Israel and Iran currently have some of the most powerful militaries in the Middle East. Open adversaries, both nations have been intertwined in a shadow war that is escalating into near-open war tensions. The post Israel and Iran: A High-Stakes Shadow War Intensifies appeared first on 19FortyFive ..read more

The US has an opportunity to maintain its power in Europe, free up forces for potential conflict in the Indo-Pacific, and bring troops home. This opportunity also shifts some of the defense burden to European partners. The post NATO Is Strong: Is It Time for the U.S. to Reduce Its Military Presence in Europe? appeared first on 19FortyFive ..read more

The multilateral defense of Israel against Iran’s drone and missile attacks, which included not just U.S. but also European and Arab participation, reminds us that the leading bilateral conflicts of our day play out on a broader geopolitical landscape. It is a lesson Washington should apply to multiple other fronts. The post Alliances Strengthen Defense Against Iran’s Attack on Israel: Implications for U.S. Policy in Ukraine and Beyond appeared first on 19FortyFive ..read more

One of the most important concepts to emerge from Ukraine is that of the “transparent battlefield”. It refers to an environment in which tactical and operational information is made available in real-time to personnel on the ground, their commanding officers, and strategic decision makers. The post On Ukraine’s ‘Transparent Battlefield,’ There Are Few Places Left to Hide appeared first on 19FortyFive ..read more

The Israeli government has indicated publicly that it will respond to Iran’s strike, but the exact nature and timing of this response remains unclear. Statements by Israeli officials have been vague, with Israeli military chief Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi commenting on Monday that Iran’s attack “will be met with a response.” The post Israel Has a Big Call To Make: How to Retaliate Against Iran’s Missile and Drone Attack? appeared first on 19FortyFive ..read more

Congress can begin to reverse the decline in manufacturing capacity by passing the national security supplemental, which includes crucial investments in munitions production and revitalization of the submarine industrial base. The post You Go To War with the Industrial Base You Have appeared first on 19FortyFive ..read more

On April 1st, 2024, Israel directly attacked several high-ranking IRGC commanders in a compound next to the Islamic Republic’s embassy in Damascus, Syria. Wanting retaliation, the IRGC launched a substantial wave of Shahed drones on the night of April 13th into the 14th. The post Assessing Combat Data From Iran’s Mass Swarm Attack on Israel appeared first on 19FortyFive ..read more

This month, Secretary of State Antony Blinken stirred up controversy when he told reporters that Ukraine will become a NATO member in the future. Some American commentators denounced this as “reckless rhetoric.” Many critics believe that further pledges of support will prevent an hasty end to the war with Russia, which they consider the United States’s principal […] The post If Ukraine Will Join NATO, Give Her the Tools to Win Against Russia appeared first on 19FortyFive ..read more

One of the main reasons the Iran is reluctant to a direct war with Israel or America is due to their internal turmoil and lack of strategic allies surrounding their country. The post Why Iran Fears a War with America or Israel appeared first on 19FortyFive ..read more

The President’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request was recently released. It describes a bleak outlook for U.S. military readiness, specifically regarding America’s aerial forces. Over the past several years, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) has embarked on a mission called “Accelerate Change or Lose.” It outlines the need for modernization for the demands of future conflicts with […] The post The U.S. Air Force Can’t Hide Its Biggest Problem: Readiness appeared first on 19FortyFive ..read more