Over the course of World War II, military aircraft production ramped up. During this time, aircraft were mainly used to support ground forces, but today, technology has advanced to create extremely powerful combat aircraft.…
Earlier this year, the United States Army paid $13 million to Concurrent Technologies Corp. for the development of more lightweight combat vehicles. Over the last few years, the weight of combat vehicles has grown,…
In the 21st century, one of the military capabilities that marks a country as a great power is the ability to strike anyplace on the planet with a ballistic missile. All of the permanent…
Vertical climbing is a remarkable maneuver used in aerial combat, where fighter jets ascend straight upwards into the sky. This move offers many tactical benefits, such as intercepting incoming threats, dodging missiles or enemy…
The F-15 Eagle has been a vital asset for the United States and its allies, providing air superiority for several decades. As the primary fighter jet for the U.S., the F-15 can detect enemy…
With 56 ongoing conflicts involving 92 nations worldwide, the world is getting much less peaceful. According to the latest available data, more people have perished in combat in the last year than at any…
Hypersonic missiles are one of the newest and most impressive kinds of military technology currently altering the strategic balance of power. Only a few countries have deployed them, and defenses against them are non-existent.…
24/7 Wall St. Insights: Egypt is home to one of the strongest helicopter fleets in the world, much less in Africa by far, with 100 attack helicopters at its disposal At the heart of…
24/7 Wall St. Insights: Russia has by far the most artillery units in Asia There are nearly 15,000 artillery units in Russia’s arsenal as well as a massive amount ot tanks and MLRS units…
The Chinese Navy, known as the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has been advancing its Navy fleet including warships and submarines over the past several decades. There are currently 427 vessels in the PLAN…
24/7 Wall St. Insights: Ukraine has built up the largest force of tanks on the European continent as a result of its ongoing conflict with Russia Ukraine fields a number of tanks including the…
The AH-64 Apache attack helicopter is a versatile asset in modern warfare. The Apache can reach speeds of up to 183 mph and has an operational range of 298 miles. Deadly and formidable, the…
Guantanamo Bay is one of the United States’ most controversial overseas bases. It’s a colonial legacy located on the shore of one of America’s communist rivals. And it serves as a detention site for…
Countries around the world continue to advance technologies while designing new tanks, artillery, and armored vehicles. For example, in the United Kingdom, the Ajax line of combat vehicles is poised to become a key…
During World War II, the advantage of aircraft carriers was demonstrated in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the Battle of the Philippine Sea. In the latter, the United States destroyed a large…
