At one time envisioned as the crown jewel of the Russian navy, Admiral Kuznetsov was designed to project Soviet—and eventually Russian—power across the seas of
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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 P-38 Lightning. Its snarling twin-boom
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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 impressive is Flak-Bait, a Martin
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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 aren’t the exception. These aren’t
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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 affordable stealth fighter. It first
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Redefining Carrier Airpower for the Next Generation
The competition for sixth-generation air superiority is heating up, and centered in the middle of this competition is the U.S. Navy’s F/A-XX program. While the
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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 tradition at sea. Constructed during
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The Future of U.S. Long-Range Airpower
Since the B-1B Lancer has been a pillar of America’s bomber fleet for over forty years, it carries the largest conventional payload of any U.S.
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The Untold Story of the Bomber Built for Speed
The Convair B-58 Hustler is one of those peculiar airplanes that works both as an engineering marvel and as a warning against the excesses of
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How a Legendary Aircraft Earned the Title “King of Attack”
The Douglas A-1 Skyraider is one of those aircraft that appears to be designed to last—a rugged, all-around workhorse that developed mythic status over several
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From Cold War Battles to Today’s Modern Armor
The T-72B main battle tank is not so much a product of armored engineering—it is a testament to decades of painstaking design, science, and warfare
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The Future of Combat Pistols in Modern Warfare
In recent years, it’s likely no pistol has been more warmly welcomed by competition shooters and serious professional shooters than the Laugo Arms Alien series.
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