Author: David Brooks

The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter is perhaps the most iconic—and contentious—aircraft of the Cold War. Designed in the early 1950s by legendary engineer Clarence “Kelly” Johnson,

The numbers and letter markings on military jets are anything but mere identification—the preferences of the designers and pilots, their individualities, and in some cases,

Okinawa’s elephant walk at Kadena Air Base last week was more than a sensational photography stunt—it was a sensational demonstration of American airpower in the

Germany’s Bismarck was frightening, its image forged in bare strength, provocative speed, and devastation it left in its wake out at sea. Short time at

In contemporary warfare, the concept of “pinpoint” missile accuracy tends to outpace reality. It warms the hearts of defense bureaucracies and producers alike to speak

Over the past decade, attitudes toward cutting-edge military technology have been totally reshaped—no longer just among defense specialists but even policymakers and the general public.

Middle Eastern skies have long been recognizable as a theater of an expensive technology arms race. Israel’s F-35I “Adir” stealth fighter aircraft slices through Iran’s

Selecting the proper rifle cartridge for big game can fan the flames of arguments as intense as any tactical briefing. Each hunter has a favorite,