Chris Lange - Writer for 24/7 Wall St.
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Throughout the course of World War II, artillery units literally defined the landscape. Tactical bombardment of enemy positions whether from the land or the sky created the gruesome landscape that...
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Sweden’s recent addition to NATO has brought into question many concerns about military strength within the European continent. However, military strength is not necessarily a requirement to join...
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The strongest militaries in the world are largely defined by their naval assets. Among the most valuable of these assets is the aircraft carrier. World War II was won in large part due to these...
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The Russian-Ukrainian conflict has now been ongoing for just over two years with each side facing down massive casualties in terms of modern warfare. Russia’s progress of recent has caused some to...
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Asia, best known for being the world’s biggest continent, is home to some of the biggest military powers as well. While the United States may rank as the most powerful nation, militarily speaking,...
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Air forces around the world are constantly seeking to get the most bang for their buck in terms of combat effectiveness for their fighter jets. The F-16 Fighting Falcon fills this role perfectly for...
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Owning the newest and most advanced technology is paramount in military doctrine, especially when it comes to combat aircraft. Old outdated air forces can hardly compete with the newest generation of...
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The military modernization effort within China has been incredible over the last few decades, to say the least. China has built up its naval forces and even plans to introduce new aircraft carriers...
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The African continent has been subject to war and upheaval for much of the last century and it currently comes in second for ongoing armed non-international conflicts per region. Governments and...
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Sweden is the newest country to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). With this addition, NATO greatly adds to its military might, especially in terms of its navy. While Sweden might...
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is by far the largest military peacetime military alliance in the world. It is composed of over 30 nations, mainly on the European continent. In terms of...
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Helicopters, specifically designed for military operations, first emerged during World War II. These played a series of roles but were primarily for reconnaissance and rescue missions. However, by...
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Speed is one of the most important factors when designing combat aircraft today. The first and foremost reason is survivability. Aircraft that cannot effectively maneuver, engage or disengage in...
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The Vietnam War witnessed the advent of the attack helicopter. It was the first major conflict that saw widespread use of helicopters in a combat setting. Since then, helicopters have played a role...
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Article 5 is the cornerstone of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, better known as NATO. Should a member nation fall under attack, this article is triggered and other NATO members must render...
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