Selecting the proper rifle cartridge for big game can fan the flames of arguments as intense as any tactical briefing. Each hunter has a favorite,
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The Hypersonic Revolution at Sea: Inside Zumwalt-Class Advances
The Zumwalt-class destroyers were once legendary for being otherworldly in appearance and making huge promises. The past two years, however, have witnessed the warships being
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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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Striking Iran’s Fortified Sites: Challenges of Modern Warfare
Few operations in contemporary warfare are comparable to the task of disabling a nuclear program buried under mountains and reinforced concrete. Iran’s network of nuclear
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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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A Global Icon’s Journey Through Decades of Change
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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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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Why the Eagle II Marks a New Era in Air Superiority
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
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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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Changing the Game: Bird of Prey and Modern Stealth
Certain planes are household names in the annals of flight, and then there are the quiet achievers who redefine the concept. The Boeing YF-118G Bird
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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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M60 Legacy: How the ‘Pig’ Transformed Modern Combat
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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