Rebecca Grant

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Coalition deploys US Navy’s lethal Swiss Army Knife to send a message to Iran and China

The Mideast crisis is heating up and the U.S. has formed a naval coalition that includes one of the Navy's most-important weapons -- its lethal guided-missile destroyers.

OPINION December 11

F-35 reminds China who’s top gun by shooting down a Houthi cruise missile

F-35 proves American technology is flying high and China had best take note. Many US allies also deploy the fighters and Israel's jet just shot down a Houthi cruise missile.

OPINION November 27

This US bomber is why China suddenly wants to talk about nukes and AI

It’s the only U.S. Air Force combat plane with the range and stealth to chase China’s mobile missiles and carry the deep penetrating weapons to hit underground bunkers.

OPINION November 13

Iran doubles down on terror but it holds a losing hand

Iran’s military options are limited, the economy is a shambles, and a lot of governments in the region want to contain Iran. The aftermath of the Gaza crisis will leave Iran worse off than before.

OPINION November 7

Artificial intelligence and US nuclear weapons decisions: How big a role?

So far, the Pentagon is adamant that only humans and not artificial intelligence will launch nuclear weapons. But the seeds of change are already present.

OPINION October 23

Navy finds perfect wingman for carrier pilots – AI

Navy's 'Top Gun' pilots could rely on AI to assist with dangerous aspects of flight if they face off with China. New tools are the perfect wingman for carrier pilots.

OPINION October 18

Biden in Israel: President's biggest national security test is one he can't fail

The Hamas attacks on October 7 were Israel's 911. Now President Joe Biden is facing the biggest national security test of his presidency. Watch these five areas as things unfold.

OPINION September 27

To China and Xi, even pandas are political. And now, three bears will exit the US

Since 1972, pandas on loan from China have been part of zoos in America. But China is changing its attitude and now the panda is political.

OPINION June 24

F-16 is the greatest fighter jet of all time and we have the receipts

F-16 is the greatest fighter jet of all time and we have the receipts. They defend NATO against Russia and help Taiwan stand up to China. F-16s have earned the top spot.

OPINION May 20

Four reasons China hates the G7, or maybe China is just jealous

Four reasons China hates the G7, or maybe China is just jealous. Economic group stands in the way of President Xi’s plans for it to be world’s leading nation.