Daily Archives: Mar 17, 2026

Charles Mitchell

10 Revealed Flaws That Undercut the F‑22 Raptor’s Myth

For many years, the F‑22 Raptor had been presented as an untouchable apex predator in the skies-a so-super-advanced aircraft that foes could only dream of matching. Behind the polished image, however, lay a series of vulnerabilities, maintenance headaches, and strategic limitations the U.S. Air Force has quietly managed oftentimes...
Charles Mitchell

10 Forces Driving the Impending Reboot of US Air Power

Is American air dominance really slipping away? Despite the flood of online narratives that would suggest China's rise eclipses the United States Air Force, the reality is decidedly more complex-and far more favorable to U.S. capabilities. The USAF is holding its own and is actually in the midst of...
Charles Mitchell

9 Ways Europe’s Tiny Missile Could Redefine Drone Defense

“Designer bags don’t win wars.” That blunt assessment by Kusti Salm, chief executive of Estonia’s Frankenburg Technologies, cuts to the heart of Europe’s looming air defense dilemma. For decades, NATO’s missile arsenals have been dominated by exquisite, high-cost systems. Now, Russia’s mass deployment of cheap drones is forcing a...