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…
NATO nations are home to some of the most powerful fleets of fighter aircraft. Built on billions of dollars and the most cutting-edge technology on Earth, these air forces are nothing to be trifled…
Eastern Europe has been a hotly contested region over the last few years with many NATO members in the area fortifying their defenses. Countries like Romania have made strides in improving their firepower by…
While NATO is universally known for its high-tech assets and aircraft, its true power lies in its troops. Without this manpower, the alliance couldn’t operate its impressive array of assets and bases. One thing…
NATO military strength is not just built off its assets and troop levels, but its ability to also replenish and replace troops if needed. Countries like the United States, Turkey, and France lead the…
The legacy of World War II is still alive in the military doctrine of most European military powers. The importance of tanks, artillery, and troop transport has not been lost on these countries even…
