Brandon Conradis
Recent stories by Brandon Conradis
China’s Stealthy Intentions
While China’s J-20 and J-31 stealth fighter programs represent a leap forward for the Chinese, observers differ as to whether these programs pose a serious threat to the United States. “Both programs and their successors . . . represent an...
Turning up the Volume
An Air Force proposal to lift restrictions on F-35 flight traffic from Eglin AFB, Fla., over the adjoining city of Valparaiso has sparked criticism from the city’s mayor. While the Air Force has not yet made a decision, Bruce Arnold,...
MILSATCOM Pivot to the Pacific
The United States should make greater cooperation in the realm of military satellite communications a component of its strategic pivot to the Pacific region in order to forge closer ties with allies there, said Todd Harrison, senior fellow for defense...
Miller Emphasizes Need for Nuclear Triad
Undersecretary of Defense for Policy James Miller on Wednesday reiterated the importance of maintaining the nuclear triad in response to growing concerns over the nuclear ambitions of countries like Iran and North Korea. “The United States must and will obtain...
B-17 Crash, Crew Remembered
Thousands of spectators attended a ceremony on a small French island to commemorate an American bomber crew that crash landed there during World War II, reported Breaking Defense. On July 4, 1943, the B-17 went down in shallow water near...
Hagel Hosts LGBT Pride Month Event at Pentagon
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, Senior Advisor to President Obama Valerie Jarrett and acting Air Force Secretary Eric Fanning all highlighted the importance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender members of the military at an LGBT pride event at the Pentagon...
China’s Stealthy Intentions
China's stealth fighter programs represent a leap forward for the Chinese military, but whether they are a serious threat depends on whom one asks.
Lightning Strikes Twice
An Air Force proposal to lift restrictions on F-35 flight traffic from Eglin AFB, Fla., has sparked criticism from the mayor of the adjoining city of Valparaiso and rekindled an old debate.