Daily Archives: Dec 11, 2025
The Coast-to-Coast Rail Merger: What’s Gained, What’s at Risk?
When Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena announced, "Railroads have been a part of building America since the Industrial Revolution, and this transaction is the next step in driving the industry forward," he paved the way for a $71.5 billion merger that may remake the nation's freight picture. The projected...
7 Revealing Reasons the YF-23 Lost to the F-22 What Really...
Stealth and speed are insufficient to win wars or contracts. The YF-23 Black Widow II, the more frequently praised faster and stealthier alternative, lost to the F-22 Raptor in one of the most significant fighter competitions in the modern era. The result continues to fuel controversy among aviation professionals...
Airpower’s Hidden Costs: What the 12-Day War Reveals About Modern Conflict
The leveling of Iran's best-defended nuclear facilities by Israeli and American airstrikes was, by any battlefield measure, a technical achievement. But the 12-Day War's aftermath is a chastening reminder: even the most advanced air campaigns can produce limited strategic dividends. As policymakers and defense experts sort through the rubble,...
