 | |

U.S. Forces Strike at Iranian Proxies in Syria in Response to Series of Attacks

U.S. Forces Respond to Attacks in Syria: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted strikes against an Iranian proxy terrorist group in Syria on November 12. According to a CENTCOM...

November 2, 2024 | |

U.S. Marines Train with Mobile Air Defense Adapted from Iron Dome

The United States conducted a successful live-fire training of a transportable aerial defense system that includes components from Israel’s Iron Dome system.

October 11, 2024 | Clifford D. May, LTG (Ret.) H.R. McMaster, Bradley Bowman

McMaster and Bowman on the Axis of Aggressors and Cold War 2.0

September 17, 2024 | Cameron McMillan, Bradley Bowman

Talk of US Iraq withdrawal is disconnected from ISIS threat

The bulk of U.S. forces will depart Iraq over the next two years, leaving only a residual force in the semiautonomous region of Kurdistan to provide security to Iraqi Kurds and sustain U.S....

August 22, 2024 | |

U.S. Carrier Strike Group Arrives in the Middle East

The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group entered the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on August 21 amidst the continued threat of a potential Iranian attack against...

August 12, 2024 | |

U.S. Increases Force Posture in the Middle East Amid Iranian Threats

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to expedite its transit to the U.S. Central Command region on August 11 as the United States...

July 31, 2024 | |

U.S. Military Strikes Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq

Latest Developments U.S. forces conducted a self-defense airstrike against Iran-backed terrorists in Iraq on July 30, according to U.S. officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity to The Washington...

July 18, 2024 | |

Iranian-Backed Terrorists Resume Attacks on U.S. Troops in Iraq

Two drones launched by an unspecified Iranian proxy in Iraq targeted U.S. and coalition forces at the Ain Al-Asad base in Iraq on July 16, the Pentagon confirmed. Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina...

July 12, 2024 | |

U.S. Resumes Shipment of Bombs to Israel

The United States will resume shipments of 500-pound bombs to Israel, a U.S. official said on July 10. The official explained that the delivery of 1,700 MK-82 500-pound bombs for...

June 28, 2024 | |

War Between Israel and Hezbollah Drawing Closer, U.S. Says

Escalating clashes on the Lebanese border could erupt into a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah in the coming weeks if Hamas and Israel fail to reach a cease-fire, Politico...

June 15, 2024 | |

Israel’s Top General Meets With Arab Counterparts in Bahrain

The chief of the general staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Herzi Halevi, met with senior Arab generals in Bahrain this week, Axios reported on June 12. Generals from Bahrain,...

May 8, 2024 | |

Reports Claim U.S. Delaying Munitions to Send Message to Israel

The Biden administration is pausing shipments of offensive weapons to Israel due to its objections to military operations in Rafah, senior U.S. officials told journalists on May...

April 24, 2024 | |

Iran-Backed Iraqi Militias Resume Attacks on U.S. Forces

U.S. forces at Al-Asad Air Base in Iraq shot down approximately two drones on April 22, according to U.S. officials. This was the second attack in 24 hours against U.S. troops, coming...

April 22, 2024 | RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, Bradley Bowman, John Hardie, Joe Dougherty

Update on Russia-Ukraine War – status, next steps

April 17, 2024 | |

Israel Promises Response to Iran Attack as World Leaders Urge Restraint

Israel’s war cabinet decided to strike back at Iran “clearly and forcefully” during a closed-door meeting on April 15. The Times of Israel, citing Israel’s Channel 12, reported that the cabinet chose to respond to send a message that Israel “would not allow an attack of that magnitude against it to pass without a...

April 14, 2024 | |

Iran Attacks Israel With Drone and Missile Barrage

Iran launched an unprecedented direct attack against Israel overnight between April 13 and 14, firing an estimated 300 drones and missiles at the Jewish state. The attack came from...

April 3, 2024 | |

U.S. Considering Major Military Package for Israel

The Biden administration has informally notified Congress of its desire to approve the sale to Israel of as many as 50 new F-15 fighter jets valued at $18 billion, according to media...