Reporting on Explainer Guides.
Salt Typhoon vs Volt Typhoon: what CISA, NSA, FBI and Treasury say each Chinese hacking group targets, why, and how the two campaigns differ.
Iron Dome explained: how Israel’s radar, battle management center and Tamir interceptors stop rockets, plus range, U.S. funding and limits.
The nuclear triad explained: what it means, the three U.S. legs of ICBMs, submarines and bombers, warhead counts, replacements and costs.
Ballistic missile vs cruise missile: how each flies, speed, range and detection compared, where hypersonic weapons fit, and which is harder to stop.
Kalibr cruise missile explained: Russia’s 3M-14 range estimates, its 2015 Syria debut, recent Ukraine salvos, and how it compares with Tomahawk.
J-20 stealth fighter explained: China’s three versions, missiles, fleet estimates from 150 to 500, deployments near Taiwan, and the F-22 match.
THAAD missile defense explained: how a battery works, the Army’s $11.4 billion FY2027 request for 857 interceptors, and its use against Iran.
HIMARS rocket launcher explained: what it fires, the Army’s request for 96 launchers in FY2027, rocket contracts and its record in Ukraine.
China fifth plenum: the Central Committee meets Oct. 26-29 on party discipline. How plenums finalize purges and what to watch next.
The $3.8 billion-a-year aid pact ends in 2028. How U.S. military aid to Israel works, recent arms sales, Senate votes and what may replace the deal.
Section 301 tariffs explained: how USTR investigates unfair trade practices, the 2018 China tariffs and the six cases opened since 2025.
Israel air defense explained: how Iron Dome, David’s Sling, Arrow and the Iron Beam laser split the work, what U.S. funding built and where limits lie.
US Aircraft Carriers: Where All 11 Are and What Comes Next
Naza: The Real Story, a Film Built From IDF Officers’ Accounts
China’s Rare Earth Export Pause Ends Nov. 10: What Changes
Boeing RC-135: Rivet Joint, Cobra Ball and Combat Sent
Hegseth Demands $350B for Military, Fires Back at Dem Impeachment Push
P-8A Poseidon I3B2: Navy Buys $119.7M Upgrade KitsWe use cookies to improve your experience on our site. By using our site, you consent to cookies.
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