As reported by NBC News, the Trump administration is considering restructuring its role in NATO and giving up the role of NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe (known as SACEUR). This position has been held…
Offshore patrol vessels represent a crucial piece of any given nation’s naval capabilities. They play a particularly important role in enforcing maritime law, safeguarding territorial waters, as well as search and rescue operations. Countries…
Attack helicopters are widely regarded as some of the most sophisticated military hardware on the battlefield today. With this sophistication comes significant cost. While military helicopters in general might take on multiple roles, attack…
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) recently shared a goal of increasing its helicopter exports to the international market by 50%. TAI CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu is particularly excited at the opportunity of selling the Atak helicopter,…
In 2023, tensions erupted in Sudan between the military and a paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Years earlier, the military and RSF had worked together to oust Omar al-Bashir from…
External debt acts as an economic burden and it can ultimately shape national fiscal policies and defense strategies, especially for countries with sizable military expenditures. Countries like the United States owe trillions in debt,…
The strength of an air force is not only decided by how many fighter jets it has, but by the servicemen that operate these aircraft. Air force personnel facilitate the maintenance and operation of…
During the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese forces bombed and torpedoed the U.S. naval base, causing widespread damage and destruction. For Mess Attendant 3rd Class Neil Daniel Frye, this attack marked the last day…
On the 26th of this month, we remember the end of the Battle of Iwo Jima, a pivotal moment in American history. Despite the United States’ victory, twice as many Americans died during that…
Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) serves as an economic indicator that accounts for the cost of living and inflation rates across countries and currencies. Ultimately, PPP offers a more accurate measure of economic strength and…
As of May 2025, the next-generation stealth fighter (F/A-XX) set to replace the F/A-18 Super Hornet may face a pause of up to three years due to engineering and production concerns. Congress was undecided…
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is widely considered the largest peace-time military alliance in the world. The 32 countries of NATO are bound together, in part, by a collective defense agreement, stating that an…
Syrian President al-Assad was overthrown in December 2024, and the country was plunged into conflict and strife. Since al-Assad was ousted, Syria’s manpower and air power have been affected; the country has lost numerous…
Logistical aircraft are the backbone of any modern military force. These aircraft allow for the transportation of troops and assets around the world in a relatively short period of time. Logistical aircraft also drastically…
The Medal of Honor is the United States military’s most prestigious recognition of valor. It is not an “award” in the traditional sense, meaning that it is not something soldiers pursue or work toward.…
