Defense
6 items tagged “Defense”
What This Tag Covers
Defense-focused reporting on missile defense systems, force protection, and operational resilience under escalation pressure.
This tag highlights practical defensive capabilities and their limits in high-intensity scenarios.
2001 AUMF Scope: What It Authorizes and What It Does Not
A document-first explainer of the 2001 AUMF text, its legal scope, and how it interacts with broader war powers law.
AECA Emergency Arms Sales: Process and Congressional Role
How emergency certifications under the Arms Export Control Act work and what oversight still exists after the waiting period is waived.
How Federal Declassification Review Actually Works
A source-backed walkthrough of federal declassification rules, review pathways, and common bottlenecks under Executive Order 13526.
US Military vs Iran Military: A Complete 2026 Comparison
US vs Iran military comparison across personnel, air and naval power, missiles, budgets, and how asymmetry shapes escalation outcomes in 2026.
Can the US Shoot Down a Nuclear Missile?
Can the US intercept a nuclear missile? This guide explains GMD, Aegis, THAAD, and why layered defenses still face major limits against large barrages.
Iran vs Israel Military Power: A Complete 2026 Comparison
Iran vs Israel military comparison across manpower, airpower, missile inventories, defense spending, and the nuclear deterrence balance in 2026.