The 20 Most Incredible Facts About the US Navy
The USNS Harvey Milk, named for the openly gay Navy veteran who served in the Korean War, is making headlines. This replenishment oiler is in the news, not for a military-related reason, but due…
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The US Air Force Fields More Than 15x Personnel Than Any Other NATO Nation
Out of all NATO nations, the United States stands at the top of the heap with the largest and most powerful air force. Not only are its fighter jets outfitted with the world’s most…
The U.S. Has 1,790 Fighter Jets, Outnumbering All Other NATO Nations Combined
NATO nations are home to some of the most powerful fleets of fighter aircraft. Built on billions of dollars and the most cutting-edge technology on Earth, these air forces are nothing to be trifled…
The U.S. Leads NATO in Rocket Power, 641 MLRS Systems Outpace Entire European Stockpile
Eastern Europe has been a hotly contested region over the last few years with many NATO members in the area fortifying their defenses. Countries like Romania have made strides in improving their firepower by…
10 Ways Japan’s Military is More Powerful Than China’s
Much of the world fears China becoming increasingly aggressive militarily while increasing its technological and cyber strengths. While Japan’s military is often viewed as less aggressive than during World War II, it wouldn’t be…
Foreign Governments Receiving the Most Weapons from the US
The United States spends more on national defense than any other country in the world. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, American military spending topped $997.3 billion in 2024, more than three…
These Overseas US Military Bases Have (Almost) All the Comforts of Home
One of the main benefits of living on a military base is that nearly everything you need is made accessible to you. Military bases are architected as self-contained communities with many of the amenities…
This Small Asian Country Has the Advantage Over China in Several Ways
For as long as most of the world can remember, there have been conversations and rumors about a potential conflict between Taiwan and China. Even though the People’s Republic of China claims that Taiwan…
Once Small Player Now Commands NATO’s 3rd Largest Fighting Force
While NATO is universally known for its high-tech assets and aircraft, its true power lies in its troops. Without this manpower, the alliance couldn’t operate its impressive array of assets and bases. One thing…
U.S. Military Might: 124 Million Ready, More than Next 5 NATO Nations Combined
NATO military strength is not just built off its assets and troop levels, but its ability to also replenish and replace troops if needed. Countries like the United States, Turkey, and France lead the…
Rolling Thunder: The U.S.’s 391,963 Military Vehicles Dwarf Every NATO Ally
The legacy of World War II is still alive in the military doctrine of most European military powers. The importance of tanks, artillery, and troop transport has not been lost on these countries even…
The Most Recent Medal of Honor Awards Include A U.S. Civil War Soldier
The Medal of Honor is recognized as the highest award in the U.S. military regardless of branch. Whether the recipients were Privates or Generals, they ultimately distinguished themselves with the highest level of duty…
Where the Most U.S. Military Personnel Live in Each State
U.S. Armed Forces Day is coming up on May 17, 2025. This is a special day that honors the men and women who are currently serving in the United States military. The first Armed…
US Allied NATO Nations Spend Billions on Paramilitary ‘Shadow Armies’
Apart from the traditional forces that NATO heavily relies on, the alliance operates paramilitary organizations that serve other purposes besides direct military action. Paramilitary forces typically act as internal security, border protection, and even…
The U.S. Military Burns More Oil Each Day Than China and India’s Forces Combined
Oil is the lifeblood of any modern military force. Aircraft, naval vessels, and vehicles rely heavily on the continued supply of oil to operate at peak efficiency. Accordingly, the largest military forces in the…