Author: James JT Thompson

Montana Rifle Company is as much a war tale as it is the history of a company—plagued by setbacks, reinforcements, and a surprising comeback.. Familiar

Have you ever gazed at a military plane and wondered, “How in the world did this thing even get airborne?” You’re not alone. The history

If the B-2 Spirit ever appeared to be a look into the future, the B-21 Raider will likely feel like the past by comparison. The

Russia’s unexpected advance into Kharkiv province on May 10, 2024, was not a routine move—it was a deliberate action intended to stress Ukrainian defenses, compel

In aerial war, velocity is a figure higher than a figure—it’s survival. The faster the aircraft is, the better opportunity it has to strike first,

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Current wars have permanently settled that drones are no longer experimental toys—they are basically changing the face of war. From miniature, high-speed quadcopters used to

The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter is arguably the most dramatic and divisive Cold War fighting machine. Conceived in the early 1950s by one of the airplane

The skies of World War II were turned into proving grounds upon which skill, valor, and foresight determined life or death. From that crucible were