The USS Newport News (SSN 750), an American nuclear submarine, made a July 9 port call in Reykjavik. The event marked Iceland’s first visit by an American nuclear-equipped submersible, and highlights Iceland’s importance in…
Sweden is a newcomer to NATO, only joining the Alliance in 2024 becoming the 32nd member state. Despite its recent entrance, Sweden leads the alliance in one important category—patrol vessels. With 179 in service,…
Everyone knows U.S. Army infantry soldiers look intense—dressed in uniform and packing enough gear to take on a small nation. But what most people don’t realize is just how much equipment these dedicated men…
Israel’s recent conflict with Iran has put a global spotlight on its armed forces and how they operate. Major military assets were on full display as the two nations exchanged airstrikes and rocket salvos…
This summer has proven that firepower is central to military power in the Middle East. The conflict between Israel and Iran seemed to prove this military doctrine as this conflict spanned for almost two…
For decades, Egypt has long been the military powerhouse in Africa, and its armored divisions are some of the most impressive in the world. With an impressive force of over 3,600 tanks in service,…
Originally entering the service of the US Air Force in 1978, the F-16 Fighting Falcon was designed as a multirole, fourth-generation fighter. Since then, it has seen a number of upgrades that have kept…
For the last few decades, China has been a rising military power, flexing its economic muscles and building an impressive air force and navy. While not directly opposed to Western powers, China is seeking…
NATO and Russia have found themselves opposed for decades in one of the most consequential standoffs in military history. While Russia is home to one of the largest nuclear arsenals and a massive stockpile…
Outside of having some of the most technologically advanced aircraft on the planet, the US Air Force is also home to some of the fastest aircraft. From Cold War legends like the SR-71 Blackbird…
In light of the recent conflict between Israel and Iran, military spending in the region is ramping up. Fighter jets and rockets cost millions if not billions of dollars to procure and maintain each…
In today’s fast-moving world of global conflict, speed, power, and precision are the ultimate advantages. The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the U.S. Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, embodies all three. As…
In the wake of the recent conflict between Israel and Iran, the question of military strength in the Middle East has been at the top of mind for many world leaders. While this conflict…
The United States has just awarded Boeing a massive $2.8 billion government contract. Boeing is set to build satellites for the purpose of advanced nuclear command-and-control communications. This comes amid a greater $946 billion…
The border standoff between India and China is not just a territorial dispute, but really a high-stakes clash between two of the world’s largest militaries. As Asia’s most populous nations, both of these countries…
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