Dan Caine

July 27, 2026 | Bradley Bowman, RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery

The US military must RACE to rebuild its supply of munitions

The United States produces the most technologically advanced weapons in the world, but that’s not enough to deter and win future conflicts. The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are demonstrating...

June 26, 2026 | Bradley Bowman, Elaine K. Dezenski, RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery

Axis of Aggressors

April 25, 2026 | Bradley Bowman, Jonathan Schanzer

The Race to Build America and Israel’s Missile Defenses

The U.S. ceasefire with Iran may be about to end – or not. Ceasefires, regardless of their length, are often much more than simply a pause in combat. Unfortunately, they are also often a starting gun...

April 16, 2026 | |

Trump Announces 10-Day Ceasefire in Lebanon

Trump Announces Ceasefire: Following conversations with both Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump announced on April...

April 15, 2026 | Clifford D. May |

The U.S. military can clear mines but not minds

Though Tehran’s capabilities are being degraded, its theology persists

April 10, 2026 | Cameron McMillan, Ryan Brobst, Bradley Bowman

How to assess America’s 40 days of war against Iran

Washington and Tehran are both arguing that they were victorious after 40 days of fighting. A detailed analysis, however, suggests a more nuanced picture in which American forces degraded Iran’s core...

April 9, 2026 | Justin Leopold-Cohen, Ryan Brobst, Bradley Bowman

Israel Partners With U.S. To Accelerate Arrow Interceptor Production

Following a lethal Iranian ballistic missile strike in Haifa, Israel announced on April 6 a plan to partner with a U.S.-based manufacturer to accelerate production of Arrow missile defense interceptors....

April 9, 2026 | Mark Dubowitz, Ben Cohen

Washington Should Not Compromise — It Has The Upper Hand Over Iran

Despite appearances, the ceasefire is no guarantee of the Islamic Republic’s survival.


April 8, 2026 | Bill Roggio, Janatan Sayeh

US, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire in exchange for reopening of Strait of Hormuz

After 39 days of fighting between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other, the US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. While there are conflicting reports regarding...

March 20, 2026 | Ryan Brobst, Bradley Bowman

This missile just proved itself in Iran. The US needs more, ASAP

Despite its advantages, the Precision Strike Missile has so far been procured in relatively small quantities.

March 6, 2026 | Bridget Toomey |

US and Israel establish air superiority, focus strikes on Iranian military sites and ‘regime pillars’ (March 4–5)

The American and Israeli campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran reached its 100th hour on March 5, as both forces in the joint operation continued to target military assets. The United States highlighted...

March 4, 2026 | Cameron McMillan, Ryan Brobst, Bradley Bowman

Why Iran’s ballistic missile launches are declining

Since the United States and Israel initiated large-scale combat operations against Iran on February 28, Tehran has lashed out at its neighbors with hundreds of missiles and drones. Despite the...

March 3, 2026 | Cameron McMillan, Justin Leopold-Cohen, Bradley Bowman

US and Israel race to defeat Iranian missiles and drones following early campaign successes

The United States and Israel launched an ambitious, large-scale war against the Islamic Republic of Iran on February 28, and US officials have communicated several goals for the campaign. Speaking to reporters...

March 2, 2026 | |

‘The Big One is Coming Soon’: Trump Warns Heavier Strikes on Tehran Regime Targets Imminent

Trump Praises Operation’s Progress: In an interview with CNN on March 2, President Donald Trump assessed that Operation Epic Fury targeting the regime in Iran was “going very...

January 3, 2026 | |

U.S. Captures Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro Following Military Operation in Caracas 

U.S. Raid Leads to Venezuelan President’s Arrest: President Donald Trump announced on January 3 that U.S. forces had arrested Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife...

January 3, 2026 | Samuel Ben-Ur |

United States strikes Venezuela, captures President Maduro

On January 3, at around 2 am, the United States military began a wave of airstrikes on military targets in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas and surrounding areas. Shortly afterward, at around 4:30 am,...

December 19, 2025 | Bradley Bowman |

Beyond the U.S.-Israel MOU: The Case for a Strategic Partnership Agreement

In one’s personal life and in the life of a nation, it is good to have friends. It is even better to have capable and motivated friends, especially when one confronts increasingly formidable enemies...

December 12, 2025 | Cameron McMillan, Bradley Bowman

On Europe, the Trump administration is out of step with Congress, Americans

Most recognize Russia as an antagonist that must be opposed—with force, if necessary.

September 3, 2025 | Bradley Bowman |

Xi’s military parade showed just how dangerous China has become

With the leaders of Russia, Iran, and North Korea watching, Beijing conducted a massive parade on Wednesday, demonstrating the results of a years-long effort by the Chinese Communist Party to build a military...

June 26, 2025 | |

U.S. Again Emphasizes Success of Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites

Top General Offers Further Details on U.S. Strikes: Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, laid out new details of the strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities....