UK Halts Training With ‘Unsafe’ Ajax Tank
The British military has put trials of a new vehicle on hold after reports emerged that state the vehicle is unsafe to drive at speeds…
How Cockroaches Are Helping The Army Build Better Legs
U.S. Army scientists are looking to the animal kingdom to help future legged robots catch up to the efficiency of tracked and wheeled transport. It…
SAS Hero Remembers The Regiment’s Darkest Day
The worst day in the SAS’s history was May 19, 1982, when a helicopter crash killed 20 of its elite members during the Falklands War.…
Avro Arrow: The Groundbreaking Jet Interceptor Canada Will Never Forget
The Avro Arrow is the subject of a frustrating and tragic story about a world-class aircraft that was simply too ambitious for the nation that…
Lost 52 Project: Navy Honors Explorer Who Discovered 7 Sunken Subs
Ocean explorer Tim Taylor has been awarded the Navy’s highest possible award for a civilian, the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award, for his work with…
These Large Military Aircraft Make Us Wonder How They Ever Got Off the Ground
As with every list about extreme machinery, equipment designed for the military typically ranks high in comparison to its civilian counterparts, which often have far…
Soldiers Lost On Flying Tiger Line Flight Are Finally Memorialized
Over 20 families gathered in May to witness the unveiling of a new memorial in Columbia Falls, Maine, dedicated to the victims of Flying Tiger…
The CIA Probably Wishes These Facts About the Agency Remained Classified
With secrecy being one of the CIA’s primary objectives, it’s not exactly surprising that us everyday citizens know rather little about the agency’s activities, even…
Lyndhurst Antiques Centre Apologizes For Displaying Axis Memorabilia
Lyndhurst Antiques Centre, an antique shop in Hampshire, England, has issued an apology for the sale of Axis memorabilia, following complaints made by visitors. Father…
The Jewish Commando Who Rode a Bicycle Through Normandy to Defeat the Germans
When you think of the D-Day landings, you likely don’t envision bicycle-riding commandos taking the lead and scouting the area ahead of the other units…
Everyday Slang We Didn’t Know Originated In the Navy
Over the centuries, sailors have created a language all their own to describe objects, people, actions and places. Much of this slang has found itself…
Barnes Wallis: The ‘Mad Scientist’ Who Tried To Emulate Earthquakes
When it comes to weird, creative, and sometimes downright ridiculous weapons during WWII, the British were in a league of their own. Leading the charge…