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Air Warfare

March 16, 2023

Why Sending F-16s to Ukraine Would Be a Mistake

The Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot known as the “Ghost of Kyiv” became legend during the first few months of the war in Ukraine. Video after video showed him...

John Venable • RealClearDefense

Middle East

July 28, 2022

Biden's Middle East Trip Should be Judged by Its Long-Term Security Results

Stability in the Middle East hinges on containing threats emanating from Iran and minimizing hostile outside influences. The more unstable the region...

John Venable • RealClearDefense

U.S. Air Force

April 27, 2021

The Air Force Is About To Lower Its Already Low Standards

Air Force standards for flight training and promotions have been on a downward spiral since the Cold War ended in 1991. Incredibly, the service’s...

John Venable • RealClearDefense
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Cyber Warfare

January 5, 2021

DJI Placed on the Entity List for Human Rights Abuses, But Concerns About Data Security Should Not be Overlooked

Shortly before Christmas, the federal government took bold action to preserve both U. S.

John Venable • RealClearDefense
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Space Warfare

November 7, 2020

America's Trifecta in Space: Odds Are We've Regained Dominance in This Domain, But Can We Keep It?

Over the last four years, America has come a long way toward regaining the upper hand in space. The Obama era’s timid aspirations and anemic funding...

John Venable • RealClearDefense

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

October 2, 2020

Withdrawing From Germany – Consolidating EUCOM's Combat Power

The Pentagon’s decision to withdraw several thousand troops from Germany, moving some back to the U. S.

John Venable • RealClearDefense

Air Warfare

October 2, 2020

The F-35A Is the World's Most Dominant, Cost-Effective Fighter: The Air Force Needs to Accelerate Its Acquisition Now

The F-35 Lightning II is now the world’s most dominant multi-role fighter. Its detection range, geolocation, threat identification, and system...

John Venable • RealClearDefense

Air Warfare

October 2, 2020

Curtain Call for the Aircraft That Helped Eliminate Terrorists

March 9 marks the end of an incredible run for one of the most ground-breaking and successful aircraft ever to take to the sky. It is the day when the...

John Venable • RealClearDefense
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Air Warfare

October 3, 2020

Operational Assessment of the F-35A

The F-35A Lightning II’s sensors, stealth, and overall capability have been defended by the government and industry, while pundits and politicians...

John Venable • RealClearPolitics

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