Uncommon Defense

Why the U.S. Air Force Fears Drone Attacks On America's Highways

The Air Force wants military trucks on American roads to carry anti-drone defenses

May 3 • Michael David Peck

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April 2026

Could North Korea’s Drones Wipe Out South Korea’s Tanks?

South Korea's powerful armored units are vulnerable to North Korean drone strikes

Apr 19 • Michael David Peck

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The Pentagon Wants To Turn Shipping Containers Into Autonomous Drone Launchers

Shipping containers would launch hundreds of drones with no humans needed

Apr 15 • Michael David Peck

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China Has a Battle Plan to Defeat the U.S. Army

China would use tanks and drones to take on the U.S. Army in combined arms warfare

Apr 6 • Michael David Peck

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Airpower is Better than Boots on the Ground In Iran

Bombing may not win the war, but it's less risky than sending in ground troops

Apr 1 • Michael David Peck

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March 2026

The U.S. and Israel Could Run Out of Missiles By Next Month, Study Warns

The Iran War is depleting missile stockpiles faster than new missiles can be produced

Mar 25 • Michael David Peck

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History Says America Can't Bomb Iran Into Surrender

I invite you to read my guest essay - History Says America Can’t Bomb Iran Into Surrender - for the Defending Democracy newsletter.

Mar 11 • Michael David Peck

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Ukraine Is Getting Its Revenge on Iran

Iran sent drones to Russia. Now Ukraine is helping America fight Iranian drones.

Mar 10 • Michael David Peck

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February 2026

Russia Is Fighting Like It’s 1916 Again

Russia's battlefield performance is worse than in the bloody Battle of the Somme

Feb 9 • Michael David Peck

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January 2026

Laser Weapons Aren't Ready to Save Ukraine From Russia’s Drones

Laser and microwave weapons have potential, but the technology still needs to mature

Jan 20 • Michael David Peck

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China And Russia Doubt Golden Dome Will Work

But they may still beef up their nuclear forces to overwhelm U.S. missile defenses

Jan 9 • Michael David Peck

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China Won't Use Tanks To Invade Taiwan

China believes infantry can capture the island, without the need for heavy armor

Jan 9 • Michael David Peck

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