Chris Lange - Writer for 24/7 Wall St.
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How much countries spend on their militaries has a direct correlation with their standing in the world, and it can ultimately tip geopolitical relations in their favor if they have the military might...
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The United States is widely recognized as the top military power in the world, not only for its extensive defense budget but also for its technologically advanced weaponry and global strike...
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Aircraft carriers are considered some of the most valuable military assets in the world, not because of their inherent firepower but because of the fleet of aircraft they carry. The U.S. Navy has 11...
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Armored all-terrain fighting vehicles, known as tanks, first entered the battlefield in World War I. These tanks began the age of mechanized warfare where machines are now instrumental in determining...
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The U.S. Marine Corps is widely known as one of the fiercest fighting forces on the ground, but it is also complemented by a host of aircraft that play a variety of roles adding to their combat...
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Since World War II, combat aircraft have played an integral role in practically all major conflicts, owing to the military doctrine of air supremacy. Simply put, this means opposing forces are...
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The F-35 Lightning II is the pinnacle of American engineering and technology when it comes to fighter jets. Designed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin, in partnership with BAe Systems and Northrop...
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The U.S. Army takes great pride in outfitting its soldiers with the best arms and equipment to make them one of the strongest fighting forces in the world. These small arms act as a force multiplier,...
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The United States is widely renowned for having the most powerful naval fleet in the world, although it is not the largest by any measure. The U.S. Navy maintains this dominance of the seas by...
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The F-16 Fighting Falcon is one of the most widely used combat aircraft in the world. Although it was introduced to service in 1978, it continues to be widely popular weapons system. For many...
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The United States is by far considered militarily the strongest nation on the planet, and this in large part is due to its navy that has over 240 ships and submarines at its disposal. The U.S. Navy...
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The first widespread use of helicopters was during the Vietnam War, and these aircraft have played critical roles in every major conflict since. These rotary aircraft shaped the U.S. doctrine of air...
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The multiple launch rocket system, or MLRS, is a revolutionary rocket artillery weapons system that found its modern origins in World War II. Tanks dominated the battlefield in the first half of the...
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The GS-777 is a standard rocket launcher used by U.S. armed forces, building on a history of rocket launchers used by U.S. forces since World War II. Since the inception of this weapon, not much has...
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The multiple launch rocket system, or MLRS, is a revolutionary rocket artillery weapons system that found its modern origins in World War II. Tanks dominated the battlefield in the first half of the...
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