The USS George Washington (CVN 73) came back to Japan, another indication that American naval power is ubiquitous in the Indo-Pacific. Yokosuka’s forward-deployed carrier had
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Facing Peril and Innovation in the Jet Age
The North American F-100 Super Sabre was not merely another fighter plane—it was the epitome of ambition and experimentation in the Cold War era. For
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The Bold Vision and Harsh Reality of Russia’s Checkmate
The Su-75 “Checkmate” has intrigued military flying pundits and pundits in recent years. As an allegedly cheap fighter delivering fifth-generation capability at a quarter of
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5 Defining Combat Missions of the F-4 Phantom II
Ask the question to any aircraft buff, and the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II moniker will undoubtedly bring forth respect. It is no other fighter
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Iran’s Attack and the Vulnerabilities in Israel’s Defense
The Middle East is moving toward a new era of missile warfare, and recent Iranian drone and missile attacks on Israel demonstrate that better than
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The Crew Behind the Navy’s Most Intense Operations
Step onto the flight deck of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, and you’re immediately immersed in a world where adrenaline, danger, and precision collide in
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Modern Europe’s Turning Point: Implications of the Ukraine Crisis
You might have thought the most dramatic seasons of your favorite show were engaging, but the real drama unfolding in Ukraine is a whole different
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The Caribbean’s Shifting Power Dynamics and U.S. Strategy
The Caribbean once again is a venue of great power military tensions, as the United States has sent an enormous naval striking force along the
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10 Fighter Aircraft That Failed in Combat
In the unforgiving environment of air combat, a fighter’s reputation can be made or broken in a matter of seconds. Some designs become legendary with
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How Naval Power Has Evolved Over the Decades
For more than a century, aircraft carriers have been the most glaring symbol of naval power. They are not ships—those are airborne bases, floating command
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How a U.S. Hypersonic Project Rose and Fell
Competition in hypersonic weapons is now one of the most conventional military technology competitions of the era. With their competition nations backtracking on their own,
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How the H.L. Hunley Forever Changed Naval Strategy
The H.L. Hunley remains among the most fascinating—and chilling—technologies in the history of war. Its tale is half invention, half desperation, and half mystery, set
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