Popular in defense: Breaking Defense’s most read stories in 2021

Popular in defense: Breaking Defense’s most read stories in 2021
Popular in defense: Breaking Defense’s most read stories in 2021

From Chinese fighter jets to secret space weapons, here’s what was most read for Breaking Defense in 2021.

I got to leave my house and have fun with the Army: 5 Stories From 2021

I got to leave my house and have fun with the Army: 5 Stories From 2021
I got to leave my house and have fun with the Army: 5 Stories From 2021

WASHINGTON: The US Army is in the midst of a generational modernization effort, a budget crunch and pivoting away from the Middle East to focus on threats in China and Russia. But that’ll be the focus of a different end of year piece. For this one, we can just have fun. Here are the stories…

Defense aviation stories as Taylor Swift songs: 5 Stories From 2021

Defense aviation stories as Taylor Swift songs: 5 Stories From 2021
Defense aviation stories as Taylor Swift songs: 5 Stories From 2021

The only year end list about warplanes that also includes Taylor Swift song recommendations. You’re welcome.

Hunting vulns, from cars to drones: 5 Stories From 2021

Hunting vulns, from cars to drones: 5 Stories From 2021
Hunting vulns, from cars to drones: 5 Stories From 2021

From the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan to cyber threats posed by cars on military bases, networks and cyber had another interesting year.

The underrated Navy topics you might have missed: 5 Stories From 2021

The underrated Navy topics you might have missed: 5 Stories From 2021
The underrated Navy topics you might have missed: 5 Stories From 2021

Sealift, unmanned maintenance and some interesting comments by the top Marine are on the list.