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At the beginning of this year, President Biden announced plans to send 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine to assist in its war against Russia. This Spring, the Department of Defense announced the first...
Firearms chambered for .22 LR caliber ammunition are inexpensive to shoot, relatively quiet, and have little-to-no recoil. These features make .22 caliber rifles and handguns popular with beginners...
The genesis of organized military forces can be traced back to Mesopotamia, which is located in present-day Iraq, nearly 5,000 years ago. Historians estimate that this early military unit consisted...
The ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia has inflicted significant costs on both sides. However, the recent developments seem to favor Ukraine, with its forces asserting the destruction of several...
The current U.S. Navy fleet comprises 243 vessels, both surface and underwater, distributed among 19 distinct classes. These classes encompass a range of specialized roles, including aircraft...
Throughout history, humans have been engaged in seemingly continuous warfare, with armed conflicts persisting for over 90% of the 3,400 years of recorded history. It is estimated that war has...
After a period of relative calm since the Cold War, the West must now confront an unsettling reality. The threat of an all-out nuclear war, once deemed unthinkable, looms large once again, with...
The F-35 Lightning II, hailed as the next-gen fighter jet, is currently in rapid production. As Russia’s war in Ukraine persists, NATO members are acquiring these aircraft to bolster their air...
The modern shotgun traces its roots back to “fowling pieces” of 16th century Europe. Unlike earlier designs, many modern shotguns are capable of firing multiple shots in quick succession and can...
Arguably, the United States has the strongest and most advanced navy on the planet, albeit not the largest by sheer numbers. China and Russia have more watercraft in their navies than the U.S. with...
The U.S. military maintains over 750 bases across 80 countries globally. The vast majority of these can be found within the contiguous United States, with Europe hosting the next most, followed by...
The Chinese military, or People’s Liberation Army, has made significant strides over the past few decades, rising to prominence as a global military power. Upgrading and outfitting its aircraft and...