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What Israel-Iran War Games Got Wrong About 2026
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What Israel-Iran War Games Got Wrong About 2026

Nine published Israel-Iran war games, scored against the real 2025-2026 war. The nuclear branch never fired. The Strait did.

The Board·Sep 6, 2026·8 min read
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Gladio Stay-Behind Hybrid War 2026: What Still Applies
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Gladio Stay-Behind Hybrid War 2026: What Still Applies

Operation Gladio's stay-behind model mapped onto 2026 hybrid war: proxies, sabotage, info ops, and what NATO-era history does and does not prove.

The Board·Jul 12, 2026
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Israel-Turkey War Game Analysis: NATO, Escalation Paths, 2026
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Israel-Turkey War Game Analysis: NATO, Escalation Paths, 2026

War-game an Israel-Turkey clash: Article 5 traps, Syria/East Med flashpoints, force balance, and what US planners must stress-test.

The Board·Jul 11, 2026
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Europe's 2026 Rearmament: Can the Factories Deliver?
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Europe's 2026 Rearmament: Can the Factories Deliver?

Europe pledged €150bn in EU loans and Germany a €377bn wishlist in 2026, but a GAO audit warns the workforce to build the weapons has been gutted.

The Board·Jul 6, 2026
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Jet-Powered Shaheds: Russia's 2026 Drone Escalation and the Interceptor Race
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Jet-Powered Shaheds: Russia's 2026 Drone Escalation and the Interceptor Race

Russia's 2026 barrages now mix jet-powered Geran/Shahed drones and decoys built to outrun Ukraine's cheap interceptors — compressing the intercept window and forcing a US interceptor race.

The Board·Jul 3, 2026
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Hezbollah Fires Anti-Ship Cruise Missile at Warship Off Lebanon [2026]
Defense

Hezbollah Fires Anti-Ship Cruise Missile at Warship Off Lebanon [2026]

Hezbollah claimed its first anti-ship cruise missile strike since 2006. Israeli media says the target was British, not Israeli. The UK denies it. Here is what the evidence shows.

The Board·Apr 6, 2026
8 min →
US Crew Rescued After Jet Downed: Israeli Media Reports
Defense

US Crew Rescued After Jet Downed: Israeli Media Reports

Israeli media reports a US crew member was rescued after a jet was downed. Get the latest updates on this developing situation.

The Board·Apr 3, 2026
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Iran Ground Assault: Kharg Island Target Analysis
Defense

Iran Ground Assault: Kharg Island Target Analysis

U.S. military officials plan potential ground assaults on Iran's Kharg Island and nuclear sites. Analysis of strategic risks, escalation threats, and global market impact.

The Board·Apr 1, 2026
12 min →
Russia Photographed the Saudi Base Three Times Before...
Defense

Russia Photographed the Saudi Base Three Times Before...

Russia provided intelligence that enabled Iran's historic destruction of a U.S. AWACS aircraft in Saudi Arabia, marking a dangerous escalation in Middle East warfare.

The Board·Mar 30, 2026
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Ghost Fleet Activated: The Pentagon's Drone Boat War
Defense

Ghost Fleet Activated: The Pentagon's Drone Boat War

Inside the first confirmed deployment of autonomous strike vessels against Iran — 450 hours logged, kamikaze capability, and what it means for naval warfare.

The Board·Mar 29, 2026
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The Neurological War: How Precision Strikes Rewrote the...
Defense

The Neurological War: How Precision Strikes Rewrote the...

Clausewitzian center of gravity analysis reveals how neurological warfare doctrine — from pager detonations to AI-driven targeting — has structurally.

The Board·Mar 27, 2026
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A Russian Drone Hit NATO Territory This Week
Defense

A Russian Drone Hit NATO Territory This Week

A drone from Russian airspace struck a power plant in Estonia, a NATO member. Article 5 was not invoked. Nobody even discussed it. Russia is testing.

The Board·Mar 26, 2026
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The Pentagon Has No Plan — Literally
Defense

The Pentagon Has No Plan — Literally

For the first time in decades, the US military has no public Global Posture Review while deploying the 82nd Airborne to the Middle East. Congress and.

The Board·Mar 26, 2026
5 min →
Russia Is Evacuating Bushehr: What They Know
Defense

Russia Is Evacuating Bushehr: What They Know

Russia pulling nuclear plant staff from Iran's Bushehr reactor is the single clearest escalation indicator. Your closest ally does not evacuate your.

The Board·Mar 26, 2026
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Iranian Missile Strike Hits Arad Israel: Video Moments
Defense

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Arad Israel: Video Moments

Breaking video shows the immediate aftermath of an Iranian missile strike on Arad, Israel, near the Dead Sea and Dimona nuclear facility.

The Board·Mar 22, 2026
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22-Nation Coalition at Hormuz: What It Means
Defense

22-Nation Coalition at Hormuz: What It Means

A 22-nation coalition including the UAE, UK, France, Germany, Japan and Bahrain pledged to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz after.

The Board·Mar 21, 2026
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NATO Defense Spending 2026: Can Europe Afford the 5% Target?
Defense

NATO Defense Spending 2026: Can Europe Afford the 5% Target?

NATO raised its target to 5% of GDP by 2035. Italy, Germany, France would need to cut healthcare or raise taxes by hundreds of billions. The math is brutal.

The Board·Mar 17, 2026
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Drone Warfare 2026: How Cheap FPV Drones Changed Everything
Defense

Drone Warfare 2026: How Cheap FPV Drones Changed Everything

Drone warfare 2026: $500 FPV drones destroying $5M tanks. Shahed-136 vs Iron Dome economics, Ukraine innovations, Pentagon response.

The Board·Mar 17, 2026
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Iron Dome vs Iron Beam: Israel's Layered Defense System
Defense

Iron Dome vs Iron Beam: Israel's Layered Defense System

How Iron Dome, Iron Beam laser, David's Sling, and Arrow work together. Cost-per-intercept economics, combat performance data, and what changes next.

The Board·Mar 15, 2026
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Iran Releases Official Footage of Drone Launches During War
Defense

Iran Releases Official Footage of Drone Launches During War

The Iranian military has released dramatic footage showing the launch of multiple attack drones during its confrontation with the United States.

The Board·Mar 15, 2026
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FPV Drone Strikes US Victoria Base Near Baghdad Airport
Defense

FPV Drone Strikes US Victoria Base Near Baghdad Airport

Newly released footage shows an FPV kamikaze drone striking the US Victoria military base near Baghdad International Airport.

The Board·Mar 15, 2026
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Iran Has Uranium for 10 Nuclear Weapons — Now What
Defense

Iran Has Uranium for 10 Nuclear Weapons — Now What

Iran had 441kg of 60% enriched uranium before the strikes — enough for 10 weapons. Khamenei authorized warhead miniaturization. The Libya lesson says bombing accelerates, not prevents, proliferation.

The Board·Mar 15, 2026
12 min →
Iran's $500 Naval Mines Could Shut Hormuz
Defense

Iran's $500 Naval Mines Could Shut Hormuz

Iran's sea mine arsenal could close the Strait of Hormuz in hours. Inside the asymmetric threat that keeps Pentagon planners awake.

The Board·Mar 14, 2026
18 min →
Trump's Iran Rhetoric as Marines Deploy
Defense

Trump's Iran Rhetoric as Marines Deploy

Trump's Iran rhetoric intensifies amid US Marine deployment to the Middle East. Explore the escalating tensions and potential implications now.

The Board·Mar 13, 2026
3 min →
Pentagon AI Arms Race: $75B Question [Analysis]
Defense

Pentagon AI Arms Race: $75B Question [Analysis]

Is the Pentagon's $75B AI arms race with China just lining contractor pockets? Who really wins the contracts, and what it means for defense budgets.

The Board·Mar 13, 2026
10 min →
The $5.6 Billion Weekend: What America's Munitions Burn Rate
Defense

The $5.6 Billion Weekend: What America's Munitions Burn Rate

The U.S. expended $5.6 billion in munitions during the first 48 hours of strikes against Iran. Analysis of the burn rate economics.

The Board·Mar 11, 2026
6 min →
Boeing's $298 Million Smart Bomb Deal With Israel
Defense

Boeing's $298 Million Smart Bomb Deal With Israel

Boeing secures a $298 million contract to supply Israel with 5,000 Small Diameter Bombs amid the Iran conflict.

The Board·Mar 10, 2026
6 min →
Taiwan's Anti-Ship Missile Wall: How the Island Became
Defense

Taiwan's Anti-Ship Missile Wall: How the Island Became

Taiwan is building the densest coastal missile defense network in the world. Analysis of the weapons and strategy.

The Board·Mar 10, 2026
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Drone Warfare in the Middle East: Key Trends
Defense

Drone Warfare in the Middle East: Key Trends

Explore key trends in drone warfare in the Middle East. Understand the impact of UAVs on regional conflicts, defense spending, and power dynamics.

The Board·Mar 7, 2026
11 min →
Ukraine War Drives Counter-Drone Tech Arms Race
Defense

Ukraine War Drives Counter-Drone Tech Arms Race

The Ukraine war has ignited a global counter-drone technology arms race. Learn how battlefield innovations are reshaping security strategies worldwide.

The Board·Mar 7, 2026
10 min →
AI Lethality: The Economics of Autonomous Weapons
Defense

AI Lethality: The Economics of Autonomous Weapons

Explore the economics of AI lethality and Pentagon autonomous weapons. Understand the regulatory capture and ethical challenges of AI in warfare.

The Board·Mar 7, 2026
9 min →
Iran Campaign: Is US Military Firepower Enough?
Defense

Iran Campaign: Is US Military Firepower Enough?

Can US military firepower guarantee success in an Iran campaign? Explore the Pentagon's confidence and Middle Eastern realities. Is it enough?

The Board·Mar 6, 2026
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Iran vs US: Rise of Kamikaze Drone Warfare
Defense

Iran vs US: Rise of Kamikaze Drone Warfare

Explore the rise of kamikaze drone warfare in the Iran vs. US conflict. Discover how the US is deploying Ukraine-style loitering munitions against Iran.

The Board·Mar 6, 2026
11 min →
THAAD Interception Rates: Iran Missile Combat Data
Defense

THAAD Interception Rates: Iran Missile Combat Data

Explore THAAD interception rates against Iranian missiles. Combat data reveals surprising insights into missile defense effectiveness and technology gaps.

The Board·Mar 6, 2026
13 min →
Iran Drone Swarm Warfare: Implications for US Security
Defense

Iran Drone Swarm Warfare: Implications for US Security

Explore Iran's drone swarm warfare tactics and their implications for US security. Learn how these cheap UAVs overwhelm advanced defense systems.

The Board·Mar 6, 2026
11 min →
THAAD, Patriot: Intercept Rates and Gulf Security
Defense

THAAD, Patriot: Intercept Rates and Gulf Security

Explore THAAD and Patriot missile defense systems: intercept rates, capabilities, and their crucial role in Gulf security. Learn how they protect against threats.

The Board·Mar 5, 2026
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Iran's Air Defenses: Impact of Operation Iron Hammer
Defense

Iran's Air Defenses: Impact of Operation Iron Hammer

Explore Operation Iron Hammer and its impact on Iran's air defenses. Learn how the US dismantled Iran's air defense network in just 72 hours.

The Board·Mar 5, 2026
8 min →
Hypersonic Fattah-2: Can Arrow-3 Intercept It?
Defense

Hypersonic Fattah-2: Can Arrow-3 Intercept It?

Can Arrow-3 intercept Iran's Fattah-2 hypersonic missile? Explore the challenges of intercepting maneuvering glide vehicles and the new Gulf equation.

The Board·Mar 5, 2026
9 min →
Iran's Air Defense: Can It Counter the F-35?
Defense

Iran's Air Defense: Can It Counter the F-35?

Can Iran's air defenses counter the F-35? Explore the capabilities of Iran's air defense systems and the F-35's 5th-gen advantages. Read now!

The Board·Mar 5, 2026
9 min →
Stealth Geometry: B-2 Bomber's Iran Message
Defense

Stealth Geometry: B-2 Bomber's Iran Message

Explore the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber's recent Iran mission & how its unique stealth geometry continues to outsmart modern radar systems after 30 years.

The Board·Mar 5, 2026
9 min →
Qatar: U.S. Military Missile Stockpile Concerns Grow
Defense

Qatar: U.S. Military Missile Stockpile Concerns Grow

Growing concerns as the U.S. military in Qatar relies on older missiles due to a shortage of newer interceptors. What does this mean for regional defense?

The Board·Mar 4, 2026
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AI in Warfare: Target Recognition Analysis
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AI in Warfare: Target Recognition Analysis

Explore AI's role in warfare: target recognition, drone swarms, & cyber defense. Analyze the impact of artificial intelligence on modern military strategy.

The Board·Mar 3, 2026
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Hypersonic Missile Defense: Closing the Gap
Defense

Hypersonic Missile Defense: Closing the Gap

Explore the growing hypersonic missile gap and its impact on global security. Learn about defense strategies and the race to counter this threat.

The Board·Mar 2, 2026
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Autonomous Drone Warfare: The Next 5 Years
Defense

Autonomous Drone Warfare: The Next 5 Years

Explore the future of autonomous drone warfare over the next 5 years. Discover how AI-powered UAVs are transforming combat and global security.

The Board·Mar 2, 2026
8 min →
F-35, B-21 & the Future of US Defense Budget
Defense

F-35, B-21 & the Future of US Defense Budget

Explore the future of US defense spending! We analyze the F-35 & B-21 programs and their impact on budget modernization and military supremacy.

The Board·Mar 2, 2026
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U.S. Military Operations Target Iran Missiles
Defense

U.S. Military Operations Target Iran Missiles

The U.S. military is actively targeting and destroying Iranian missiles. Discover the strategy behind these operations and their impact on regional stability.

The Board·Mar 2, 2026
10 min →
Israel Deploys Iron Beam Laser in Combat for the First Time,
Defense

Israel Deploys Iron Beam Laser in Combat for the First Time,

Rafael's Iron Beam makes history as the world's first combat-deployed laser defense, intercepting a Hezbollah drone over northern Israel.

The Board·Mar 2, 2026
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Iron Dome: How Israel Achieved 99% Interception
Defense

Iron Dome: How Israel Achieved 99% Interception

Explore Israel's Iron Dome: Discover how its multi-layered air defense system achieved a 99% interception rate, setting a new standard in missile defense.

The Board·Mar 2, 2026
9 min →
Iran Is Getting 'Absolutely Torched': Gen. Caine Details
Defense

Iran Is Getting 'Absolutely Torched': Gen. Caine Details

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine reveals the scope of Operation Epic Fury - synchronized strikes across land, air, sea, and cyber.

The Board·Mar 2, 2026
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Why Are Defense Stocks Soaring?
Defense

Why Are Defense Stocks Soaring?

Defense stocks are soaring amid geopolitical tensions. Discover who profits from the Iran War and why Wall Street bets on military escalation.

The Board·Mar 2, 2026
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