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…
Attack helicopters are an incredibly important asset when it comes to modern warfare, closing the gap between infantry and armor with precision firepower and rapid mobility. These rotary-based aircraft don’t just serve in combat…
There has long been a contest between East and West, whether its competing militaries, economies, and ideologies. The ascendance of China in the last few decades has been at record pace and gives credence…
Over the course of World War II, many women stepped out of societal norms to take on roles that were essential to the Allied victory. Many took to the skies while others worked behind…
The U.S. Air Force is easily, by far, the most powerful air force on the planet. The USAF showcased its strength most recently in Operation Midnight Hammer where its stealth bombers circumnavigated the Earth…
Iran began providing weapons, training, and support to Hamas and Hezbollah, making the Middle East even more unstable. As the US struggles to deescalate tensions between Israel and Hamas, conflict in the region continues…
This week President Trump met with Turkey’s President Erdoğan where the two explored a potential sale of the U.S.’s fifth-generation stealth fighter, the F-35 Lightning II, to Turkey. While there is currently a ban…
The U.S. Marine Corps differentiates itself from all other service branches in terms of the aircraft it fields for its missions. The mix blends a combination of strike fighters and attack helicopters, as well…
In terms of world air forces, the U.S. Navy ranks as the second largest, coming in just behind the U.S. Air Force and just ahead of China and Russia. With such an impressive fleet,…
Roughly a week ago, three Russian MiG-31 fighter aircraft (NATO designation: Foxhound) entered Estonian airspace near Vaindloo island. Although this only lasted for 12 minutes and the aircraft were intercepted, many Estonian officials are…
This past week, the United Nations convened for its 80th General Assembly which was marked by high-level meetings across the international community. The main topics of interest were Gaza and humanitarian relief, as well…
A man recently jumped from a cruise ship to avoid paying $16,000 in gambling debts. This is just one example of the lengths that people will go in order to avoid paying up. It…
Some of today’s military aircraft (e.g., B-52 Stratofortress, KC-135 tanker, or C-130 transport) are based on original designs from the 1950s. They have been updated and improved over the years, but the fundamental structures…
The pervading question since the end of World War II has been whether military strength or political alliances ultimately guarantee peace. The nuclear standoff of the Cold War, the rise of NATO, and Russia’s…
When it comes to NATO’s armored power, it isn’t Germany, France, or the United Kingdom that are leading the charge. Instead, Eastern members like Poland and Turkey field some of the largest tank fleets…
NATO’s air power is not just purely advanced fighter jets and stealth bombers, but more so the men and women in uniform that operate and maintain these air forces. Countries like Turkey and France…
24/7 Wall St. Insights: The most widely flown Russian aircraft is not actually any single MiG fighter jet The Mi-8/17 series was originally introduced in the 1960s but its newer variants came about in…
The first helicopter used for military purposes was the YR-4B. It was designed by Igor Sikorsky, a Russian-born citizen that emigrated to the United States in 1919 and designed the craft as an American…
In Europe, helicopter fleets are a key indicator of overall military strength. These aircraft perform a series of necessary duties from troop transport and logistics to close-air support that modern militaries rely upon. Countries…
Some of the most advanced weapons in any military arsenal aren’t on the battlefield or in the sky, but deep below the oceans. Much of the international balance of naval power is defined by…
