A ceasefire in Gaza has created a hopefully enduring–albeit uneasy–pause in the two-year Israel-Hamas war, with the recent exchange and release of hostages hailed as a diplomatic breakthrough even as questions continue to come…
Fifty years after its first flight, the AH-64 Apache remains the go-to attack helicopter for militaries around the world. Developed in the 1970s by Hughes Helicopters and later produced by McDonnell Douglas and Boeing,…
The ORSIS T-5000 is a modern Russian bolt-action precision rifle that has quickly earned a place in the inventories of special-operations since its introduction in the 2010s. Designed and built by ORSIS, the platform…
With the stated purpose of reducing crime and supporting deportation initiatives, President Donald Trump has sent National Guard troops to the streets of several American cities. So far, the National Guard has been deployed…
From ambushes to raids, the FN M249 SAW has become a workhorse for Army Ranger strike teams. The M249 SAW is a belt-fed light machine gun that is capable of sustaining suppressive fire without…
From breach to clear, the Benelli M4 Super 90 has quietly become a staple of Green Beret entry kits. This Italian-made combat shotgun is compact, semi-automatic, and lightweight–making it easy for operators to dominate…
The United States Navy saw unprecedented expansion during World War II, growing from just 790 active ships in 1941 to an outstanding 6,768 in 1945. Of course, numbers aren’t the only factor when it…
Established in 1775, less than one year before the Declaration of Independence was signed, the U.S. Navy is one of the oldest military branches in the United States. It is also one of the…
Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine was supposed to be a short campaign, but the larger country’s swift victory anticipated by many analysts failed to materialize. Part of the reason for Ukraine’s effective defense was…
Built by Lockheed Martin with major contributions from BAE Systems and Northrop Grumman, the F-35 Lightning II entered front-line service in the 2010s and has quickly become integral to allied air fleets worldwide. What…
One of the newest additions to the helicopter fleet of the United States is by far the fastest attack helicopter on the planet, only introduced to the service in 2010. Its overall design is…
With Russia’s recent incursions into NATO airspace and waters, the Alliance is taking a principled stance not just in the skies but in the seas as well. The Estonia incident from September and the…
The F-22 Raptor began a new era of aircraft in 2005–the fifth generation. As the first of this new generation, the Raptor featured a combination of stealth and speed that had never been seen…
With 2025 coming to a close in a couple months and the fiscal year just starting–despite a government shutdown– the United States Navy is once again pressed with the question of reevaluating its fleet.…
The Jet Age began in the wake of World War 2, when technology made a massive leap and more fighter aircraft began incorporating jet engines to their design. Aerial combat evolved in kind. While…
