Chris Lange - Writer for 24/7 Wall St.
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Covert air operations began in World War I with militaries attempting to reduce the visibility or sound of their aircraft. Technology in this regard has made leaps and bounds since the First World...
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Strike fighter aircraft mark an important step in the evolution of military aircraft since World War II. Built to serve a few combat roles, these aircraft are capable of carrying out tactical strikes...
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Famed German general Erwin Rommel, nicknamed “the Desert Fox,” is considered one of the greatest tank commanders to ever live thanks to his campaigns in North Africa in World War II. Rommel...
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Throughout the course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, attack helicopters have played a pivotal role in deciding the outcome thus far. As it stands now, Russia boasts the second largest fleet of...
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The Vietnam War brought with it a new age of military technology. For one, helicopters were employed throughout the conflict in a variety of roles, and infantry weapons made impressive advancements...
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The Vietnam War was the first war that was truly televised to the shock and awe of the world. The world saw firsthand the destructive capabilities of American aircraft over the course of this...
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The Boeing Company is largely known for its commercial jetliners that are widely used around the world, but some of its most exciting aircraft find their place in militaries around the world....
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Fighter jets and combat aircraft are the tip of the spear in terms of technological development in militaries around the world. Jet propulsion was originally invented over 80 years ago, and since...
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Over the course of the past century, many conflicts have been decided by one side maintaining air superiority. Historically, the United States has produced many of the aircraft that have controlled...
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Tanks are a frightening force on the battlefield considering their firepower, size, and destructive capabilities. Not all tanks fall into this class, however. There are light tanks that rely more on...
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Northrop Grumman is known as one of the biggest aerospace and defense companies in the world with over 95,000 employees on its payroll and revenues in excess of $36 billion in 2022 alone. It produces...
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Rocket launchers have made appearances in many wars over the course of history, from Imperial China to the Napoleonic Wars and the U.S. Civil War. Later, the technology was modernized just in time...
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The Korean War began in 1950 between the North, supported by the Soviet Union, and the South, backed by the United States. Although this conflict was only three years long, it claimed the lives of...
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Next generation stealth aircraft, whether bombers, fighter jets, or uncrewed, would incorporate technology that is still largely in development. Stealth aircraft already in service in world...
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The shotgun was initially introduced in a combat role in World War I to clear trenches, and it has been used ever since for close-quarters combat. Although the shotgun’s range is limited, its...
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