Center for Security Policy

The Center for Security Policy (CSP) is a think tank located in Washington, D.C., known for its far-right and anti-Muslim views. It was established by Frank Gaffney Jr., who currently serves as its president. Gaffney has gained attention for spreading misinformation, including claims that former U.S. President Barack Obama is a Muslim.

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Russian bombers destroyed in Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb

1 week ago | centerforsecuritypolicy.org | Maya Carlin

While May was a rough month for Kyiv considering Moscow’s large-scale barrages and offensive operations targeting the sovereign nation, Ukraine’s recent coordinated drone strike certainly turned the tables at least for the day. On June 1, Kyiv launched an unprecedented attack deep inside Russian territory, targeting four strategic air bases.
Israel’s Iron Beam Laser Is Blasting Hezbollah Drones Out of the Sky

2 weeks ago | centerforsecuritypolicy.org | Maya Carlin

Israel’s laser technologies have already conducted successful interceptions. According to a statement made by the nation’s Defense Ministry earlier this week, the cutting-edge Iron Beam system thwarted dozens of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched by Hezbollah in 2024. The lower-powered version of the Jewish state’s Iron Beam laser interceptor was reportedly developed at an accelerated pace following the Hezbollah drone threat last year.
Israel’s Iron Beam Laser to Undergo Sea Trials

3 weeks ago | centerforsecuritypolicy.org | Maya Carlin

Israel’s top-tier air defense apparatus is about to get a major boost, as the country’s Iron Beam high-energy laser (HEL) short-range system will soon undergo sea trials. According to manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the impending tests will build on lessons learned from the ongoing multi-front war between Israel and Iran’s regional proxy armies.
India and Pakistan Sent Turkish and Israeli Drones to War

4 weeks ago | centerforsecuritypolicy.org | Maya Carlin

While the India-Pakistan ceasefire appears to be holding, new battle lines have been drawn in part with the help of sophisticated unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Last week, Islamabad said that it had shot down dozens of Indian-launched drones across various cities.
Is America Winning the Hypersonic Missile Race?

1 month ago | centerforsecuritypolicy.org | Maya Carlin

While fielding sixth-generation technology and platforms is all the buzz as of late, a different type of arms race is simultaneously brewing between the United States and its adversaries. Earlier this month, the U.S. Navy successfully carried out a flight test of a conventional hypersonic missile, marking a major milestone in the service’s ability to launch this kind of sea-based firepower.
Another Arleigh Burke Destroyer Is Deploying to Fight the Houthis in the Red Sea

1 month ago | centerforsecuritypolicy.org | Maya Carlin

As part of the White House’s efforts to combat the ongoing turbulence in the Red Sea, another warship is headed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) departed Norfolk, Virginia, earlier this week to commence its regularly scheduled deployment as part of the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (CSG-12). The addition of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer is expected to elevate the Navy’s prowess in defending against Houthi-launched barrages. As stated by Rear Adm.
U.S. Carrier Strike Groups Have Struck 800 Targets in Yemen

1 month ago | centerforsecuritypolicy.org | Maya Carlin

Hostilities in the Red Sea rage on, as U.S. forces and the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels continue to exchange fire in the critical waterway. This week, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that Operation Rough Rider is ongoing and has relied on “comprehensive” intelligence in order to take down the Yemen-based terror group while “minimizing risk to civilians.” According to an April 27 press release, more than 800 Houthi-linked targets have been struck over the last six weeks.
The U.S. Is Boosting Its Middle East Military Posture

1 month ago | centerforsecuritypolicy.org | Maya Carlin

In its latest barrage targeting the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, U.S. troops struck a critical port in Yemen earlier this week, killing dozens.
Why America Needs Its Own Iron Dome Air Defense

2 months ago | centerforsecuritypolicy.org | Maya Carlin

As U.S. Navy carrier strike groups continue to fend off Houthi-launched missile barrages in the Red Sea, the scope of Iran’s regional capabilities is becoming more evident. Tehran’s proxy affiliates positioned throughout the Middle East have proved to possess the capacity to disrupt the global flow of oil in the Red Sea as frequent missile, drone, and rocket strikes targeting Israel, international shipping, and American warships out at sea have become routine since 2023.
U.S., Japan, Philippines Conduct Joint Naval Drill as China Watches

2 months ago | centerforsecuritypolicy.org | Maya Carlin

American warships joined their Japanese and Philippine counterparts in the South China Sea over the weekend in an effort to improve crisis readiness. U.S. secretary of defense Pete Hegseth arrived in Manila the same day, reaffirming the White House’s “ironclad” commitment to working collaboratively with the Philippines in terms of defense against the People’s Republic of China (PRC).