F-47, the next-generation air-dominance fighter being developed under the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program and built by Boeing, is scheduled to make its first flight in 2028, according to a…
On this day, the United States Marine Corps celebrates its 249th birthday, marking nearly two and a half centuries of exemplary service. From the skies over the Pacific in World War 2 to modern…
November 10 marks the 249th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, one of the deadliest fighting forces on Earth. Every Marine learns to handle the Corps’ modern arsenal, from the old school M1911…
In late October, a paramilitary force in Darfur, western Sudan, known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), closed in on full control of the city of Al‑Fashir after an 18-month siege, forcing the government…
The United States has long been the leading global military spender. America’s defense budget topped $997 billion in 2024 alone, more than three times China’s military budget, which is the second largest in the…
People call the Glock 19X “the gun built for the U.S. military.” But this weapon never actually made it to war. Developed in 2017, the Glock 19X became an option to replace the Beretta…
The first war to use combat tanks was World War I. About 15 Ford 3-Ton M1918 prototypes were built near the end of World War I, but they did not see combat before the…
Attack helicopters represent a key component of any country’s military capabilities. They provide ground support for troops, act as escorts for convoys, and even can take out enemy armor if necessary. For a continent…
In the wake of World War 2, the United States emerged as an industrial powerhouse after supplying its own military and its allies with a wide array of weapons and equipment. Companies like Boeing,…
American tanks were decisive in turning the tide of World War 2. American armor marched across Africa and Europe, seizing victory for the Allied Forces. From the mass-produced M4 Sherman to the powerful M26…
The US doesn’t have the largest naval fleet, but it is the most powerful. The backbone of the US Navy’s strength comes from its legendary warships and submarines, which are manufactured in American shipyards.…
24/7 Insights A war between the United States and Iran is a genuine possibility. Concerns over Iran propping up terrorist groups are a major United States complaint. The US has sworn to stop Iran…
The modern attack helicopter has become a symbol of military strength all around the world. There already exists a strong correlation between the number of attack helicopters in any given country’s air force and…
Back at the beginning of 2024, China released footage of a robot dog armed with a service rifle undergoing training in Cambodia. The low-cost remote-controlled canines are reported to offer tactical advantages that the…
The drawdown and ultimate evacuation of the American troops from Afghanistan in the summer of 2021 marked the end of the longest war in United States history. According to the National Security Archive, there…
