The Martin B-26 Marauder has one of the most compelling stories in aviation history. It began its life with a fearsome reputation but went on
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Pioneering Innovation and Courage in Military Flight
No aircraft embodies technological progress as much as the history around it as much as the North American F-100 Super Sabre. The first U.S. Air
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Key U.S. Naval Transition: Reagan Departs, Washington Returns
When a ship as legendary as the USS Ronald Reagan leaves its almost decade-long homeport, it is anything but routine—it closes one door and opens
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Bird of Prey: America’s Most Mysterious Stealth Jet
Stealth always had a kind of genius, secrecy, and outrageousness to it, and few aircraft capture all three elements of that formula as thoroughly as
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What Today’s Armored Combat Reveals About Modern Warfare
In the realm of current armored combat, there are perhaps few arguments more passionate than that pitting Russia’s T-90 against America’s M1 Abrams. They are
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10 Strangest Military Aircraft Ever Built
Military aviation has always been a field for bold experimentation—now and then visionary, sometimes downright bizarre. When hostilities erupt and innovation is a matter of
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Exploring the Rise and Fall of Nuclear Artillery Power
During the early Cold War era, military invention accelerated as America and the Soviet Union competed to develop nuclear weapons that would transform the battlefield.
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Next-Generation Pistols: The Handguns Influencing Today’s Military
For most, when they hear military or law enforcement sidearms, names such as Glock, Sig Sauer, and Beretta immediately resurface. They’ve had a long stranglehold
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Montana-Class Battleships: The U.S. Navy’s Heaviest Warships That Never Saw Combat
Montana-class battleships are one of the biggest “what might have been” stories of American naval history. They were laid down at a time when the
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9mm or .45 ACP? The Ultimate Handgun Caliber Comparison
Spend any time with shooters—either at the range, on the job, or just discussing it online—and sooner or later someone will toss out the age-old
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Inside the XM7 Rifle Controversy: A Historic Leap in Army Firepower
For American troops, remaining ahead of the fight on the battlefield has always relied on arming soldiers with weapons they could count on. The M16
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The Most Disappointing Fighter Aircraft of World War II
World War II is etched in history for iconic planes such as the Spitfire, Mustang, and Messerschmitt Bf 109—but not all fighters gained fame for
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