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Summary: The Soviet T-95 was a proposed main battle tank (MBT) designed during the Cold War's later stages, aimed to dominate NATO forces through...
Back in January, U.S. and UK aircraft and warships carried out strikes on more than 60 Houthi targets in Yemen. As previously reported, the...
Here's a fact you will appreciate: I've actually toured the USS Iowa (BB-61) on multiple occasions. The Battleship USS Iowa Museum in Los Angeles...
Summary: The Ford-class aircraft carrier, epitomized by the USS Gerald R. Ford, represents the pinnacle of naval engineering with its adoption of...
J-20 - Did the Chinese Steal Secrets For One Of Their Favorite Fighter Planes?: When it looks like a copy, maybe it is a copy. The Chinese are...
Summary: The U.S. Navy's submarine fleet, renowned for its stealth and firepower, is set to welcome the newest addition, the SSN New Jersey, a...
During the opening days of Operation Desert Storm, one American F-16 pilot overcame incredible odds by dodging not just one surface-to-air missile...
Summary: The F-14 Tomcat, with its superior speed, range, and missile capabilities, could have offered a vital countermeasure to long-range...
Summary: The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor and the Northrop Grumman YF-23 were fierce competitors in a 1980s bid for a U.S. Air Force contract to...
Summary: Fighter jets, epitomizing the pinnacle of aviation innovation, have evolved dramatically from World War One's biplanes to today's stealth-...
Summary: The Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Program, with $4.2 billion already invested, aims to fill the strategic void left by the...
Summary: The Dassault Rafale, a cornerstone of French military aviation since 2001, epitomizes versatility and advanced technology in the realm of...
Meet The Alfa-class – Russia's Fast Attack Submarine That NATO Feared: Between 1968 and 1981, the Soviet Union produced a total of seven Project...
Summary: Russia's aviation industry is supposelly developing the MiG-41, a sixth-generation fighter jet aimed to replace the aging MiG-31. Promised...
Will NGAD Be Worth It? While few nations even can develop and field a fifth-generation fighter, the United States is already working on a sixth-...
In April 2021, the U.S. Air Force and allies from several countries conducted an elephant walk at Andravida Air Base in Greece that featured many...
Summary: In a 2013 NATO anti-submarine exercise in the Arabian Sea, the USS Dallas, a Los Angeles-class submarine of the U.S. Navy, demonstrated...
Ask any ship captain what he fears the most in combat, and the answer will probably be submarines. Ever since subs became operationally viable,...
Delays have plagued the U.S. Navy’s Ford-class carrier program. The third Ford-Class carrier, the USS Enterprise, is behind schedule and may not...
Russian authorities have long touted the Sukhoi Su-35S (NATO reporting name Flanker-E”) as being among its most capable combat aircraft in...
The U.S. military can strike anywhere in the world with precision at short notice. The Tomahawk long-range cruise missile is one of the top weapons...
Summary: The U.S. Air Force's development of the B-21 Raider, a next-generation stealth bomber by Northrop Grumman, underscores America's...
Summary: Russia's "Victory Day" Parade, marking the 79th anniversary of the end of World War II, featured the solitary presence of a T-34 tank,...
Earlier this week, the Armenian Apostolic Church came out in overt opposition to the border demarcation process that is understood by both Baku and...
Summary: Russia's military technology has garnered attention during its conflict in Ukraine, particularly the absence of its sole aircraft carrier,...
Including amphibious assault ships (LHA), there are now 47 active aircraft carriers in the world, operated by fourteen navies. More than a third of...
Few international norms are as strongly upheld as the Vienna Conventions covering consular and diplomatic relations—a bedrock of international...
Summary: The Sukhoi Su-33, originally designed to enhance the Soviet Union's aircraft carrier capabilities, has faced significant challenges since...
In military terms, the “vanguard” is the foremost contingent of an advancing army or naval force, but it also means the effort to lead the way in...
Summary: A notable example of high-tech vulnerability occurred during a 2015 French-American wargame, where a relatively inexpensive Rubis-class...
Summary: The Ohio-class submarines, initially built during the Cold War, played a critical role in America's nuclear deterrence strategy as part of...
Carriers in the Crosshairs? Why China Wants Carrier-Killer Missiles: While the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) launched its third carrier...
Summary: The U.S. Air Force's coveted F-22 Raptor stealth fighter, equipped with cutting-edge technology, recently showcased its prowess in...
Summary: The Astute-class boasts remarkable features like the Astute Combat Management System, making it stealthy and efficient. Equipped with the...
Summary: Negotiations between Indonesia and South Korea continue over the KF-21 fighter jet development. Indonesia seeks to reduce its contribution...
Summary: The T-14 Armata, Russia's latest main battle tank, touted for its advanced technology and firepower, has not been deployed in the ongoing...
Summary: The F-16 Fighting Falcon, a fourth-generation multirole fighter jet, is celebrated for its versatility, agility, and cost-effectiveness,...
Summary: The U.S. maintained unrivaled aerial superiority with its fifth-generation F-22 Raptor for many years, but now faces increasing...
The future loyal wingmen of the United States Air Force are inching closer to becoming a reality, and more importantly, the artificial intelligence...
Summary: The U.S. Navy faces a significant challenge from advanced anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) systems, particularly those developed by China....
Summary: Russia has deployed its most advanced fighter jet, the Su-57, to target the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, marking a rare...
In the nineteenth and early twentieth century, during the “Great Game” between the Russian Empire and British Empires, Central Asia was divided...
After years of fighting in the shadows against Israel, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) crossed the threshold. On April 13, the...
Summary: Russia's Air Force recently received a new batch of Su-35 "Flanker" fighter jets, a critical reinforcement given the significant aircraft...
The United States Navy has made a significant investment in nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. There are currently eleven of them in service. Ten...
Summary: Today, of the 3,970 B-29s originally produced, only twenty-two remain, mostly in museums. Remarkably, two have been restored to flying...
SUMMARY: The USS Gerald R. Ford, the U.S. Navy's most technologically advanced and expensive aircraft carrier, faces ongoing technical challenges...
It may have looked like the U.S. Navy was calling it quits in the Red Sea just weeks ago. Houthi rebels in Yemen might have thought they drove off...
Summary: The U.S. Air Force is progressing in the development of the B-21 Raider, a sixth-generation stealth bomber, as part of a global race that...
China presents the greatest long-term national security threat to the United States. Beijing is looking to upend the rules-based international...
Summary: China is aggressively expanding its aircraft carrier fleet, reflecting a broader ambition to exert global influence, particularly in the...
Summary: The Yamato, commissioned in 1941, was the largest battleship ever built, marking the peak of battleship engineering before becoming...
Summary: The Kirov-class battlecruisers of the Soviet Navy, initially designed to counter U.S. submarine and surface fleets during the Cold War,...
Summary: The Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird, a marvel of its time, remains the fastest aircraft ever flown, boasting speeds of Mach 3.2 and an...
Summary: China's People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is rapidly expanding its aircraft carrier fleet, aiming for five to six carriers by the...
Summary: The U.S. Navy is cautiously advancing with the design of its future guided-missile destroyer, the DDG(X), with U.S. Navy officials ...
Summary: The Royal Netherlands Navy's Walrus-class submarines, introduced in the 1980s, have played a pivotal role in NATO's naval operations, from...
Summary: Amidst heavy sanctions and ongoing military expenditures in Ukraine, Russia may decommission the Pyotr Velikiy, one of its two nuclear-...
Summary: Between 1976 and 1997, the U.S. Navy built 18 Ohio-class submarines, with the lead boat, USS Ohio, entering service in 1981. Originally...
China's DF-26B Carrier Killer Missile: A Real Threat to the U.S. Navy? The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is now the largest naval force in...
Summary: The USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), a Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, is distinguished by its advanced capabilities and...
Summary: Despite employing its most advanced T-90M tanks, Russia faces substantial losses, with these modern units failing to make a significant...
Summary: The USS Enterprise, the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the world, revolutionized naval operations with its unparalleled...
Summary: Despite being larger and more heavily armed, the Montana-class would likely be ineffective in modern conflicts, particularly against a...
Summary: Russia's Admiral Kuznetsov, the country's sole aircraft carrier, is notorious for its reliance on Mazut, an outdated heavy fuel, leading...
Summary: The article critiques the United States' continued investment in aircraft carriers, likening them to obsolete battleships of the past due...
Summary: The MiG-23 "Flogger," designed during the Cold War to match the U.S. F-4 Phantom, ended up with a disappointing legacy due to various...
Summary: The F-111 Aardvark, a groundbreaking aircraft known for its innovative technologies, served the US Air Force from the 1960s to 1996 and...
Summary: America's naval strategy, centered on aircraft carriers since World War II, is outdated in today's multi-threat environment. With China,...
Summary: Despite recent operational losses, Russia continues to extol the capabilities of the Su-34 Fullback fighter-bomber, highlighting its...
Summary: The Russian Navy decommissioned the Dmitry Donskoy, a Typhoon-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, in February 2023, earlier...
Summary: During the Cold War, the Soviet Union developed the Lira-class submarines, known as the Alfa class, which featured innovative titanium...
Summary: The Su-57 Felon, Russia's response to Western fifth-generation stealth fighters like the F-35 and F-22, is a twin-engine, single-seat,...
Summary: The U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford, embodying cutting-edge technology and capable of carrying 90 aircraft and over 4,500 crew, represents the...
Summary: The USS America (CV-66), a Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carrier, was scuttled in 2005 following a distinguished service career spanning over...
Summary: The Seawolf-class submarine, a pinnacle of Cold War engineering, saw only three units completed due to post-Cold War budget cuts. Some...
Summary: The U.S. Air Force is aggressively advancing its sixth-generation stealth fighter, the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, with...
Summary: The M60 Patton Main Battle Tank, unveiled during the height of the Cold War in 1960, stands as a testament to American ingenuity and the...