What Actually Led to Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine?
“They don’t give a sh*t about telephone guys. I mean it’s like us with the Ukrainians … they’d never bother a major over a few dead grunts.” Koulikov (Ron Perlman) It was a throwaway…
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15 Planes and Helicopters That Fly on American Aircraft Carriers
With a flight deck that can stretch nearly the length of three football fields, aircraft carriers are like floating airports, fully equipped to launch and recover airplanes and helicopters worldwide. They also carry thousands…
The China Taiwan Tension Explained, And What Could Happen Next
Beijing reacted angrily to the election of Lai Ching-te as President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in 2024. The People’s Republic of China considers Lai a dangerous separatist leading a wayward province that…
This Country Has the Most Tanks, and It’s Not Even Close
Recently, dozens of military tanks were spotted traveling down the railroad line in Charleston, South Carolina. Images of the tanks lined up at the Columbus Street Terminal were taken on May 31, 2024. The…
Oldest US Military Bases Abroad
In April 2024, rockets were fired at a US military base in Syria from Iraq. A source close to the situation told a reporter more than five rockets were fired, but there were no…
This Was America’s Most Decorated Ship in WWII
The United States remained neutral for the first few years of World War II. However, the Imperial Japanese Navy, aware of America’s potential impact, pre-emptively attacked Pearl Harbor in December 1941. The aim of…
Modern Era Tanks: The Latest Generation
This June marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the day during World War II when 150,000 Allied troops stormed Normandy, France. Known as the largest seaborne invasion to ever occur before or since, D-Day…
Every US Navy Aircraft Currently in Active Service
On May 29, 2024, leaders of the Naval Aviation Enterprise met at the Naval Aviation 3-Star Summit in Maryland. The evening’s theme, “Advancing Naval Aviation Readiness for the High-End Fight,” covered topics such as…
Russia’s Modern Arsenal: The Oldest and Newest Tanks and Artillery Since the Cold War
Russia is well-known for its impressive arsenal of artillery and tanks. The country focuses on production over technological advances, resulting in vast numbers of simple and affordable tanks. This strategy produces an effective and…
The Country with the Most Helicopter Carriers
When it comes to projecting power in naval operations helicopter carriers occupy a truly unique role. Unlike other aircraft carriers such as the Ford- or Nimitz-class that primarily launch fighter jets, helicopter carriers primarily…
The Future of Global Warfare: Ranking the Fastest Upcoming Combat Aircraft
Strategy in aerial warfare draws from the best technological innovations, from the military balloons of Ancient China to the war drones of the twenty-first century. Today, nations continue racing to stay ahead with new…
The Helicopter War: A Look at the Iconic Helicopters That Defined the Vietnam War
Fifty-three years ago on a hot and humid summer day in South Vietnam, four U.S. UH-1 “Huey” helicopters were flying cover for a dangerous rescue mission. The dense jungle hid the enemy threat below…
The Most Widely Used Fighter Jets on Earth
Fighter aircraft have been a major component of warfare since they emerged en masse on the battlefield in World War II. The modern iterations of these fighter aircraft, we know as fighter jets did…
The 39 Most Important Rocket Launchers in the Last 100 Years
On June 5th, 2024, Russia unveiled its newest rocket launcher, a thermobaric weapon nicknamed “Dragon.” Rocket launchers have served many purposes throughout history. First used in the 1300s, they were a great weapon to…
This Is Every Aircraft in the US Air Force
June 6th is the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the battle that set the groundwork for the Allied victory in World War II. In order to successfully support the Allied invasion of Normandy, the skies…