Chris Lange - Writer for 24/7 Wall St.
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A standing army is the strongest deterrent against invasion. If a country had no military force then it would be at the mercy of hostile powers. The exception to this rule is Iceland, which has no...
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The U.S. Army operates a wide array of aircraft to accomplish whatever strategic objectives need to be met on and off the battlefield. These aircraft, whether fixed-wing or helicopters, fill a...
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO for short, was established in the wake of World War II to provide security to Western Europe from the expansion of the Soviet Union. The organization...
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Russian military forces have made solid progress in Ukraine over the last few months, culminating in the recent capture of Avdiivka. Much of this recent success is due to the fact that Russia has...
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Artillery units have evolved significantly since World War II by technological advancement as well as military doctrine. Mobility is perhaps the most significant area of advancement as well as range,...
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As the Russian-Ukrainian conflict continues, Russia has been making significant headway but not without some losses. Russia’s arsenal of helicopters has taken a significant beating over the course...
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The U.S. military constantly seeks to maintain a competitive advantage over its rivals by innovating technology and keeping its assets up-to-date. The main competitive advantage the United States has...
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Throughout the decades, military culture has played a significant role in shaping the small arms that enter the battlefield. The 2010s were marked by a trend towards enhancing the effectiveness,...
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Recent years have seen a rapid evolution of Chinese combat aircraft. Apart from its modernization effort with the navy, China’s military has pushed to develop and produce fighter jets to further...
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The 2000s were a defining era for the U.S. military, with invasions in Afghanistan and Iraq leading to the U.S. Global War on Terror. During this time, the U.S. military was seeking to outfit its...
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The Black Hawk helicopter is one of the most widely used military helicopters in service today. The fact that militaries around the world constantly deploy this helicopter speak volumes to its...
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American military culture is inherently linked to the firearms that defined different historical periods. In the Revolutionary War era muskets were instrumental in asserting American independence....
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Fifth generation fighter jets are the pinnacle of modern aviation as they feature a blend of stealth, advanced avionics, and agility. Access to these jets is exclusive only to a handful of nations as...
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The current geopolitical state of the world is causing many national militaries to reevaluate their assets, as instability is springing up in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Air forces, in...
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Gen. George S. Patton Jr. observed that, “By perseverance, study and eternal desire, any man can become great.” Patton was among a few leaders throughout World War II that embodied these...
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