Author Archives: Rebecca L. Grant, Ph.D.
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“Cool Kids:” Major Defense Contractors Essential in Push for Greater Innovation (From Defense Opinion)
February 16, 2026- Rebecca L. Grant, Ph.D. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has his “Arsenal of Freedom” tour in full swing, with visits to nuclear submarine production at Newport News, Virginia, and Blue Origin’s space launch at Cape Canaveral, Florida. At the same time, President Donald Trump [Read More...] -
On AI, “We’re Leading China By A Lot” Says Trump, But Electricity is Key
February 13, 2026- Rebecca L. Grant, Ph.D. By Rebecca Grant: On AI, “we’re leading China by a lot.” That’s what President Donald J. Trump told FOX Business host Larry Kudlow, who headed the National Economic Council for Trump from 2018 to 2021. Trump is determined not to [Read More...] -
Will Tanks Still Play a Major Part in Battle? Geeking Out on the New Abrams M1E3 (From the Joe Piscopo Show)
February 11, 2026- Rebecca L. Grant, Ph.D. The Army’s new M1E3 Abrams tank prototype is five years ahead of schedule and attracting attention for its formidable capabilities: a Caterpillar engine, hybrid-electric drive, active protection, Xbox controls, and plug-and-play software. Highlights below, and full segment at the link [Read More...] -
Whispering Death: Army’s New M1E3 Abrams Tank Is a Hybrid-Drive Silent Killer (From FOX News)
February 8, 2026- Rebecca L. Grant, Ph.D. New prototype debuts five years early with silent electric mode and Xbox-style controls Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has his “Arsenal of Freedom tour in full swing, visiting the nuclear submarine production floor at Newport News, Virginia and Blue Origin’s [Read More...] -
Trump’s Armada Leaves Iran No Military Options (From FOX News)
February 2, 2026- Rebecca L. Grant, Ph.D. With the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group on station, U.S. Central Command can call on air and missile defense assets ringing Iran from the destroyers in the Eastern Mediterranean to the North Arabian Gulf. President Donald J. Trump wants [Read More...] -
New Army M1E3 Abrams Tank on the Fast Track (From Veterans Radio)
January 31, 2026- Rebecca L. Grant, Ph.D. The Army’s new M1E3 Abrams tank is on a lightning schedule to deliver five years early. Dale Throneberry, Host of Veterans Radio, flew UH-1 Hueys with the 195th Assault Helicopter Company in Vietnam in 1969. With Veterans Radio broadcasting nationwide [Read More...] -
‘War Unicorns’: The New Billion-Dollar Startups Rewriting Pentagon Strategy (From 1945)
January 23, 2026- Rebecca L. Grant, Ph.D. Under Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new “speed to capability” mandate, a wave of “war unicorns”—defense startups valued at over $1 billion—is transforming the Pentagon. While venture capital investment surged 200% in 2025, the challenge remains converting these Silicon Valley innovators into [Read More...] -
Trilateral Talks, Tanks, and Frustrations with EU Foreign Policy (From News Nation)
January 23, 2026- Rebecca L. Grant, Ph.D. The first trilateral talks with the US, Ukraine, and Russia put the spotlight on Europe’s security needs, including Abrams tanks, air power, and more to deter Russia long-term. Plus: the perils of EU foreign policy, whether on security, digital markets, [Read More...] -
Advantage Navy! Congressional Move on F/A-XX Will Increase Range for Aircraft Carriers (From CBS Radio “Eye on the World”)
January 22, 2026- Rebecca L. Grant, Ph.D. John Batchelor and Gordon Chang initiated the discussion on why aircraft carriers need a plane with more range. The Navy’s stealthy new F/A-XX just got a boost from Congress, along with direction to report back in 45 days on the [Read More...] -
Trump’s ‘Small Ask’ For Greenland Would Be The Real Estate Deal Of A Lifetime (From FOX News)
January 22, 2026- Rebecca L. Grant, Ph.D. President tells World Economic Forum US wants ‘right, title and ownership’ of territory for national security President Donald J. Trump wants Greenland. Full title, ownership papers, and no, he’s not interested in a lease right now. “It’s the United States [Read More...]