Category: Military

Few ships in naval history over the past few decades have caused as much controversy, disappointment, and cautious optimism as the USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000).

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Far, far beneath the oceans of the world, some of the most crucial wars for sea dominance are being fought out of sight. At the

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Few gun arguments have been more contentious—or long-standing—than 9mm vs. .45 ACP. It is not a matter of numbers, i.e., weight or velocity of the

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The Middle East is once more at the center of global military attention, as the United States reaffirms its position in the region as a

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Sniper rifles have always been the focus of accurate combat and competitive shooting. They are more than mere means to deliver distant shots—they are products

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Supercarrier vessels have been sea power holy of holies, the aeronaval task forces possessing the range and the power to project to the world’s farthest

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Few battleships leave as long-lasting an imprint upon history as the USS Texas (BB-35). She is a living history of naval innovation, technology, and the

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In defending a warship against threats that appear to pop into existence from nowhere—sea-skimming missiles, speed-record attack boats, or incoming cannon rounds—there is no system

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When defense analysts first laid eyes on the low-flying, radar-hiding shape of the F-35 Lightning II, not many would have guessed how its form could

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The F-14 Tomcat remains one of the most instantly recognizable and popular fighters in aviation history. Its variable-sweep wings and twin engines made it not

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The Lockheed P-38 Lightning wasn’t just another fighter—it was a bold leap forward, a plane that combined inventive engineering with real combat effectiveness in a

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It is difficult to choose the world’s best fighter aircraft. Each plane excels at something—some at stealth, some at raw speed, and some at sheer

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