Military aviation began in 1909 with the production of the world’s first military airplane, the Wright Military Flyer. In between the First and Second World Wars, advancements in aviation were immense, and this period…
Constant innovation in military technology can help maintain a distinct advantage for those applying the tech. Aircraft were first introduced to the battlefield in World War I and played a much larger role in…
In the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, small arms are playing a critical role in achieving strategic objectives. Among the various Russian small arms, there are a few long-range guns that stand out because…
When people think of planes used by the United States Military, they may often envision fast jets – fighter planes that are capable of moving at supersonic speeds of mach 3 and even higher.…
The U.S. fleet of military aircraft is integral in providing support for various operations, from combat and surveillance to search and rescue missions. To keep its position as the world’s dominant military power, the United…
The United States Navy SEALs have been in operation for almost 62 years in which they have had countless missions. While not every mission is known, many have gone down in history for the…
The U.S. Navy is constantly involved in the process of building new ships for its fleet. Typically, this is a very straightforward and linear process, but it actually takes years to complete a new…
On a date that will live in infamy, Dec. 7, 1941, the United States suffered an incredible loss in the attack on Pearl Harbor at the hands of the Japanese. This ultimately propelled the…
Military aviation has come a long way since the use of aircraft in 1793 when hot-air and hydrogen balloons were first created and used for military work. Since then, there have been a multitude…
The United States Medal of Honor, the highest military distinction, is awarded to recognize extraordinary acts of valor. Of the more than 41 million people who have ever served in the U.S. military over…
U.S. Carrier Strike Group 12 has been deployed to the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Israel in an attempt to add stability to the region despite the ongoing Hamas-Israeli conflict. This strike group…
The U.S. Navy currently consists of 243 warships and submarines that occupy a variety of roles. The Gerald R. Ford-class and Nimitz-class aircraft carriers serve primarily to deploy and house fighter jets. Ohio-class submarines…
The Cold War was a time of great geopolitical tension, not much unlike today, with two global superpowers on the brink of nuclear war. Lines were drawn across Eastern Europe as the Soviet Union…
The United States military is renowned worldwide not only for its size but for having the largest defense budget of any nation on the planet. They come in at number one in many areas…
World War II is said to have been the most destructive war in history. By the end of the war, much of Europe, Asia, and even areas in Africa, were reduced to ruins, whether…
The F-35 Lightning II is the face of the fifth generation of fighter jets. This new generation of aircraft incorporates cutting-edge technology to improve their stealth capabilities, among many other tactical improvements. Although this…
The Department of Defense (DOD) has one of the largest military budgets in the world. In 2022, it had allotted $877 billion in military expenses, which accounts for 40% of military spending in the…
Operation Desert Storm, and the Gulf War for that matter, was the first major conflict after the Vietnam War where the United States finally was able to use its buildup of vehicles and aircraft…
Stealth technology was first developed in the late 1970s, and since then it has been a game-changer for modern military aircraft. The technology now being put into the fifth-generation of fighter jet aircraft helps…
The B-29 is one of the most iconic bombers to emerge in the Second World War. It is most widely known for dropping the first nuclear bombs used in war, helping to end the…
