Author: Dr. Monica Reyes, PhD

Few weapons have had as long a history in modern military history as the M60 machine gun. Gratefully—and occasionally reluctantly—”the pig,” the M60 machine gun,

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The F-15EX Eagle II is evidence of the US Air Force’s commitment to remaining at the forefront of the skies, as technology and threats alike

Northrop F-5 is evidence of how painstakingly frugal, no-nonsense design makes its presence felt on the battlefield of military aviation history. In the late 1950s,

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The USS America (CV-66) is an unusual page in the history of the United States Navy—part Cold War goliath, part engineering marvel, and ultimately the

The Gerald R. Ford-class carriers are revolutionizing how the United States Navy projects its power over the oceans. For decades, the Nimitz-class carriers were the

Few aircraft share the type of history of the B-52 Stratofortress. Emerging from Boeing’s production lines in the 1950s, it has survived technological, doctrinal, and

The Su-75 Checkmate was launched with great fanfare and lofty expectations. Promised as Russia’s response to pricey Western stealth aircraft, it was supposed to bring

The Desert Eagle isn’t just a pistol—it’s a statement. Whether you’ve seen it in action at the range or noticed it on the big screen,

Whereas military engineering in terms of pure brutality is being discussed, there is one vehicle that comes to mind immediately: the Panzerkampfwagen VIII Maus. It