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Jet packs and helmet radios: what the Army’s 1959 ‘soldier of the future’ got right and wrong Jet packs and helmet radios: what the Army’s 1959 ‘soldier of the future’ got right and wrong

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Nov 1, 2022

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Dramatic video shows why Russian helicopters are sitting ducks in Ukraine Dramatic video shows why Russian helicopters are sitting ducks in Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 1, 2022

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What the US Navy must learn from Ukraine’s bold drone attack on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet What the US Navy must learn from Ukraine’s bold drone attack on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 1, 2022

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Navy jet considered ‘beyond repair’ returns to flight 5 years after mid-air collision Navy jet considered ‘beyond repair’ returns to flight 5 years after mid-air collision

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 31, 2022

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The Air Force plans to replace its F-15 force in Japan with more modern fighter jets The Air Force plans to replace its F-15 force in Japan with more modern fighter jets

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 29, 2022

Culture

We salute the Army tank crew that named their M1 Abrams ‘Death Trap” We salute the Army tank crew that named their M1 Abrams ‘Death Trap”

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Oct 28, 2022

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Why the Air Force uses a ‘chicken gun’ to launch bird carcasses at its own aircraft Why the Air Force uses a ‘chicken gun’ to launch bird carcasses at its own aircraft

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 28, 2022

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This video of a drone airdropping an armed robot dog is the stuff of dystopian nightmares This video of a drone airdropping an armed robot dog is the stuff of dystopian nightmares

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 27, 2022

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How an Army-funded ‘bioengineered blood vessel’ is saving lives in Ukraine How an Army-funded ‘bioengineered blood vessel’ is saving lives in Ukraine

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 27, 2022

Culture

What this retro Air Force training video gets right (and wrong) about fighting off sharks What this retro Air Force training video gets right (and wrong) about fighting off sharks

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 27, 2022

Culture

The Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier is officially flying a brand new battle flag at sea The Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier is officially flying a brand new battle flag at sea

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 27, 2022

History

That time the Air Force designed a tiny fighter jet to launch from strategic bombers That time the Air Force designed a tiny fighter jet to launch from strategic bombers

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Oct 27, 2022

News

Why a US F-16 that deployed to Saudi Arabia has a hand of cards painted on its tail Why a US F-16 that deployed to Saudi Arabia has a hand of cards painted on its tail

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 26, 2022

Culture

We salute the USS Daniel Inouye for flying its badass battle flag on the way into port We salute the USS Daniel Inouye for flying its badass battle flag on the way into port

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 25, 2022

Culture

We salute this F-15 fighter jet for rocking the most ‘Murica paint job ever We salute this F-15 fighter jet for rocking the most ‘Murica paint job ever

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 24, 2022

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Here’s what a ‘dirty bomb’ is and how it fits into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Here’s what a ‘dirty bomb’ is and how it fits into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 24, 2022

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Russian warplane slams into a residential building in second crash in less than a week Russian warplane slams into a residential building in second crash in less than a week

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 23, 2022

HH-60W Jolly Green II combat rescue helicopter

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The Air Force’s new combat rescue helicopter is officially ready to come save your ass The Air Force’s new combat rescue helicopter is officially ready to come save your ass

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 22, 2022

XM1211 High Explosive Proximity (HEP) round

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The Army is fielding a new ‘proximity’ round to take out incoming drones The Army is fielding a new ‘proximity’ round to take out incoming drones

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 21, 2022

News

Listen to Air Force fighter pilots intercept a ‘renegade’ plane intruding on Biden’s airspace Listen to Air Force fighter pilots intercept a ‘renegade’ plane intruding on Biden’s airspace

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 21, 2022

Culture

An Army M1 Abrams tank dubbed ‘A Horse With No Name’ is riding through Poland An Army M1 Abrams tank dubbed ‘A Horse With No Name’ is riding through Poland

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 20, 2022

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The Air Force is testing a new exoskeleton to lighten the load for airmen The Air Force is testing a new exoskeleton to lighten the load for airmen

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 20, 2022

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‘Don’t quit’ and other lessons from a legendary Air Force PJ’s 26-year career ‘Don’t quit’ and other lessons from a legendary Air Force PJ’s 26-year career

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 19, 2022

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Watch the Army lose a perfectly good Humvee in the latest airdrop gone wrong Watch the Army lose a perfectly good Humvee in the latest airdrop gone wrong

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 18, 2022

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Russia’s kamikaze drone strikes against Ukraine aren’t the sign of strength Putin thinks Russia’s kamikaze drone strikes against Ukraine aren’t the sign of strength Putin thinks

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 17, 2022

Tech & Tactics

Has the Army finally found a replacement for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle? Has the Army finally found a replacement for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle?

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 17, 2022

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NATO countries are getting serious about sending armed robots into battle NATO countries are getting serious about sending armed robots into battle

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 16, 2022

Tech & Tactics

This company wants to turn the Humvee into a launch platform for kamikaze drones This company wants to turn the Humvee into a launch platform for kamikaze drones

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 16, 2022

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An Air Force F-22 Raptor unit just fired off a record number of air-to-air missiles An Air Force F-22 Raptor unit just fired off a record number of air-to-air missiles

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 16, 2022

News

The Army’s futuristic new goggles are a literal pain in the neck The Army’s futuristic new goggles are a literal pain in the neck

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 14, 2022

Culture

It’s time for stormtroopers to have a gritty ‘Star Wars’ movie of their own It’s time for stormtroopers to have a gritty ‘Star Wars’ movie of their own

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 13, 2022

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Orca submarine is yet another case of the Navy spending money like a drunken sailor Orca submarine is yet another case of the Navy spending money like a drunken sailor

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 12, 2022

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Everything new under the hull of the AbramsX main battle tank prototype Everything new under the hull of the AbramsX main battle tank prototype

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Oct 12, 2022

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Air Force crew performs first-ever rescue in brand new search-and-rescue helicopter Air Force crew performs first-ever rescue in brand new search-and-rescue helicopter

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 12, 2022

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A Marine recruit died on Camp Pendleton. The Marine Corps waited 11 days to announce his death A Marine recruit died on Camp Pendleton. The Marine Corps waited 11 days to announce his death

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 11, 2022

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Watch a Ukrainian soldier take out a Russian cruise missile with a MANPADS Watch a Ukrainian soldier take out a Russian cruise missile with a MANPADS

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 10, 2022

A U.S. Marine from the 3/5 Lima company points his rifle at a building as it burns in the restive city of Fallujah,14 November 2004, 50 kms west of Baghdad, Iraq. (AFP photo by Patrick Baz via Getty Images)

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Who gets to call themselves a ‘combat veteran’? Who gets to call themselves a ‘combat veteran’?

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 10, 2022

ukranian military captures russian tanks

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More than half of Ukraine’s tank fleet now reportedly consists of captured Russian armor More than half of Ukraine’s tank fleet now reportedly consists of captured Russian armor

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 9, 2022

Tech & Tactics

Companies behind robot dogs asks countries not to arm the robot dogs, please Companies behind robot dogs asks countries not to arm the robot dogs, please

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 8, 2022

Tech & Tactics

Here’s your first clear look at the next-generation ‘AbramsX’ main battle tank Here’s your first clear look at the next-generation ‘AbramsX’ main battle tank

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 8, 2022

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What the new “bat drone” means for the Air Force’s autonomous fighter plans What the new “bat drone” means for the Air Force’s autonomous fighter plans

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 8, 2022

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The Army is officially adopting a ‘guaranteed hit’ smart scope The Army is officially adopting a ‘guaranteed hit’ smart scope

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 7, 2022

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What it might be like for Air Force fighter pilots to command a team of drones in battle What it might be like for Air Force fighter pilots to command a team of drones in battle

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 6, 2022

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This armored brigade is now the most modernized in the Army This armored brigade is now the most modernized in the Army

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 5, 2022

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For the love of God, please stop referring to Navy warships as ‘battleships’ For the love of God, please stop referring to Navy warships as ‘battleships’

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 5, 2022

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Frozen compass, frigid wind — How Green Berets would airdrop into the Arctic in a future war Frozen compass, frigid wind — How Green Berets would airdrop into the Arctic in a future war

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 5, 2022

History

This video captures the ‘catastrophic impact’ that kicked off the fierce ‘Black Hawk Down’ mission 29 years ago This video captures the ‘catastrophic impact’ that kicked off the fierce ‘Black Hawk Down’ mission 29 years ago

By Jared Keller

Updated on Oct 3, 2022

History

This Marine predicted how the US would fight in the Pacific 20 years before WWII This Marine predicted how the US would fight in the Pacific 20 years before WWII

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Sep 30, 2022

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The Space Force wants to create temporary ‘training ranges’ in orbit The Space Force wants to create temporary ‘training ranges’ in orbit

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 29, 2022

News

Fears of an EMP attack are overblown. It’s what comes next that should worry you Fears of an EMP attack are overblown. It’s what comes next that should worry you

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 28, 2022

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How Air Force maintainers achieved a rare perfect inspection on a 49-year-old aircraft How Air Force maintainers achieved a rare perfect inspection on a 49-year-old aircraft

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 28, 2022

News

Meet the NASA team that’s replaced Hollywood as America’s chief rogue asteroid defense Meet the NASA team that’s replaced Hollywood as America’s chief rogue asteroid defense

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 27, 2022

News

Watch the Air Force break a ship in half with a single bomb in new video Watch the Air Force break a ship in half with a single bomb in new video

By Max Hauptman

Posted on Sep 27, 2022

History

The Department of Energy had a nuclear commando task force in the 1980s that looked straight out of ‘Counter Strike’ The Department of Energy had a nuclear commando task force in the 1980s that looked straight out of ‘Counter Strike’

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 27, 2022

History

This was the Army’s Cold War plan for a war on the Moon, and the weapons it’d use to win it This was the Army’s Cold War plan for a war on the Moon, and the weapons it’d use to win it

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 24, 2022

News

Tank warfare is still relevant, even if the Russians suck at it Tank warfare is still relevant, even if the Russians suck at it

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 23, 2022

News

Russia is mobilizing 300,000 reservists for the war in Ukraine. Here’s why it’ll be a disaster Russia is mobilizing 300,000 reservists for the war in Ukraine. Here’s why it’ll be a disaster

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 21, 2022

Tech & Tactics

Lockheed’s newest high-energy weapon is multiple lasers in one Lockheed’s newest high-energy weapon is multiple lasers in one

Posted on Sep 21, 2022

History

This Marine was nearly killed in Afghanistan. Then came the hard part This Marine was nearly killed in Afghanistan. Then came the hard part

By Peter Molin

Posted on Sep 21, 2022

News

No more ambiguity: US Troops will defend Taiwan if China invades, Biden says No more ambiguity: US Troops will defend Taiwan if China invades, Biden says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 19, 2022

History

The story of the ‘Davy Crockett,’ a nuclear recoilless rifle once fielded by the US Army The story of the ‘Davy Crockett,’ a nuclear recoilless rifle once fielded by the US Army

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 19, 2022

Tech & Tactics

Someone turned a Peugeot convertible into a battle buggy in Ukraine Someone turned a Peugeot convertible into a battle buggy in Ukraine

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 17, 2022

News

Army plans to ‘nearly triple’ production of artillery shells after US gives nearly 1 million to Ukraine Army plans to ‘nearly triple’ production of artillery shells after US gives nearly 1 million to Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 15, 2022

News

Air Force pilot explains what it takes to be the top A-10 gun in the West Air Force pilot explains what it takes to be the top A-10 gun in the West

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 15, 2022

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Jet packs and helmet radios: what the Army’s 1959 ‘soldier of the future’ got right and wrong Jet packs and helmet radios: what the Army’s 1959 ‘soldier of the future’ got right and wrong

Dramatic video shows why Russian helicopters are sitting ducks in Ukraine Dramatic video shows why Russian helicopters are sitting ducks in Ukraine

What the US Navy must learn from Ukraine’s bold drone attack on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet What the US Navy must learn from Ukraine’s bold drone attack on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet

Navy jet considered ‘beyond repair’ returns to flight 5 years after mid-air collision Navy jet considered ‘beyond repair’ returns to flight 5 years after mid-air collision

The Air Force plans to replace its F-15 force in Japan with more modern fighter jets The Air Force plans to replace its F-15 force in Japan with more modern fighter jets

We salute the Army tank crew that named their M1 Abrams ‘Death Trap” We salute the Army tank crew that named their M1 Abrams ‘Death Trap”

Why the Air Force uses a ‘chicken gun’ to launch bird carcasses at its own aircraft Why the Air Force uses a ‘chicken gun’ to launch bird carcasses at its own aircraft

This video of a drone airdropping an armed robot dog is the stuff of dystopian nightmares This video of a drone airdropping an armed robot dog is the stuff of dystopian nightmares

How an Army-funded ‘bioengineered blood vessel’ is saving lives in Ukraine How an Army-funded ‘bioengineered blood vessel’ is saving lives in Ukraine

What this retro Air Force training video gets right (and wrong) about fighting off sharks What this retro Air Force training video gets right (and wrong) about fighting off sharks

The Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier is officially flying a brand new battle flag at sea The Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier is officially flying a brand new battle flag at sea

That time the Air Force designed a tiny fighter jet to launch from strategic bombers That time the Air Force designed a tiny fighter jet to launch from strategic bombers

Why a US F-16 that deployed to Saudi Arabia has a hand of cards painted on its tail Why a US F-16 that deployed to Saudi Arabia has a hand of cards painted on its tail

We salute the USS Daniel Inouye for flying its badass battle flag on the way into port We salute the USS Daniel Inouye for flying its badass battle flag on the way into port

We salute this F-15 fighter jet for rocking the most ‘Murica paint job ever We salute this F-15 fighter jet for rocking the most ‘Murica paint job ever

Here’s what a ‘dirty bomb’ is and how it fits into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Here’s what a ‘dirty bomb’ is and how it fits into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Russian warplane slams into a residential building in second crash in less than a week Russian warplane slams into a residential building in second crash in less than a week

The Air Force’s new combat rescue helicopter is officially ready to come save your ass The Air Force’s new combat rescue helicopter is officially ready to come save your ass

The Army is fielding a new ‘proximity’ round to take out incoming drones The Army is fielding a new ‘proximity’ round to take out incoming drones

Listen to Air Force fighter pilots intercept a ‘renegade’ plane intruding on Biden’s airspace Listen to Air Force fighter pilots intercept a ‘renegade’ plane intruding on Biden’s airspace

An Army M1 Abrams tank dubbed ‘A Horse With No Name’ is riding through Poland An Army M1 Abrams tank dubbed ‘A Horse With No Name’ is riding through Poland

The Air Force is testing a new exoskeleton to lighten the load for airmen The Air Force is testing a new exoskeleton to lighten the load for airmen

‘Don’t quit’ and other lessons from a legendary Air Force PJ’s 26-year career ‘Don’t quit’ and other lessons from a legendary Air Force PJ’s 26-year career

Watch the Army lose a perfectly good Humvee in the latest airdrop gone wrong Watch the Army lose a perfectly good Humvee in the latest airdrop gone wrong

Russia’s kamikaze drone strikes against Ukraine aren’t the sign of strength Putin thinks Russia’s kamikaze drone strikes against Ukraine aren’t the sign of strength Putin thinks

Has the Army finally found a replacement for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle? Has the Army finally found a replacement for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle?

NATO countries are getting serious about sending armed robots into battle NATO countries are getting serious about sending armed robots into battle

This company wants to turn the Humvee into a launch platform for kamikaze drones This company wants to turn the Humvee into a launch platform for kamikaze drones

An Air Force F-22 Raptor unit just fired off a record number of air-to-air missiles An Air Force F-22 Raptor unit just fired off a record number of air-to-air missiles

The Army’s futuristic new goggles are a literal pain in the neck The Army’s futuristic new goggles are a literal pain in the neck

It’s time for stormtroopers to have a gritty ‘Star Wars’ movie of their own It’s time for stormtroopers to have a gritty ‘Star Wars’ movie of their own

Orca submarine is yet another case of the Navy spending money like a drunken sailor Orca submarine is yet another case of the Navy spending money like a drunken sailor

Everything new under the hull of the AbramsX main battle tank prototype Everything new under the hull of the AbramsX main battle tank prototype

Air Force crew performs first-ever rescue in brand new search-and-rescue helicopter Air Force crew performs first-ever rescue in brand new search-and-rescue helicopter

A Marine recruit died on Camp Pendleton. The Marine Corps waited 11 days to announce his death A Marine recruit died on Camp Pendleton. The Marine Corps waited 11 days to announce his death

Watch a Ukrainian soldier take out a Russian cruise missile with a MANPADS Watch a Ukrainian soldier take out a Russian cruise missile with a MANPADS

Who gets to call themselves a ‘combat veteran’? Who gets to call themselves a ‘combat veteran’?

More than half of Ukraine’s tank fleet now reportedly consists of captured Russian armor More than half of Ukraine’s tank fleet now reportedly consists of captured Russian armor

Companies behind robot dogs asks countries not to arm the robot dogs, please Companies behind robot dogs asks countries not to arm the robot dogs, please

Here’s your first clear look at the next-generation ‘AbramsX’ main battle tank Here’s your first clear look at the next-generation ‘AbramsX’ main battle tank

What the new “bat drone” means for the Air Force’s autonomous fighter plans What the new “bat drone” means for the Air Force’s autonomous fighter plans

The Army is officially adopting a ‘guaranteed hit’ smart scope The Army is officially adopting a ‘guaranteed hit’ smart scope

What it might be like for Air Force fighter pilots to command a team of drones in battle What it might be like for Air Force fighter pilots to command a team of drones in battle

This armored brigade is now the most modernized in the Army This armored brigade is now the most modernized in the Army

For the love of God, please stop referring to Navy warships as ‘battleships’ For the love of God, please stop referring to Navy warships as ‘battleships’

Frozen compass, frigid wind — How Green Berets would airdrop into the Arctic in a future war Frozen compass, frigid wind — How Green Berets would airdrop into the Arctic in a future war

This video captures the ‘catastrophic impact’ that kicked off the fierce ‘Black Hawk Down’ mission 29 years ago This video captures the ‘catastrophic impact’ that kicked off the fierce ‘Black Hawk Down’ mission 29 years ago

This Marine predicted how the US would fight in the Pacific 20 years before WWII This Marine predicted how the US would fight in the Pacific 20 years before WWII

The Space Force wants to create temporary ‘training ranges’ in orbit The Space Force wants to create temporary ‘training ranges’ in orbit

Fears of an EMP attack are overblown. It’s what comes next that should worry you Fears of an EMP attack are overblown. It’s what comes next that should worry you

How Air Force maintainers achieved a rare perfect inspection on a 49-year-old aircraft How Air Force maintainers achieved a rare perfect inspection on a 49-year-old aircraft

Meet the NASA team that’s replaced Hollywood as America’s chief rogue asteroid defense Meet the NASA team that’s replaced Hollywood as America’s chief rogue asteroid defense

Watch the Air Force break a ship in half with a single bomb in new video Watch the Air Force break a ship in half with a single bomb in new video

The Department of Energy had a nuclear commando task force in the 1980s that looked straight out of ‘Counter Strike’ The Department of Energy had a nuclear commando task force in the 1980s that looked straight out of ‘Counter Strike’

This was the Army’s Cold War plan for a war on the Moon, and the weapons it’d use to win it This was the Army’s Cold War plan for a war on the Moon, and the weapons it’d use to win it

Tank warfare is still relevant, even if the Russians suck at it Tank warfare is still relevant, even if the Russians suck at it

Russia is mobilizing 300,000 reservists for the war in Ukraine. Here’s why it’ll be a disaster Russia is mobilizing 300,000 reservists for the war in Ukraine. Here’s why it’ll be a disaster

Lockheed’s newest high-energy weapon is multiple lasers in one Lockheed’s newest high-energy weapon is multiple lasers in one

This Marine was nearly killed in Afghanistan. Then came the hard part This Marine was nearly killed in Afghanistan. Then came the hard part

No more ambiguity: US Troops will defend Taiwan if China invades, Biden says No more ambiguity: US Troops will defend Taiwan if China invades, Biden says

The story of the ‘Davy Crockett,’ a nuclear recoilless rifle once fielded by the US Army The story of the ‘Davy Crockett,’ a nuclear recoilless rifle once fielded by the US Army

Someone turned a Peugeot convertible into a battle buggy in Ukraine Someone turned a Peugeot convertible into a battle buggy in Ukraine

Army plans to ‘nearly triple’ production of artillery shells after US gives nearly 1 million to Ukraine Army plans to ‘nearly triple’ production of artillery shells after US gives nearly 1 million to Ukraine

Air Force pilot explains what it takes to be the top A-10 gun in the West Air Force pilot explains what it takes to be the top A-10 gun in the West

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