Every US Army Tank in History, Ranked by Top Speed
World War I saw the advent of the tank in warfare. This armored all-terrain vehicle was originally slow and cumbersome, but over the years it has evolved into a highly mobile attack vehicle. The…
World War I saw the advent of the tank in warfare. This armored all-terrain vehicle was originally slow and cumbersome, but over the years it has evolved into a highly mobile attack vehicle. The…
In the wake of World War II, third generation fighter jets emerged on the scene and took their place in world militaries for several decades. They were soon, however, overshadowed by the fourth generation,…
Militaries around the world are constantly focused on running cost-effective operations and procurements, meaning getting the most bang for their buck. Ideally, the military is looking to extend its capabilities while maintaining its resources.…
Out of all the countries in the world, the United States is by far the largest arms manufacturer and for good reason. The U.S. boasts a defense spending budget in the hundreds of billions.…
Throughout history, the military with longer-range weaponry has held a major tactical advantage on the battlefield. During the Hundred Years’ War, the English longbow, with a range of up to 1,000 feet, proved the…
Global tensions have been on the rise in recent years, driven by events including Russia’s ongoing conflict in Ukraine and China’s assertive actions in the South China Sea. To uphold its position as the…
At the beginning of World War II, the United States Navy was considerably less formidable than its modern equivalent. In 1939, the Navy’s warships consisted of just 15 battleships, five aircraft carriers, 18 heavy…
Israel is amassing its troops on the Gaza border in preparation for what many experts believe will be a protracted military operation in response to a deadly assault by the terrorist group Hamas on…
Currently, the United States ranks as the world’s strongest naval power with the U.S. Navy alone boasting a fleet of over 240 ships and submarines. Perhaps the crown jewels of the American fleet are…
In these days when single aircraft can cost billions of dollars, technological sophistication can often be more important than numbers. (This is the most expensive aircraft in the U.S. Military) But that doesn’t mean…
Although the United States does not currently have the largest navy presence, it ranks as the world’s strongest naval power. The U.S. Navy by itself boasts a fleet of over 240 ships and submarines.…
The third generation of modern fighter jets were developed and introduced in the 1950s and 1960s, roughly two decades after the invention of jet propulsion. These jets, some still in use today, were characterized…
While artillery and other armored vehicles and drones have received much of the attention as being important to the outcome of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, helicopters have also played an important role. Russia…
In recent years, China has been consolidating its military strength in the Pacific, raising concerns of a potential move to reclaim Taiwan. By bolstering both its naval and aerial capabilities, the People’s Liberation Army…
Sniper rifles gained in popularity in World War II as the need for long-range engagements became more pressing. As such, many countries, from Axis to Allied powers, developed sniper rifles and specific units for…
Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, there is rising concern about the possible use of tactical nuclear weapons. Recent reports suggest Russia’s relocation of nuclear arms to Belarus, a development that could escalate…
Following Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel, when assailants killed over 1,000 civilian Israelis — from infants to the very elderly — and non-civilians, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel to be in a state…
The United States military stands as one of the world’s most technologically advanced armed forces, exemplified by its cutting-edge artillery systems. These artillery weapons exhibit a broad range of capabilities, with some capable of…
The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine will reach its second year in February, a fact which would have shocked most analysts at the start of the conflict. Many believed the war would last a…
The ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia has inflicted significant costs on both sides. However, the recent developments seem to favor Ukraine, with its forces asserting the destruction of several Russian helicopters in the…