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…
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…
