FN Five-seveN MRD: The Optics-Ready Sidearm Redefining Military Pistols
The FN Five-seveN has long been alone in military and law enforcement ranks as an eccentric yet dependable pistol. Its…
B-36 Peacemaker: The Cold War Bomber That Changed Strategy Forever
The Convair B-36 Peacemaker was one of the most impressive airplanes ever built—a flying embodiment of Cold War determination, human…
MQ-25 Stingray: The Drone That’s Revolutionizing Carrier Aviation
The future of naval aviation is at hand, and it involves the MQ-25 Stingray—the first-ever carrier-based unmanned aerial tanker drone…
A-7 Corsair II: The Precision Strike Jet That Never Quit
Nothing comes close to the Vought A-7 Corsair II when one wants to tell the story of air power during…
F-15EX Eagle II: How It’s Reshaping the Future of Air Superiority
The F-15EX is more than an upgraded relic; it’s a pragmatic decision by the U.S. Air Force to purchase new…
B-52J Stratofortress Upgrades: How America’s Bomber Gains New Life
For over 70 years, the B-52 Stratofortress has been the icon of U.S. airpower. It is a giant that, figuratively,…
B-29 Superfortress: The Bomber That Defined an Era of Air Power
Few aircraft have had as enduring an impact in history as the Boeing B-29 Superfortress. The bomber was more than…
NASA Starliner Fallout: Inside America’s High-Stakes Space Comeback
The Boeing Starliner capsule was developed to be as good as SpaceX’s Crew Dragon and to be a backup for…
Horten Ho 229: The WWII Flying Wing That Inspired Stealth Design
Few Second World War planes are as intriguing as the Horten Ho 229. Conceived from a combination of desperation, obligation,…
Carl-Gustaf M4: The Recoilless Rifle That Redefined Modern Warfare
Speed, adaptability, and precision are essential in modern warfare. The nature of combat has changed from large open terrains to…
B-45 Tornado: Moments That Defined America’s First Jet Bomber
The North American B-45 Tornado is probably not the most excitingly named bomber compared to those that succeeded it. However,…
V-280 Valor: The Tiltrotor That Will Transform Army Aviation
For over half a century, U.S. Army air assault missions have relied on reliable workhorses like the UH-60 Black Hawk…