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The year 1945 was pivotal for people around the world. For many, it marks the conclusion of World War II. For others, it signifies the dawn of the atomic age. Additionally, it is often seen as a time when many significant wartime, political, and economic changes occurred, leading to the rise of U.S. influence on the global stage. After years of focusing on regional defense, we revived our mission during the challenging times of the Coronavirus pandemic in 2020.

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The Navy’s Future F/A-XX Fighter Program Could Be Delayed 3 Years

1 day ago | 19fortyfive.com | Brent M. Eastwood

It is not good news for the United States Navy. There might be a significant three-year delay in the production of a proposed next-generation naval fighter, F/A-XX, a prized item on its wish list. The maritime branch wants a new jet like the US Air Force’s F-47 NGAD. After all, it’s only fair that the Navy gets an upgrade, too. F/A-XX – Time to Upgrade the Super HornetThe Navy would like to develop the new F/A-XX carrier-borne fighter to enable aviators to fly 6th-generation airplanes.
China's 'Breakneck Speed' Military Modernization Is a Threat to America

4 days ago | 19fortyfive.com | Mackenzie Eaglen

The Secretary of Defense recently traveled to Asia and gave a major speech that rattled China’s leaders who called its “provocations” Cold War rhetoric that sowed “divisions” in the region. Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke of the urgency and honesty required to confront the “wake up call” from an aggressive China and its massive military buildup.
Tu-95 Bear: The 'Old' Russian Bomber That Can't Be Replaced

4 days ago | 19fortyfive.com | Steve Balestrieri

Key Points – Ukraine’s recent “Operation Spiderweb” drone strike, which reportedly destroyed or damaged multiple Russian Tu-95 “Bear” strategic bombers deep within Russia, represents a significant and potentially irreplaceable loss for Moscow’s long-range aviation. -These Soviet-era aircraft, first flown in 1952 and used extensively to launch cruise missiles against Ukraine, cannot be readily replaced as their production lines closed decades ago.
Russia's Oscar II-Class Submarines Have Just 1 Mission

5 days ago | 19fortyfive.com | Steve Balestrieri

Key Points – Russia’s Oscar II-class (Project 949A Antey) nuclear-powered submarines, the world’s largest cruise missile submarines until 2007, were designed during the Cold War to destroy US Navy carrier battle groups. -Armed with 24 SS-N-19 Granit (or more modern P-800 Oniks) anti-ship cruise missiles and torpedoes, six of the original eleven remain active. The class suffered a major tragedy with the sinking of the Kursk in 2000.
Reviving U.S. Naval Giants: Multiple Navy Battleships a 'Second Chance'

1 week ago | 19fortyfive.com | Brent M. Eastwood

World War Two experts, aficionados, and curious onlookers hold special feelings for the US Navy’s renowned battleships. There is just something special about the size and big guns of these warships that brought thunderous firepower to a fight. They had the ability to elegantly cut through the waves of even the choppiest of seas at high speeds.
I Study Fighter Planes for a Living: Russia's MiG-23 Flogger Fighter Is Something Different

1 week ago | 19fortyfive.com | Steve Balestrieri

The Soviet military developed its first swing-wing fighter in the late 1960s as an answer to the American F-4 Phantom. The Soviet Mikoyan MiG-23 “Flogger” was designed to succeed the widely used MiG-21. The new MiG offered greater payload, range, and beyond-visual-range interception capabilities. It featured advanced radar and a variable-swing-wing geometry that resembled the F-111 Aardvark.
China's J-35A Was Built for Just 1 Stealth Fighter Mission

1 week ago | 19fortyfive.com | Steve Balestrieri

China has released further details about the role it envisions the J-35A fulfilling in the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). According to the project leader in the J-35A’s development, China’s new stealth fighter jet will act as a “coordinator” or “organizer” in the country’s air-defense network and extensively strengthen the system’s operational capability.
I Study Tanks for a Living: Turkey Has A Massive Amount of Armor (2,200)

1 week ago | 19fortyfive.com | Steve Balestrieri

The Turkish military has long depended on the US and Germany for most of its weapons systems. However, in the 1980s, Turkey, along with other NATO nations, sought to develop its capability for weapons production to reduce its dependence on foreign manufacturers and to modernize its weapons. But why do the Turks need so many tanks? The following examples explain the reasoning behind this.
The Navy Built a Historic Fleet of 50 ‘Jeep’ Casablanca-Class Aircraft Carriers for 1 Goal

1 week ago | 19fortyfive.com | Brent M. Eastwood

This article may re-awaken that World War Two historian in you. The Casablanca-class aircraft carrier is not the first warship that comes to mind when examining U.S. naval lore, but perhaps it’s time to look at this interesting vessel. This carrier was more of an escort ship to bigger, more powerful flat-tops that steamed around the Pacific, looking to battle the Japanese. But the Casablanca-class fulfilled its role with aplomb and provides a fascinating historical footnote.
F-22 Super Fighter Might Already Be in the Works

1 week ago | 19fortyfive.com | Steve Balestrieri

Sometimes forgotten Raptor Fighter upgrades mean Trump’s recent comments might not have been a mistake: While on his Middle East tour, President Trump spoke at a meeting of business leaders, including the heads of Boeing and GE Aerospace, in Doha, a day after announcing a string of business deals, including an order from Qatar for 160 Boeing commercial jets.