Michael Peck

Editor of Uncommon Defense. @defensenews @businessinsider @foreignpolicy @thenatlinterest Email: [email protected]

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In desperate need of more 155-mm artillery shells, the U.S. Army spent $495 million on a Texas factory that was supposed to forge metal parts for the projectiles. The Army has yet to receive a single part. My latest for Defense News.

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The U.S. Navy is worried that its ballistic missile subs can be hit by drones and anti-tank rockets while sailing on the surface as they enter or leave port. My latest for Defense News.

https://t.co/cv9Ei5gNrS

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The U.S. Navy couldn't repair battle-damaged ships during a war with China, according to a RAND Corp. wargame. One reason: America's Pacific allies may not repair U.S. vessels for fear of Chinese retaliation. My latest for Defense News.

https://t.co/IKqXwjcJkO

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Col. John Boyd's famous theory of the OODA Loop did much to explain the psychology of why armies win or lose battles. And "Flashpoint Campaigns: Cold War" is the best simulation I've seen of OODA in action. My look at this game for Military Times.

https://t.co/vGR5lFJQt6

[Michael Peck @Mipeck1]

The U.S. Air Force worries that terrorists and hijackers will use drones to attack military trucks carrying sensitive cargo on American highways. Now the Air Force wants trucks to be armed with counter-drone defenses. My latest for Uncommon Defense.

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South Korea has one of the most powerful tank forces in the world. But will these tanks be easy prey for North Korean drones? My latest for Uncommon Defense.

https://t.co/7DHkUGSCIb

[Michael Peck @Mipeck1]

DARPA wants autonomous shipping containers that can launch hundreds of drones...and then recover, refuel and relaunch them. My latest for Uncommon Defense.

https://t.co/XTZCyMti6W

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China would use tanks, drones and electronic warfare to disrupt and destroy U.S. Army brigades in a combined arms battle. Whether these tactics will work or not, the PLA has come a long way since the Korean War. My latest piece for Uncommon Defense.

https://t.co/aheCDxMlVM

[Michael Peck @Mipeck1]

Bombing Iran may not win the war. But airpower is a much better option than American boots on the ground. My latest for Uncommon Defense.

https://t.co/jWE1P70B2Y

[Michael Peck @Mipeck1]

The U.S. and Israel may run out of several types of missiles -- including Arrow, Patriot and THAAD interceptors -- by next month, according to a new report. My latest story for Uncommon Defense.

https://t.co/rObBmhzcVZ

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From World War II to the Vietnam War, strategic bombing was supposed to break the enemy's will to resist. Thus history says that the U.S. and Israeli bombing campaign can't compel Iran to surrender. My guest essay for Defending Democracy.

https://t.co/mwZrv52H4e

[Michael Peck @Mipeck1]

Iran sent drones to Russia. Now Ukraine is helping America fight Iranian drones. My latest for Uncommon Defense.

https://t.co/RlLAj8cVx4

[Michael Peck @Mipeck1]

They look like ordinary tractor-trailers. But they're actually armored vehicles that transport nuclear warheads for Minuteman ICBMs. And the Air Force wants more of them. My latest for Defense News.

https://t.co/PkanPj9h5j

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The Pentagon wants robot cargo ships that will deliver supplies to combat zones. It also wants vessels that will scuttle themselves if the enemy tries to capture them. My latest for Defense News.

https://t.co/rSQb8Pksry

[Michael Peck @Mipeck1]

Trump got lucky in Venezuela. U.S. forces suffered few casualties, which means Trump will be tempted to conduct more military operations. But next time, what if his luck runs out? My latest for Defending Democracy.

https://t.co/3SBHhkoYTu

[Michael Peck @Mipeck1]

Russia's tactics resemble those of the First World War. Except that in World War I, the generals eventually learned from their mistakes. My latest for Uncommon Defense.

https://t.co/7BuKxMjZm2

[Michael Peck @Mipeck1]

Ukraine needs weapons to stop Russian drones. Lasers and microwaves have potential, but the technology is not yet mature enough for Ukraine to invest in directed energy weapons, according to a new study. My latest for Uncommon Defense.

https://t.co/3ReV2IOoQG

[Michael Peck @Mipeck1]

China and Russia don't believe that that America has the ability or money to build Golden Dome. However, Beijing and Moscow won't take any chances: they will just build more missiles. My latest for Uncommon Defense.

https://t.co/rBAeEjl7Pu

[Michael Peck @Mipeck1]

China believes it can invade Taiwan without the need for tanks. Just lots of light infantry, backed by missiles, drones and other firepower. My latest for Uncommon Defense.

https://t.co/hWdiyxRDYN

[Michael Peck @Mipeck1]

I'm launching a new defense and national security newsletter on Substack. I'll be looking at a variety of topics, including strategy, technology, history and wargaming.

Stay tuned for details!