American president Donald Trump recently announced that Boeing had been awarded a contract to produce the U.S. Air Force’s new generation of fighter jets. While the U.S. currently has several fifth-generation aircraft in its…
Even though they are smaller than destroyers and frigates, corvette warships play an important role in most modern naval operations, especially for countries looking for cost-effective ways of upgrading their naval forces. Corvettes typically…
World War II U.S. Navy Veteran, Joseph McCarron, celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by friends and loved ones earlier this month. On Saturday, McCarron was honored with a special parade put on by the…
Regardless of the nation, the size of a population reaching military age annually within it yields a significant advantage for a country’s future military and economic prospects. For nations with large youth populations, like…
U.S. officials are scheduled to meet with Ukrainian delegations on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Saudi Arabia to discuss a ceasefire proposal in the Black Sea. This follows the previous Russia-U.S. talks held on…
The war between Russia and Ukraine has now been going on for years. While armed conflict between the two nations erupted in 2014 during the War in Donbas, tensions only intensified after Russia’s full-scale…
President Trump’s pick for secretary of the US Navy was confirmed on Monday, March 24, 2025, when the Senate voted 62-30. John Phelan is a private investment firm founder and a major Trump campaign donor…
Europe has long been known for its military history, partly because it was the site of the largest war the world has ever seen. Since then, Europe’s defense landscape has changed into a mix…
By the end of fiscal 2025, the United States Army plans to field a long-range hypersonic weapon that is capable of flying faster than Mach 5 (approximately 3,836 mph). While this is an exciting…
Thousands of Department of Defense (DOD) employees, including both civilians and active-duty service members, are stationed in each of the 50 states, as well as Washington, D.C. However, Virginia is the state with the…
The F-35 Lightning II, a supersonic stealth strike fighter developed by Lockheed Martin, has long been considered the gold standard of fighter jets thanks to its advanced technology and integrated sensor suite and information…
With ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and escalating tensions between China and the West, geopolitical stability has deteriorated meaningfully in recent years. Against this backdrop, defense spending is surging across the…
A paramilitary organization is a military force that is not affiliated with a government or country. It can refer to groups throughout South America from rural defense militias to urban enforcement groups. Instead of…
Naval power plays a critical role in global security. Across the globe, naval forces often serve as the frontline of defense and project a country’s interests in contested regions. Modern warships often aid in…
A Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is a valuable tool for militaries. This rocket artillery system can fire numerous long-range, self-propelled rockets. In combat scenarios, an MLRS can help troops target and destroy enemy…
