From ambushes to raids, the FN M249 SAW has become a workhorse for Army Ranger strike teams. The M249 SAW is a belt-fed light machine gun that is capable of sustaining suppressive fire without…
From breach to clear, the Benelli M4 Super 90 has quietly become a staple of Green Beret entry kits. This Italian-made combat shotgun is compact, semi-automatic, and lightweight–making it easy for operators to dominate…
Built by Lockheed Martin with major contributions from BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman, the F-35 Lightning II entered front-line service in the 2010s and has quickly become integral to allied air fleets worldwide. What…
One of the newest additions to the helicopter fleet of the United States is by far the fastest attack helicopter on the planet, only introduced to the service in 2010. Its overall design is…
With Russia’s recent incursions into NATO airspace and waters, the Alliance is taking a principled stance not just in the skies but in the seas as well. The Estonia incident from September and the…
The F-22 Raptor began a new era of aircraft in 2005–the fifth generation. As the first of this new generation, the Raptor featured a combination of stealth and speed that had never been seen…
With 2025 coming to a close in a couple months and the fiscal year just starting–despite a government shutdown– the United States Navy is once again pressed with the question of reevaluating its fleet.…
The Jet Age began in the wake of World War 2, when technology made a massive leap and more fighter aircraft began incorporating jet engines to their design. Aerial combat evolved in kind. While…
Air forces around the world are constantly seeking to get the most bang for their buck in terms of combat effectiveness for their fighter jets. For many, the F-16 Fighting Falcon fills that roll…
There were few World War 2 fighters that could match the speed and firepower of America’s premier warbirds. The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt and Lockheed P-38 Lightning were each capable of speeds over 660 mph…
The Galatz, Israel’s Galil sniper variant, is central to the small arms toolkit of the Mossad (Israel’s Special Forces). The Galil-derived sniper gives Mossad operators long-range options without the baggage of heavier sniper systems,…
Supercruise is central to the F-22 Raptor’s combat prowess. It allows the jet to maintain supersonic speeds without afterburner, which in turn enables the Raptor to close on targets quicker with lower fuel costs…
The U.S. Navy is considered the strongest and most technologically advanced naval force on the planet. To maintain this position at the top of the heap, the Navy must constantly innovate. Whether it’s weapons…
The meteoric rise of crypto has not only been the greatest creation of wealth in the last decade but also an incredible harbinger of wealth destruction. While numerous fortunes were built on the buy…
The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet has been an instrumental piece of the U.S. Navy’s strike capabilities since its introduction in 1999. The Super Hornet has made a reputation for itself as a hard-hitting, versatile carrier-based…
Gambling debt scandals are cautionary tales, often in the worst way possible. They show how quickly addiction can derail lives and erase fortunes, not to mention break up families and ruin relationships. Whether the…
Germany’s Air Force, the Luftwaffe, just upgraded its presence in the Baltic Sea. As part of a deal with the U.S., the Luftwaffe is adding the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to its ranks…
The U.S. Navy is constantly in the business of modernizing its force, refreshing older hulls, and pushing new technologies into service. The most recent commissionings and additions highlight this push as advanced Arleigh Burke–class…
The Vietnam War was a pivotal conflict in United States’ history. Fought over a period of multiple years, the war took a toll on the American psyche, as 2.7 million U.S. personnel were deployed…
During World War II, the Axis powers operated numerous prison camps. German concentration camps were central to Nazi racial policy and repression, while Japan’s POW camps were mostly logistical (labor supply, intimidation). Both served…
