Which Countries Use Russian Fighter Jets?
Russia is a major fighter jet exporter, rivaling the United States. Many nations import MiGs and Sukhoi fighters to arm their air forces and defend their skies.
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This 500-Foot-Wingspan Plane Might Be Boeing's Wildest Design Of All Time
In the early 2000s, Boeing explored building a record-breaking military transport plane. Here’s what made it unique, and why it remained only a concept.
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Why Is C-17 Globemaster Called The 'Moose?' The History Behind The Name
It's common for fighter jets and other aircraft to receive nicknames, but it's a little odd that an airplane would be referred to as an animal without wings.
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Why Some Russian Tanks Explode Spectacularly & Throw Their Turrets In The Air When Hit
Operating a tank in any military is a risky job, but the lack of a certain safety feature in certain Russian tank makes it considerably more dangerous.
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The Genius Engineering Behind Contra-Rotating Propellers
A contra-rotating propeller system uses two propellers spinning in opposite directions. This impressive feat of engineering changed the course of aviation.
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E-4B Nightwatch Interior: What Does The Inside Of The Doomsday Plane Look Like?
The E-4B Nightwatch is also known as the Doomsday plane and it's designed to carry our leaders through the most extreme circumstances. Here's what's inside.
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This Is One Of The Smallest Modern Fighter Jets (But It Still Has Quite The Sting)
There has been a decades-long international race to build the smallest fighter jet; this compact fighter still features the latest tech and weaponry.
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13 Of The Most Agile Fighter Jets Flying Today
These fighter jets make up for what they may lack in size with spell-binding mobility. These are the 13 most agile in the world today.
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Is The Grumman F-14 Tomcat Fighter Jet Still Flying Anywhere?
The F-14 Tomcat fighter may have been immortalized by "Top Gun," but its Cold War-era design means it's no longer flying the skies — or is it?
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How Fast Can Aircraft Carriers Travel & Which Country Has The Fastest?
Aircraft carriers are critical parts of some naval fleets; as such, they need to be fast. But how fast are they, and who has the fastest of them all?
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This Fighter Jet Is The Most Fun To Fly, According To A Fighter Pilot
The appeal of a fighter jet goes beyond speed or tech, but how joyful it is to take in the air. Here's what one seasoned pilot considers the most fun to fly.
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Which Tanks Were Used In Desert Storm's Violent Battle Of 73 Easting?
While it wasn't the biggest or the last tank battle of the 20th century, 73 Easting played an important part in bringing the Gulf War to a close.
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China Vs US Destroyers: How The Naval Warships Compare
U.S. destroyers are the backbone of the U.S. Navy's surface fleet, though China is rapidly building a modern fleet of warships to compete with them.
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5 Of The Most Iconic Radial Engines Ever Put In Tanks Or Planes
The radial engine may have fallen far out of favor for internal combustion development over time, but some military vehicles got impressive results from them.
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A Human Pilot Battled An AI-Controlled F-16 In A Real Dogfight - Here's What Happened
DARPA put its AI-powered fighter jet to the test against a human pilot in a live dogfight. The outcome offers a glimpse into the future of air warfare.
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How Often Does The Doomsday Plane Fly, And Is One Always In The Air?
The U.S Air Force operates a fleet of Boeing E-4B Nightwatches, also known as "Doomsday" planes. They are only flown under specific circumstances.
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5 Fighter Jets That Can Hold Their Own Against The F-16
Over a half century after the inception of the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon, it remains a world standard other fighters struggle to match.
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Japan's Massive Ship-Mounted Railgun Just Fired A History-Making Shot
Railguns seem like something straight out of science fiction, but Japan is had at work making them a reality and just made history with one.
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Why Private Companies Buy Old Fighter Jets To 'Fight' Modern Air Forces
It doesn't seem legal, but the military isn't the only organization with operational fighter jets. There are private companies with them, too.
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5 US Aircraft Carriers You Can Visit As A Museum Ship
Some of the largest and most significant battles in history were fought with aircraft carriers. Here are five historic survivors you can visit.
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The Story Of The US Army's First-Ever Tank
Here's how the U.S. built its first-ever tank, how it served in the army, and how we can still see its design in tanks on today's frontlines.
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Can A Helicopter Take Down A Fighter Jet?
Helicopters are used for medical evacuation, delivering supplies, and ground attacks. When they encounter a fighter jet in the sky, can they take it down?
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Why Brazil Sank Its Own Aircraft Carrier In 2023
There are many a reason why a navy would lay waste to an aircraft carrier, and this why Brazil chose to.
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What Does 'DEVGRU' Stand For In The US Navy?
The U.S. Navy's SEAL Teams haven't existed since the 1980s, as the were reclassified as the Special Warfare Development Group (or DEVGRU) in 1987.
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Why Fighter Jet Pilots Need To Wear Oxygen Masks
On commercial flights, oxygen masks are only used during emergencies, but fighter pilots don them anytime they're in the air -- and for good reason.
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5 Of The Fastest Spitfire Versions, Ranked By Top Speed
The Supermarine Spitfire was one of the primary warplane lines for the RAF during the World War II. They weren't are all speed demons, but some got pretty fast.
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What Does The Inside Of An F-15 Eagle Fighter Jet Look Like?
Pilots trained to fly the F-15 Eagle have lots of different toggles and screens to manage when in flight, requiring extensive military flight training.
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