Author: James JT Thompson

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

Few naval vessels in history have the sort of reputation that the USS Texas (BB-35) retains today. Over a century since she hit the water

When the USS Bonhomme Richard caught fire at Naval Base San Diego in July 2020, the Navy experienced one of its most expensive peacetime catastrophes

The war in Ukraine tastes differently with the advent of Western long-range missiles, the US ATACMS, and the British-French Storm Shadow. They have redesigned tactics

Home defense is not about having a high-powered gun—it’s about having a gun you can rely on, handle with ease, and get the most out

The F-15EX Eagle II is a clear indicator of the U.S. Air Force’s commitment to remaining one step ahead in the air, even as the

The Nord 1500 Griffon was one of those unusual aircraft that resembled a science experiment more than a front-line weapon. In the 1950s, France was