This WWII Rifle
World War II was the deadliest conflict in human history. With 50 nations involved in fighting, combat waged on land, in the sea, and in the air. On the ground, American troops were outfitted…
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The US Military Base That is as Old As America Itself
Various military bases are maintained across the United States and other countries to ensure the high standards set by each military branch are met. Many of the oldest installations date back to the Revolutionary…
7 Ways Taiwan Could Defend Against A Chinese Invasion
The Chinese Civil War ended in 1949 with the evacuation of the defeated Nationalists to Taiwan. However, it may be more accurate to think of that as the end of the second phase of…
Small but Mighty Armies of WWII, Every Country Ranked by Size
In the aftermath of WWII, dozens of areas previously under German occupation experienced a new-found freedom. One of these locations was the small island of Jersey, off the coast of western France. Two recently…
What Has Europe Donated To Ukraine?
Total European aid to Ukraine eclipsed the contributions made by the United States in 2023. However, after passing another aid package in April 2024, the United States is still the biggest military donor. With…
The 30 Hand Guns, Rifles, and Other Small Arms Used by US Navy Servicemembers
On January 28, 2024, the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command confiscated a shipment of various arms and military components in the Arabian Sea. The vessel, heading towards Houthi controlled areas of Yemen, contained over…
The Most Expensive Warship and Submarines in the US Navy, Ranked
Exercise Sea Breeze is now underway in its 23rd iteration. The U.S. Navy’s 6th fleet, the Royal Navy, and the Ukrainian Navy are jointly participating in a mine countermeasures exercise launching from Glasgow, Scotland.…
The 20 Strongest Navies On Earth, Compared
History repeatedly shows that great power is built on the back of a strong navy. Ancient Rome called the Mediterranean ‘Mare Nostrum’ (“our sea”), the British Empire was formed through sea power, and since…
Every Warship and Submarine That Fought the Battle of Pearl Harbor
Over 80 years ago, the United States suffered a surprise attack at Pearl Harbor that would launch the country into World War II and on to the global stage. It was a day that…
The Most Antique and Cutting-Edge Fighter Jets In Today’s Air Forces
On June 16, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to discuss the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Denmark and the Netherlands have agreed to supply Ukraine with…
This Is Every Aircraft Flown in the US Marines
On June 13, James Roger Williams Jr. was posthumously awarded an incredibly high honor: the Congressional Gold Medal. He received this award for being one of the first African American men in the marines.…
The Most Antique Planes Still Flying in the US Air Force
In 1972, the United States Air Force made their original order for the F-16 air-to-air fighter jet. As of last year, there were approximately 800 still in service for the USAF. This summer, some…
This Is the Fastest Warplane in the World Today: The Top 20 Ranked
For the past two years, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has resulted in major losses and brought some of today’s most advanced military technology to the forefront, including Russia’s newest fighter jet, the…
This Country Is Buying the Most F-35 Lightning II Fighter Jets, and It’s Not Even Close
The F-35 Lightning fighter jet is the most advanced on the market today. Manufactured by the Lockheed Martin Cooperation, this fifth-generation aircraft far surpasses its predecessors with features like high maneuverability, supercruise, and stealth…
9 Different AI Companies In Defense And Security
According to an analysis by Goldman Sachs, investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) could reach $200 billion globally by 2025. In the long run, AI investment could be as much as 2.5-4% of GDP in…