The U.S. Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier is the USS Gerald R. Ford. This well-equipped marine vessel departed Virginia on June 24, 2025, likely aiming to position itself near the Middle East amid rising…
“Never start a land war in Asia” is a military doctrine that might sound silly out of context, but its words ring true and many Asian countries have adopted a stance around this idea.…
The NATO Alliance is home to one of the most robust collections of military materiel. While the US contributes the bulk of the Navy and Air Force pushed by NATO, there are a handful…
The US Navy stands as the backbone to NATO naval power. With more aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines than any country in the world, the US Navy can project power with unmatched reach. In…
The US Navy recently announced that the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is expected to deploy to Europe near the Middle East. This would put a third carrier group in striking distance…
In spectacular fashion over the weekend, the United States Air Force put its B-2 Spirit stealth bombers on full display for the world to see. As part of Operation Midnight Hammer, these stealth bombers…
Out of Middle Eastern militaries, Israel ranks fairly high in terms of its strength–much of this having to do with its air force. While Israel might not have the largest air force in the…
Recent hostilities between Israel and Iran have reached all-time highs with air strikes and missile campaigns currently ongoing. These two countries have long been contentious military powers in the Middle East, with each building…
Iran’s tensions with Israel came to blows last week as both nations exchanged missiles across Middle Eastern airspace. While these two nations are involved in a hot conflict, there are larger geopolitical questions to…
The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently raised the posture of the United Kingdom’s military to be at the ready. All of this was in response to ongoing and escalating tensions between Russia and…
Coal remains one of the most heavily used energy sources in the world. From East to West, coal powers economies from China to the US and practically every country in between. The consumption of…
Special mission aircraft are some of the most expensive and technologically advanced assets within NATO’s arsenal. EWACS and ISR aircraft stand at the front of this fleet, each performing necessary roles to achieve NATO’s…
Regional hegemony on the African continent has long been contested as countries and regimes rise and fall. Over the decades, countries like Egypt and Algeria have emerged as leading military powers, each leveraging large…
Across the African continent, rising defense budgets are potentially signaling a shifting landscape in military strategy and even regional influence. Countries like Egypt, Algeria, and South Africa are pushing billions towards expanding and modernizing…
The Apache helicopter is a staple of the United States’ military dominance. Originally introduced in the mid-1980s, this attack helicopter has proven itself in practically every major U.S. conflict ever since. There’s no nation…
The Pentagon previously planned to purchase 48 F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin. However, they recently cut this order in half; the U.S. military is now requesting only 24 of the technologically advanced fighters.…
Behind every big artillery gun is a defense industry and budget that makes and pays for every round. Some of the most well-funded and expansive artillery arsenals in the world are in the NATO…
From the Cold War to the current tensions with Russia, NATO’s ground forces have been central to European security. A few member nations maintain sizable forces at the ready should any conflict pop off…
On June 1, 2025, Ukraine executed a covert drone attack deep inside Russian territory. Operation Spider’s Web, as it’s known, was a series of coordinated drone strikes that targeted the Russian Air Force’s “Long-Range…
Out of all NATO nations, the United States stands at the top of the heap with the largest and most powerful air force. Not only are its fighter jets outfitted with the world’s most…
