Author: Jake Thompson

Cyprus is a singular place in the middle of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East—a small island whose geopolitical importance exceeds its size. It has

As the first U.S.-donated M1A1 Abrams tanks arrived in Ukraine, hopes were running high. These symbol machines, renowned for their command of the battlefield in

Armored vehicles during World War II changed the tide of war several times. To truly understand their decisive impact, it is necessary to go back

In the unforgiving environment of air combat, a fighter’s reputation can be made or broken in a matter of seconds. Some designs become legendary with

For more than a century, aircraft carriers have been the most glaring symbol of naval power. They are not ships—those are airborne bases, floating command

Competition in hypersonic weapons is now one of the most conventional military technology competitions of the era. With their competition nations backtracking on their own,

The H.L. Hunley remains among the most fascinating—and chilling—technologies in the history of war. Its tale is half invention, half desperation, and half mystery, set

The Zumwalt-class destroyers were once legendary for being otherworldly in appearance and making huge promises. The past two years, however, have witnessed the warships being

Few military aircraft can boast the extent of enduring legacy that the B-52 Stratofortress has built up over seven decades. Developed in the first few

These recent Israeli and American strikes against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure have pushed the region into a new era of uncertainty. Focusing on facilities such as

Delta Force is the pinnacle of American special operations, an elite group whose name alone evokes images of risky missions, superior skills, and unshakeable discipline.