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It’s Illegal for the US Navy to Have Less Than 11 Aircraft Carriers in Its Fleet

Five McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornets flying over the USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74)

The advent of the aircraft carrier forever changed how militaries conduct warfare. Before, aircraft were limited to operations close to shore, but the introduction of…

‘I Regret Filing That Patent’ – Creator of the ‘Glock Switch’ Speaks Out Against His Own Invention

Pair of hands holding a Glock and a Glock switch

Glock is one of the biggest name in handguns, with the Austrian company’s weapons available worldwide for military, police and civilian use. As of late,…

The A-10 Warthog Was Built to Last – And These Facts Prove It

Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II parked on a runway

The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II – better known among airmen as the “Warthog” – is one of the most powerful pieces of Cold War-era…

Northrop F-5: The Supersonic Lightweight Fighter That Was More Beloved By American Allies Than the US Air Force

Northrop F-5E Tiger II in flight

When it comes to fighter jets, the emphasis has always been on making them faster and cheaper to procure and maintain, while not sacrificing their…

Two Dead Following Crash Involving World War II-Era Aircraft in California

Lockheed Model 12A Electra Junior in flight

Two individuals aboard a World War II-era Lockheed Model 12 Electra Junior – better known as the L12 – died when the aircraft crashed shortly…

We Wouldn’t Want to Come Across These Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) in Combat

Challenger 2 driving up a small dirt hill + Leopard 2A7+ driving through a field

Main Battle Tanks (MBT) are some of the best armored vehicles in any military’s arsenal. Typically serving on the frontlines as a direct-fire weapon, they’re…

USS West Virginia (BB-48): The Battleship That Survived Pearl Harbor and Exacted Revenge on America’s Enemies

USS West Virginia (BB-48) anchored at Sagami Wan, Japan

The USS West Virginia (BB-48) was one of the many American battleships to see action in the Pacific Theater during the Second World War. Miraculously…

The Capture of U-505 Helped America Crack the Kriegsmarine’s Ultra-Secretive Code

U-505 on display at a beach

The capture of U-505 by the US Navy was one of the most secretive events of the Second World War. While on patrol off the…

Boeing Delivers First Operational F-15EX Eagle II to Oregon Air National Guard

Boeing F-15EX Eagle II in flight

After an eight-month delay, Boeing has officially delivered its first operational F-15EX Eagle II to the US Air Force. Pilots with the 142nd Wing of…

Ukraine Claims Destruction of Sukhoi Su-57 Deep Within Russian Territory

Sukhoi Su-57 in flight

Ukraine has scored several hits within Russian territory, but few have been as major as the one recently announced on Telegram. Posting to its official…

Russia Launches ‘Counterspace’ Weapon Near American Satellite, Prompting Response From US Officials

Soyuz-2.1a launch vehicle being deployed

The United States has accused Russia of launching a counterspace weapon with the capability of attacking an American satellite within its vicinity. Deputy US Ambassador…

Did You Know the MiG-28 Fighters in ‘Top Gun’ Don’t Actually Exist?

Still from 'Top Gun' + Tom Cruise as Lt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in 'Top Gun'

Within the world of military aviation and popular culture, few fictional aircraft have captured the imagination quite like the MiG-28. Despite not really existing, it…