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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Why The US Military's M103 Heavy Tank Never Received A Name
The upgraded M4 Sherman was known as the Firefly, while the M4A3E8 Sherman was known as "Easy 8." The M103 heavy tank, however, never received a nickname.
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Why The US Navy Still Doesn't Have An Attack Helicopter
The U.S. Army has the AH-64 Apache, the Marine Corps has the AH-1 Cobra, but the Navy doesn't use a dedicated combat chopper. There's a good reason.
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5 Private Jets With Military Variants That Fly Air Force Missions
While the civil and military aviation realms are indeed different on paper, there have been occasions where the two intersected.
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Robot Wolves & More: Every Weapon China Displayed At Its Military Parade
China unveiled a slew of new weapon systems during its parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in the Pacific, including robo dogs.
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Why Did Lockheed Martin Stop Making Commercial Planes?
Lockheed Martin is well known for its advanced fighter jets and military systems, but at one point it developed civilian airplanes, as well. What happened?
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Every Aircraft Carrier Japan Had Active During World War 2
The U.S. may have fielded the largest aircraft carrier fleet in World War 2, but Japan was no slouch. Through conversions, it also amassed a pretty large fleet.
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Who Makes China's Tanks And Where Are They Made?
China’s tanks are central to its military strategy, but production is tightly controlled. Here’s what to know about the companies and factories behind them.
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How Fast Can A Fighter Jet Fly Across The Entire United States?
It's no secret that fighter jets can reach some incredible speeds, but how fast could one soar from one coast of the United States to the other?
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Why The US Army Parks Thousands Of Tanks In The California Desert
When the U.S. military doesn't have need for certain vehicles, it parks them in the middle of the Mojave desert in California. There's a good reason for this.
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Here's Why A Space Force Uniform Has 6 Buttons On It
The U.S. Space Force is the newest branch of America's military, so it needed uniforms that looked unique. Here's why the designers settled on six buttons.
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How Do Diesel Submarine Engines Work While Underwater?
America's nuclear-powered submarines aren't the only variation of the submersible out there. There are also diesel-electric subs, which work differently.
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Why Did The US Air Force Retire The SR-71 Blackbird?
The SR-71 Blackbird was the world's fastest jet, with the ability to fly at Mach 3.3, or 2,193.2 mph. However, it was retired in 1997 by the U.S. Air Force.
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