Michael Anderson | Historical Operations & Military Affairs Writer
Michael Anderson is a defense writer and military affairs contributor at TheDefenseWatch.com. He covers military strategy, special operations, modern warfare, defense technology, and international security developments.
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NASA Armstrong Marks 80 Years of Flight Research From X-1 to X-59
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center is marking 80 years of flight research…
Italy Completes Troop Withdrawal From Iraq After 12-Year Military Presence
Italy completed the withdrawal of its last military personnel from Iraq on…
Trump Announces Greenland Security Agreement With Denmark and Greenland
President Donald Trump announced September 18 that the United States, Denmark and…
U.S., Denmark and Greenland Reach Security Agreement to Expand American Military Presence
The United States, Denmark and Greenland have reached an agreement intended to…
Iran War Cost Reaches $38 Billion as U.S. Munitions Stocks Face Years-Long Rebuild
Takeaways The six-month U.S. military campaign against Iran has created a substantial…
Missile Tests Coming Soon: Why Flight Trials Matter to Global Defense
Missile Tests Coming Soon: Global Strategic Impact Missile tests coming soon are…
Global Missile Tests: From the V-2 to Hypersonic Weapons
Why Missile Tests Matter Missile tests are one of the clearest indicators…
Does Iran Have Nuclear Weapons? The 2026 Threshold Reality Explained
Does Iran Have Nuclear Weapons? The Short Answer The most accurate answer…
USAFE Headquarters Bombing: 45 Years of Lessons in Force Protection at Ramstein
The USAFE Headquarters Bombing and Its Enduring Security Lessons The USAFE Headquarters…
F-22s Raptor: How Many Does the U.S. Still Have?
Key Facts at a Glance SpecificationF-22 RaptorManufacturerLockheed Martin, BoeingGeneration5th generationPrimary MissionAir dominance,…