When people think of World War II’s air war over Europe, it’s easy to picture endless formations of B-17 Flying Fortresses and B-24 Liberators cutting
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M1 Garand and the Transformation of Modern Warfare
It’s not the history of a rifle—the history of how one rifle can transform everything. When, in 193,6, the United States formally adopted the M1
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Most Impressive Feats of the YF-12A Interceptor
Few aircraft ever pushed the limits of speed, height, and technology nearly as far as the YF-12A. Offspring of the same lineage that would produce
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High-Stakes Diplomacy: Inside Efforts to End the Russia-Ukraine War
The Russia-Ukraine war is now a pre-eminent battle of war power as much as political chess, where Washington, Brussels, and Moscow decisions are as much
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Russia’s Su-57 Stealth Fighter Struggles Explained
The current Sukhoi Su-57, better known by its NATO appellation “Felon,” was Russia’s response to the world of fifth-generation stealth fighter planes. On paper, it
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Israel’s Gaza Evacuation Orders: A Defining Moment in Modern Conflict
Israel’s repeated military intrusions into Gaza have become synonymous with mass orders of evacuation, each affecting more people than the last. Hundreds of thousands of
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7 Key Lessons from the Drone War in Ukraine and Russia
The conflict in Ukraine has made the drone an integral part of contemporary warfare. The warring parties are learning at a rapid pace, testing new
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The Military Recruiting Turnaround: Shifting Policies and America’s Battle for Talent
The U.S. military had a severe recruiting crisis for years, with commanders warning the issue could have long-lasting effects. The Army had special trouble reaching
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10 Fighter Aircraft That Failed to Deliver
In the world of combat flying, where seconds count, a fighter’s success hinges on split-second choices. A minor design adjustment can make a legend out
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Europe and America at Odds: The Battle Over Ukraine’s Future
Ukraine today is a fragile tightrope for global leaders, whose leaders are traversing the tenuous tightrope of peace and war, unity and disintegration. With fighting
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10 Largest Aircraft Carriers Shaping Naval Power Today
Aircraft carriers have long been the crowns of naval power—airfields that float on the water, extend a nation’s influence, deter competitors, and project military prestige.
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Trump’s Military Push Against Cartels: Implications for the U.S. and Mexico
President Donald Trump has made a historic step in the conflict with Latin American drug cartels, signing quietly a directive allowing the Pentagon to consider
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