The security needs of European nations range broadly among the countries that call the continent home. Some powers like France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have large active-duty forces that facilitate most of their…
Declining oil revenues and poor fiscal buffers have put Azerbaijan at an uncertain place economically. Yet the country has proven where its priorities lie after allocating $5 billion towards military spending — a budget…
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump once again took office in America — and his initial plans and statements for his four years in office already have many people, and countries, feeling unstable.…
Modern warfare involves many separate moving parts, such as troops on the ground, advanced weaponry, and strategic planning. One essential piece of the puzzle when it comes to defense are vehicles of all types,…
The United States hasn’t had a military draft since 1973, but men between the ages of 18-25 are still required to register with the Selective Service to be called up in case of a…
Federal agents come across situations in their line of work that most Americans have only seen in movies. A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) officer might find himself in a violent altercation with cartel members…
After the close of World War II, 12 countries decided to form an alliance. In 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was created to provide collective security against the then-Soviet Union. They aim…
When active-duty troops are in need of extra support, military reserves step in to take up the slack. This usually occurs during wartimes or moments of intense threat from enemy nations. The group of…
When World War II pilots strapped into their cockpits, many of them as the only crew member, the speed of the plane could mean the difference between life and death. Flying just a few…
Surveillance and reconnaisance have long been missions of militaries around the world. By performing reconnaisance, countries can develop a stronger understanding of what other nations are capable of, where their assets are positioned, and…
The United States Air Force, known as USAF for short, is an essential part of the U.S. military and has been so since WWII, when the pressures of global warfare caused the rapid evolution…
Throughout history, American presidents have represented a diverse range of personalities and backgrounds. Though the majority of American presidents were part of the U.S. military in one form or another, several presidents never joined…
The balance of power within Europe is constantly in flux as new security threats arise and geopolitical landscapes shift. Many European nations are members of NATO, a military alliance with the United Kingdom as…
Iran is a relatively small nation with a powerful military, known for successful use of missiles and their enhanced aerial technology in the form of drones. Their primary threats are Saudi Arabia and Israel,…
The MiG-21 was a Soviet fighter jet introduced in 1959. Once a highly advanced aircraft, today, it’s been retired in nearly every country where it was once used and is set to be fully…
