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Used by the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps, snipers fulfill a specialized role in military operations. Their primary function is to engage high-value targets across significant distances, and from...
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The United States possesses one of the most powerful military forces on earth, exceeding all others in expenditure. Its defense spending surpasses the combined sum of the next eight countries....
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Next year will be 80 years since the D-Day invasion commenced at Normandy, one of the largest invasions of any war in modern history. While most Americans who know about the day are aware of the...
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In the realm of military and defense technology, the development of new weapons systems has been a consistent focus of U.S. army designers. Whether it is the development of new aircraft or...
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The strength of a nation’s military is determined not just by its naval vessels and firepower, but also by the personnel at its disposal. A country requires both men and women to manage the...
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Vadym Zhuravskyi went by the nickname “Viking.” Within a year of earning the rank of senior lieutenant, the 24-year-old decorated commander of Ukraine’s 95th Separate Air Assault Brigade was...
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In the modern era of air combat, speed isn’t everything. Stealth, maneuverability, weapons, and the disruption of weapons, are all essential to acquiring air superiority. But speed has value too,...
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The Battle of Stalingrad was one of the most brutal battles of World War II, and within this battle two men fought a historic duel that would be talked about for decades to come. The 2001 film...
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World military spending increased by 3.7% last year, according to a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute released earlier this year. The arms control and disarmament...
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The evolving scale of the U.S. military reflects shifts in geopolitical dynamics, budgetary constraints, and recruitment hurdles. The interplay of these factors has culminated in a reduction of...
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Over the four years of the American Civil War – from 1861 to 1865 – the majority of military casualties were suffered by Union forces. To maintain the integrity of the Union, federalist states...
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In August 2023, the U.S. Navy announced it would extend the life of four Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, which will keep them in service well into the 2030s. The announcement came at the same time...
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Military academies play a pivotal role in the officer training programs within the U.S. Armed Forces. One of the key strengths of the U.S. military lies in its ability to educate a substantial number...
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The U.S. military, one of the largest in the world, has dozens of special forces groups. Nearly all of the six branches have one or more extremely selective and elitee squad, reserved for the highest...
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The United States is the single largest civilian firearm market in the world. A recent Gallup poll found that 45% of Americans have a gun in their home. And many of those households have more than...
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