Author: Jake Thompson

The nature of war is changing more rapidly than some strategists envisioned, and few places is that better illustrated than in Ukraine’s bold use of

At the beginning of the 21st century, the American Army embarked on a bold endeavor: reinventing the tank. At the forefront was the XM1202 Mounted

Oceans have been stages of both war and commerce always, but the threats they currently pose are not as simple as ancient sea warfare. Modern

The Black Sea has been a melting pot of sea battles in which strategy, cunning, and valor turned the tables of power. Throughout the war,

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