It is a tale of genius, perseverance, and lasting influence on the character of warfare. Canadian-born engineer John Garand reported for duty at Springfield Armory
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From Historic Beginnings to Modern Naval Challenges
Few words in the history of naval warfare evoke the same seriousness and respect as Enterprise. For almost a century, the United States Navy has
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The Revolutionary Idea That Surfaced During the Civil War
The H.L. Hunley is still the most intriguing—and daunting—tool ever constructed for war. Its history is equal parts invention, desperation, and lasting enigma, all under
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When the Seas Turned Against Naval Forces
Submarines are perhaps the most complicated equipment of any navy fleet. But underwater, even the smallest of errors can be a disaster. Here are five
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Lessons From a Long-Lasting Aviation Powerhouse
The Northrop F-5 is one of those rare aircraft to prove that creative, practical design can cut through fashion, beat competitors’ prices, and outlast a
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Leading the Skies: America’s Evolving Air Strategy
The United States is at a pivotal juncture in the quest for air dominance, where technological aspiration, budget constraints, and evolving strategic needs all converge.
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The Innovation That Shaped Decades of Air Dominance
Few planes throughout history can compare with the legacy of the B-52 Stratofortress. Conceived during the earliest, most uncertain years of the Cold War, the
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Historic Maritime Innovations That Shaped Strategy
The age of the battleship was an age of daring, creative engineering, and combatant naval rivalry. Country by country pushed the limits of technology to
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A Pioneering Journey in Aviation History
The Nord 1500 Griffon was one of those unusual aircraft that resembled a science experiment more than a front-line weapon. In the 1950s, France was
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Naval Strategy and Vision for the Indo-Pacific Future
The USS George Washington (CVN 73) has come home to Japan, bringing with it a new era of U.S. naval presence in the Indo-Pacific. Yokosuka
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Why Innovation Is Key to America’s Air Strategy
The F-15EX Eagle II is a clear indicator of the U.S. Air Force’s commitment to remaining one step ahead in the air, even as the
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The Next Era of Innovation in Maritime Strategy
The Zumwalt-class destroyers were in themselves a show-stopper at the initial stages, initially with their missile-profile shapes and subsequently with the ideas behind them. But
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