Algeria Outpaces Egypt in Combat-Ready MiG Fighters
24/7 Wall St. Insights: Algeria and Egypt dominate the North African region in terms of air power The MiG-29 Fulcrum is the most widely used MiG by both of the countries The MiG-29 can…
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The Pistol From 1911 Still Being Used by the US Army
24/7 Wall St. Insights We used data from the Army’s Weapon Systems Handbook. In the global arms manufacturing sector, the top 100 manufacturers alone recorded almost $600 billion in weapons sales in 2022. Also,…
This Bomber Was the Most-Manufactured Aircraft of WWII
24/7 Wall St. Insights During WWII, military aircraft and air force powers proved to be a major component The U.S. Army Air Corps was the largest Air Force in the world by the end…
This Is What You’ll See Inside of a Marine Corps Armory
24/7 Wall St. Insights We used data from a catalog of Marine firearms from the Military Factory. The majority of the guns listed here are rifles, consistent with their historical connection to this branch…
Ukraine Is Destroying Thousands of These Russian Tanks
24/7 Wall St. Insights We used data from a catalog of tanks from the Military Factory. The M1 Abrams is operated by an engine that uses jet fuel, while most other tanks use diesel…
The U.S. Military Is Plowing $3.7 Billion of R&D on These Missile Silos
This week we learned that Ukraine is using remote-controlled robot dogs in its war with Russia to seek out enemy soldiers and booby traps and do general surveillance in areas that are too dangerous…
The AH-64 Apache Gives a Tactical Edge to the US Army
24/7 Wall St. Insights: The AH-64 Apache is one of the most advanced attack helicopters on Earth Its two General Electric T700 turboshaft engines can produce around 1,700 horsepower and hit top speeds around…
This Strike Fighter Jet Outnumbers Other US Navy Aircraft, and It’s Not Even Close
24/7 Wall St. Insights Currently, the U.S. Navy has 547 F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft, known for its supersonic twin-engine and capabilities in a range of different missions. The U.S. Navy received over $200 billion…
Africa’s Leading Military Power Is Egypt’s Armed Forces
24/7 Wall St. Insights: Egypt has the largest standing army in Africa with roughly 450,000 active personnel In recent years, the Egyptian military has undergone significant modernization efforts Egypt also has one of the…
This Medevac Helicopter Is the Newest to Enter the US Army
24/7 Wall St. Insights: The UH-72 Lakota is the newest aircraft to enter the U.S. Army It typically is used for missions like medevac, search and rescue, disaster relief, and even some homeland security…
This 6,000,000 Pound Navy Warship Can Reach Incredible Speeds
24/7 Wall St. Insights We used data from Military Factory, an online database of arms, vehicles, and aircraft. One of the fastest warship classes in the employ of the U.S. Navy is the Arleigh…
The KC-130 Super Hercules Continues to Be a Force in the Marine Corps
24/7 Wall St. Insights: The KC-130 is one of the oldest aircraft currently in service in the U.S. Marine Corps Lockheed Martin recently delivered its 2,700th Hercules aircraft in June There are a number…
Egypt Owns More Tanks Than Any NATO Country
24/7 Wall St. Insights: Egypt is home to one of the most powerful militaries in Africa and the Middle East In terms of tank arsenals, Egypt owns more tanks than any single NATO nation…
The US Military Is Dropping $63 Billion on These Weapons of War
The United States spends more on its military than any other country in the world; in fact, more than the next 10 large spenders combined! In all, U.S. defense spending is about 40% of…
The Most Anti-Ukraine Republicans in the House
When the Republicans regained control of the House of Representatives in the 2022 midterms, the flow of American aid to Ukraine ground to a halt. While a substantial number of GOP representatives back Ukraine,…