A Black Hawk helicopter crash outside of Joint Base Lewis-McChord shone a light on the risks and harshness of military aviation, especially for elite flight
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The Lingering Threat of WWII Bombs Still Buried Beneath Our Streets
If you’ve ever wondered why, decades after the last shots of World War II echoed across Europe and Asia, cities are still grinding to a
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How North Korea’s Fighters in Ukraine Could Shift the War’s Balance
When North Korean troops first appeared in Russia’s trenches of war with Ukraine, it caused tremors in the world’s security community. For years, North Korean
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How Russia’s Airspace Violations Are Forcing NATO to Rethink Its Boundaries
If you believed the Cold War was dead, the last fortnight has been an eye-opener to recall that the security architecture of Europe is as
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An Icon of Cold War Air Power and Innovation
The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter is often identified as one of the striking yet controversial fighters of the Cold War. The concept of the Starfighter was
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The Role of Hypersonics in Tomorrow’s Conflicts
New technologies are redefining the nature of modern warfare, which is changing faster than most can anticipate, and it is quite clear that technology is
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Ranking the World’s Most Expensive Defense Projects
It was always so that the power of the air was and still is the most expensive “weapon” of modern wars. Ground Forces dig deep
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10 Times Air Power Transformed Global Warfare
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was never just a heavy bomber. It was an American air power symbol during World War II, and its legacy today
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Why the P-40 Was Crucial in WWII Air Power
When the general public is asked about World War II fighters, they first think about the P-51 Mustang, Supermarine Spitfire, and a handful of others.
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The Development Journey of Japan’s F-2 Jet
The Mitsubishi F-2 may not get the same international admiration as the F-16 or F-35; however, within the scope of Japan’s air defense strategy, it
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Battleship Warfare Ends: Lessons From the Bismarck
One of the most fascinating tales of the sea is none other than the story of the Bismarck. Built in February 1939, this German warship
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Who Wins in a Matchup of F-22 and Eurofighter?
Every then and now, there is a heated debate about the confrontation of the F-22 Raptor of the U.S. Air Force and the Eurofighter Typhoon
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