Huntington Ingalls recently received a contract to research and develop advanced submarine technologies for current and advanced submarine platforms. This comes as no surprise in the current political climate around the world; many nations…
In a world ripe with international conflict, powerful countries continuously compete for the best defense resources, including missiles. These missiles are capable of carrying nuclear warheads, which adversaries like North Korea have in their…
The Middle East, a region marked by conflict over the last few decades, is home to some of the world’s strongest military forces. Countries like Israel, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are only some of…
With over 3.4 million citizens in 2023, the defense of the United States is one that the military must take very seriously. Founded in 1775, Americans have leaned on the Armed Forces of the…
When the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, Russia became a pariah state in the West. The United States announced sanctions, while several organizations imposed bans on its athletes and artists competing in…
In 1940, Japan’s Imperial Navy launched the Yamato and the Musashi—the largest battleships ever built. These massive vessels represented the pinnacle of naval engineering and firepower, yet they were rendered nearly obsolete almost as…
The U.S. Navy is constantly involved in constructing new ships for its fleet. Although this generally follows a linear path, completing a new ship or submarine actually takes several years. Each new vessel undergoes…
It is no secret that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic immediately impacted everyone’s lives as we watched it unfold in 2020. What seems to be even more revealing is its lasting impact on many facets…
Why does the United States spend so much on its military? Who is receiving these funds? Where is this money even going? These are frequently asked questions during annual budget proposals and negotiations. Military…
To remain one of the world’s most powerful countries, America must continually reassess its most advanced defense strategies. The United States is known for spending large sums on national security, training a massive army,…
Shotguns are specialized weapons that are mainly used at short range. Instead of a single bullet, these firearms typically fire a burst of small pellets called “shot”. When the gun is fired, the pellets…
As of late, the Boeing Company has been making headlines. Between safety concerns over the 737 Max jet and delays due to a helium leak in the Starliner spaceship — the company has been…
The Colt Single Action Army revolver has a legacy of being the “Gun that won the West.” John Wilkes Booth used a Philadephia Deringer pistol to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. The Colt 1911 pistol saw…
Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia has had seven official and three temporary Ministers of Defense. The position is chiefly concerned with the day-to-day running of Russia’s armed forces. Most…
For over three years, soldiers in World War I experienced a terrible statement along the Western Front. Desperate to make some progress, the British revealed their new secret weapon: 50 rudimentary tanks, which were…
