Incorporated less than a decade ago, defense and security technology company Anduril Industries has already shown it can compete with more established names in the defense sector. The startup recently landed a lucrative contract…
The U.S. military prioritizes maintaining a technological edge in defensive technology to safeguard national security, but this requires a tremendous amount of money. The Department of Defense (DOD) requested $842 billion for the fiscal…
Technology surrounding national security is constantly evolving. As a result, militaries around the world are constantly developing the next generation of tanks, infantry vehicles, artillery, and more. The continued evolution of these machines of…
The modern tank has dominated the battlefield since it first emerged in World War I. Militaries around the world have employed tanks for decades in conflicts ranging from land wars in Africa to the…
The United State’s naval fleet grew drastically during World War II. A reported 1,200 major combatant ships were added by war’s end. These ships include destroyers, aircraft carriers, amphibious assault vessels, and patrol boats.…
Supersonic aircraft has the ability to elude enemy radar detection while also being difficult to intercept. In 1947, the Bell X-1 became the first airplane to achieve supersonic flight. This rocket-powered research plane of…
The US Army prides itself on being the best army in the World. As such they need to stay on top of their game with regards to all equipment issued to their soldiers. The…
China’s military might grows daily as this global military superpower adds to its navy and air force. Over the past few decades, China has been steadily building up its forces and developing new technology…
Over 75 million people died over the course of World War II making it the bloodiest conflict in the history of the world. Soldiers laid down their lives in service of their countries and…
A sniper’s ability to eliminate far away targets while keeping their position concealed has played a significant role in military history. The term “sniper” began to be used more commonly during World War I,…
It is no secret that China has been on the rise in terms of military power and geopolitical strength. Expanding its power through the South China Sea and even further, China’s dominance of the…
MSRs (short for modern sporting rifles) are AR-15-style rifles that lack the fully automatic and burst-fire capabilities of their military counterparts (such as the M16 and AK-47). MSRs accounted for 23.4% of all firearms manufactured…
U.S. Army Rangers specialize in special operations raids, forcible entry operations and special reconnaissance. Their motto “Rangers lead the way” was established during World War II’s Invasion of Normandy and that responsibility holds up…
The highest military distinction awarded in the US military is the Medal of Honor. The President of the United States presents this to soldiers who distinguished themselves through acts of bravery, courage, sacrifice, and…
The U.S. Navy has been protecting America at sea since 1775. In order to stay true to that mission, the U.S. Navy is constantly involved in the process of building new vessels. It takes…
