The Grumman F6F Hellcat is more than just a World War II fighter—it’s a story of innovation, resilience, and a lasting impact on aviation history.
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Europe at the Crossroads: Building Security with Less American Support
The security landscape of Europe is being reconfigured in ways that stretch far beyond the fighting in Ukraine. For decades, defense across much of the
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F-22 Raptor: Proving Stealth Dominates the Skies
In today’s rapidly evolving air warfare arena, some moments encapsulate technology advantage more eloquently than any numbers ever could. One such moment occurred in 2013,
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Russia’s T-90M Tank: Capabilities, Limitations, and Modern Combat
The T-90M main battle tank is Russia’s most polarizing long-serving postmodern armored combat vehicle today. Nicknamed “Proryv,” or “Breakthrough,” it’s designed to demonstrate that Moscow
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Russia’s Shadow War: Hybrid Attacks and the New Security Landscape
Did you see how Russia’s Ukraine war reports have started getting mixed up with reports of strange fires, torched cables, and unexpected sabotage across Europe?
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Modernizing the U.S. Bomber Fleet: B-1B to B-21
Upgrading America’s bomber force isn’t simply an exercise in replacing outdated jets with new ones. It’s a thoughtful, long-term process that combines strategy, technology, and
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B-52J Upgrade: Built for the 21st Century?
Since the days of President Eisenhower, the B-52 Stratofortress has been a continuing testament to American airpower—a bomber longer-lived than generations, that has flown into
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OV-10 Bronco: A Lasting Legacy of Military Versatility
The OV-10 Bronco is no ordinary military plane—it’s that specific better plane that earned a name for being rugged and versatile. First taking to the
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B-52 Stratofortress: Decades of Air Dominance
Fewer planes in military history have shown the type of resilience and versatility exhibited by the B-52 Stratofortress. Conceived in the anxious early years of
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Venezuela at the Edge: U.S. Warships, Militias, and the New Power Struggle in Latin America
If you’re watching military flashpoints in the Western Hemisphere, Venezuela is once again taking center stage. The arrival of three U.S. Navy destroyers—USS Gravely, USS
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Mitsubishi F-2: Japan’s Fighter Shaping Indo-Pacific Security
The Mitsubishi F-2 is not only a fighter, but also Japan’s conservative strategy to modernize without the cost of no longer being able to credibly
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How Technology and Regulation Are Transforming Aviation Safety
Air travel is on the cusp of a new era of safety, an era shaped by more intelligent technology and more stringent rules. If you’ve
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