For more than five decades, U.S. Army air assaults have depended on the Black Hawk and Chinook, two helicopters that…
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How an Iconic Warship Shaped American History
The USS Missouri (BB-63) is more than a title in naval history texts—it’s an American icon of perseverance, resourcefulness, and…
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The USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) was far more than a giant aircraft carrier to the thousands she called home. To…
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The competition for sixth-generation air superiority is heating up, and centered in the middle of this competition is the U.S.…
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F-35: The Beast of Ultimate Air Strike Power
When defense experts initially laid eyes on the F-35 Lightning II’s low-profile, radar-dodging appearance, few could have envisioned how it…
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Ambition vs Reality: The Myth of the Affordable Stealth Fighter
The Su-75 “Checkmate” has been making waves, with it being hyped as the Russians’ response to the need for an…
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Stealth’s Legacy: Proving It’s Still Air Power’s King
Occasionally, something happens in the world of air-to-air combat that distills the nature of contemporary warfare into a few minutes.…
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Special Forces’ 5 Top-Handpicked Handguns
When the best military and police forces go out, every piece of gear has to work—no excuses. And their handguns…
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How a Legendary Attack Helicopter Secured Its Place
Few military vehicles have achieved the legendary status of the AH-64 Apache. Since its initial flight in the 1980s, this…
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How a Bomber Became America’s Battle Legend
Of all the millions of aircraft that flew during World War II, some are still immediately recognizable. Among the most…
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The Lost Edge and Lasting Legacy of Naval Aviation
Few tactical jets have been as a fixture in the popular imagination of pilots and the general public as the…
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The Fighter That Left a Lasting Mark on WWII History
In the many aircraft that rumbled through World War II skies, there were few as easily recognizable as the Lockheed…
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