Not long ago, the only F-14 Tomcat was the aircraft that only lovers of the air and even the lay public could imagine. Through its
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Inside the M60 Tank: A Battlefield Icon That Changed Warfare
One of the few weapons that has been so deeply marked in military history is the M60 machine gun. The M60, nicknamed “the pig” by
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The USS Jimmy Carter Submarine and Its Secret Missions
The USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) is a unique vessel in the U.S. Navy. It is named for the 39th President—himself a trainee submariner at the
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F-111 Legacy: Innovation in Swing-Wing Aviation History
The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark was somewhat of a paradox. In nearly all aspects, it seemed futuristic and yet, at the same time, it was
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Glock’s Global Impact: The Handgun That Changed Sidearms Forever
The story of modern military sidearms never fails to mention the brand of Glock with a lot of respect. Once upon a time, in the
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XM7 Rifle: Redefining Firepower for Modern Soldiers
The U.S. Army is ending its reliance on the M16 and M4 family of weapons with the adoption of the XM7 rifle which opens up
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ATACMS Missiles: How They’re Transforming Ukraine’s Battlefield
With the introduction of the long-range guided ATACMS missiles, Ukraine can strike targets much farther away, including those deep inside Russia and not just the
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F-16XL Legacy: Breaking the Mold in Jet Fighter Engineering
Firstly, the F-16XL is rarely mentioned when it comes to the most daring fighter jets ever designed. However, the F-16XL remains one of the most
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The Boom XB-1 Jet and the Revival of Supersonic Flight
Over twenty years have passed since Concorde made its last landing, and the dream of commercial supersonic flight has been almost unheard of. The future
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B-58 Hustler: The Supersonic Bomber That Never Saw Combat
One of those rare airplanes is one of the most amazing pieces of human engineering; however, a funny anecdote regarding the military ambitions is the
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The Story of Nord 1500 Griffon: Ramjet Innovation in Flight
Nord 1500 Griffon is a kind of no or very low probability yet fascinating figure, whose presence is paramountly striking when regarded as part of
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F-22 Over Iran: A Historic Shift in Modern Aerial Tactics
The skies that hover over Iran are full of tension, high risks, and the place where the latest technology and decisions in a fraction of
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