David's Sling: What We Know About The Backup To Israel's Iron Dome
Israel's Iron Dome may get all the attention, but the nation has multiple missile defense systems — one of which is David's Sling. Here's what we know.
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What Are Helicopter Blades Made Of?
Helicopters are a marvel of modern aviation technology, but given that the rotor blades are doing all of the heavy work, what are they made of?
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10 Of The Most Impressive Experimental Fighter Jets That Never Entered Service
These experimental fighter jets may have been bold and cutting-edge, but they never made it into active service or combat.
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Why Military Logistics Is Just As Important As Firepower When It Comes To Winning Wars
While firepower makes a difference directly on the battlefield, logistical operations can turn the tide of war at many points off and on the battlefield.
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How Many Ships Could Be In The Russian Navy's 'Shadow Fleet'?
The Russian Navy has been using a shadow fleet in order to get around western sanctions. While the number of ships isn't confirmed, here's what we suspect.
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How Israel's Iron Dome Works (And Why It Doesn't Intercept Every Missile)
As tensions continue to rise between Israel and Iran, both are preparing for the worst. The former, has the Iron Dome, but it doesn't intercept every missile.
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Can A Black Hawk Helicopter Be Flown Remotely?
In order to make aircraft safer to operate, and more effective, autonomous flying helicopters could be the future of the U.S. Army.
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Operation Paperclip: 10 Inventions & Scientific Advances The Controversial Program Produced
The highly controversial Operation Paperclip saw the U.S. Government utilize disgraced Nazi scientists to get ahead of Russian ingenuity to stay on top.
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What's The Difference Between A Galleon And A Ship Of The Line?
Ships of the line were built specifically for war and boasted heavy armor as well as overwhelming firepower, while galleons were used for many purposes.
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How Many Su-34 Bombers Does Russia Have?
Russia has almost 150 Su-34 fighter-bombers at its disposal, although this number fluctuates as aircraft are destroyed in action and new ones are produced.
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10 Classic Military Vehicles You Can Buy Today (And What They Cost)
Classic military vehicles are expensive, heavy, and inefficient, but it's hard to deny their appeal compared to the hum-drum designs of civilian vehicles.
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How Many F-22 Raptors Does The US Air Force Have?
The F-22 Raptor was a cutting-edge stealth fighter when it debuted in 2005. Despite its strengths, the U.S. Air Force doesn't have as many as you might expect.
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Why Don't F-13 And F-17 Fighter Jets Exist? Exploring The Rumors
When it comes to designations for U.S. fighter planes, they generally follow a logical pattern. The U.S. has flown the F-14, F-15, and F-16, but not F-13 or 17.
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Does The US Military Accept Fighter Pilots Who Wear Glasses?
Military pilots require rigorous training, extensive knowledge of flying and military procedures, and the physical ability to handle the stress flight.
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How One Ancient Technology Helped Kublai Khan Conquer China
Discover the ancient technology that gave Kublai Khan a strategic edge in conquering China and shaping the course of history.
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What Helicopter Is Nicknamed 'The Jolly Green Giant' And Is It Still Being Used Today?
It's common for the general public to refer to anything large and green as a "Jolly Green Giant," and military helicopters are no exception.
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The Most Advanced Nuclear Submarine (Not Made In The US)
The US bolsters an impressive arsenal of nuclear of technologically advanced submarines, but which country has the most advanced submersible outside of America?
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What Does CH Stand For On The CH-47 Chinook Helicopter?
Boeing's CH-47 Chinook is one of the oldest and most recognizable helicopters operated by the U.S. Military, thanks to its obvious tandem-rotor design.
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The Design Flaw That Sank A Torpedo Boat (And Affected An Entire Class Of Warships)
Few military designs have such significant design flaws that lead to entire vehicles, vessels, or weapons being recalled or completely stopping production.
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Why Do Some Russian Fighter Jets Have Tires On Wings?
Tires on the wings of a jet may seem like an odd choice, but Russia is putting wheels on top of their fighters for a very smart defensive reason.
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This F-15 Was Able To Land With Just One Wing, Here's How
The F015 has always been known as a durable fighter jet, but one pilot took that to the extreme by landing one with only one wing. Here's what happened.
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Why Trump's Twin-Engine F-55 Fighter Jet Probably Won't Become A Reality
The president is no stranger to saying questionable things, and he had some scratching their heads when he claimed there were plans to make a twin engine F-35.
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Can Military Planes Land At Civilian Airports?
If you've never seen a military aircraft while boarding your flight, you're probably not alone. But are the planes allowed to land at civilian airports at all?
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What Happened To The YF-23 Fighter Jet
The YF-23 Black Widow II was a fifth-generation fighter jet that ticked all the right boxes: stealth, speed, supercruise, altitude, and futuristic design.
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How Many MiG-31 Does Russia Have?
The MiG-31 is a fearsome airborne military machine, but how many does Russia have available at its disposal and does that account for recent conflicts?
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What Are 'Swing Wing' Fighter Jets And Are They Still Made Today?
Most fighter jets have fixed wings, meaning they don't move. A notable feature developed for some fighter jets was the swing-wing, a design seen on the F-14.
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What Are TOW Missiles And When Are They Used?
The TOW missile has been in America's armed forces service for over 50 years and remains one of the most prolific weapon systems in military history.
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