Author: Rachel Monroe

The history of armored warfare is one of endless change—a perpetual quest to reconcile firepower, defense, and mobility. Throughout the years, some tanks didn’t merely

Russia’s Su-75 “Checkmate” made a transition from being one of the most hype-filled nicknames in recent aero history to being the subject of acrimonious disputes

In concealed carry and self-defense, .380 ACP remains on par as one of the most convenient calibers on the market. It gives shooters a compromise

Bismarck, a German battlecruiser, was a ship to be reckoned with, a powerhouse of firepower, speed, and might hammered into one churning giant. In its

The F-117 Nighthawk is the most fascinating aircraft ever created. Despite officially having retired from frontline service all the way back in 2008, the “Stealth

The Gerald R. Ford-class carriers are a sea change in naval firepower. They are the first completely new design of U.S. Navy carrier in more

More than any lost firearm in the course of American warfare, the M1 Garand is the most legendary and most revolutionary rifle ever wielded by

Trying to anoint the “best” fighter jet is never easy. Each plane is built with its own set of strengths in mind—some do stealth best,

The U.S. Army is in the midst of a radical redesign, and nowhere is that change more apparent than in its move away from the

Few guns in American history have generated as much debate, praise, and occasional controversy as the M1/M2 Carbine. Light, flexible, and simple to maneuver, this

The Boeing-Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche is perhaps the most ambitious—and instructive—morsel in the annals of American military flight. Designed as the Army’s ultimate stealth scout and

The A-10 Thunderbolt II, affectionately known as the Warthog, has been more than just another aircraft in the Air Force fleet. Since the 1970s, it