Jason Blackstone
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Sea (Maritime, Naval Operations)
October 2, 2020
A Call for the ESSM-ER
The Evolved Sea Sparrow (ESSM) is a good, low-cost missile used for local air defense by the U. S.
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Space Warfare
October 2, 2020
Starlink: The Strategic Satellite Solution
The recent launch of the first two prototype satellites for Elon Musk’s Starlink system marks the first step in the emergence of large constellations...
Jason Blackstone • RealClearDefense
Air Warfare
October 2, 2020
Giving the Super Hornet More Punch: Think SM-6
In the Navy’s recent budget request, the Navy finally funded the design an acquisition of conformal fuel tanks for the Super Hornet. With the...
Jason Blackstone • RealClearDefense
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