National Security & Defense The 170 mm Koksan, North Korea’s Not-So-Frightening Tool of Terror By Mike Fredenburg April 5, 2018 The Koksan’s power is exaggerated.
National Security & Defense The Mother of All MOAB Articles By Mike Fredenburg May 16, 2017 Taking ‘shock and awe’ to the next level — an analysis of the MOAB’s effectiveness.
National Security & Defense Bad Trade Policies Are Hurting U.S. National Security By Mike Fredenburg March 23, 2017 America has allowed China to corner the world market for rare-earth elements critical to U.S. national security.
National Security & Defense ‘Simplicate and Add Lightness!’ — Designing the F-45 Mustang II By Mike Fredenburg March 13, 2017 When replacing the failed F-35, the U.S. should focus on building large numbers of a reliable, lightweight fighter design.
National Security & Defense It’s Time to Turn the Page on the F-35: Here’s How By Mike Fredenburg January 30, 2017 After canceling the failed F-35 program, here’s how the U.S. can bridge the gap while developing new fighters.
Politics & Policy Mr. President, Cancel the F-35 By Mike Fredenburg January 6, 2017 President Donald Trump should cancel the failed F-35 fighter-jet program.
Politics & Policy How the Navy’s Zumwalt-Class Destroyers Ran Aground By Mike Fredenburg December 19, 2016 Billed as the Navy’s stealth wonder-ship of the future, the USS Zumwalt destroyer has turned into a procurement boondoggle.
Politics & Policy Will the Next Air Force Bomber Be an Underperforming, Over-Budget Mess? By Mike Fredenburg October 15, 2015 The Air Force’s new B-3 bomber program will almost certainly go over budget and underperform.
Politics & Policy Why a Big-Ship Navy Can’t Win the Wars of the Future By Mike Fredenburg August 26, 2015 The current fleet falls short in projecting decisive force into coastal waters.
Politics & Policy The F-35: Throwing Good Money after Bad By Mike Fredenburg July 22, 2015 The F-35 program could cripple U.S. defense for decades to come.