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For the first time in history, the world spent more than $2 trillion on its militaries in 2021. Most of that came from the $801 billion the United States spent on defense, more than the $777 billion...
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During this war, Ukraine has used artillery fire to great effect to defend against the invading Russian troops. Many of the artillery Ukrainian troops have used have been American-made. The U.S. has...
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The United States has a massive military presence in the world, and to achieve military superiority, it spends more on defense annually than the next 10 countries combined, a list that includes...
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The rise of e-commerce — buying things online rather than at brick-and-mortar stores — has been one of the most disruptive developments in the history of American retail. From groceries to...
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The United States showcased an impressive naval fleet in WWII. Among the numerous ships that served during the war, a select few stood out as the most decorated, earning battle stars for their...
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Earlier this year the White House released President Joe Biden’s defense budget request for fiscal year 2024 that begins Oct. 1. The total proposed defense budget request from the executive branch...
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The U.S. Navy fleet currently includes 243 surface and underwater vessels in 19 different classes, including various aircraft carriers, assault ships, transport docks, submarines, and more. Each of...
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Aircraft first became a significant weapon of war in World War I. At first, the planes were used to scout out enemy positions from the air. As the conflict progressed, the aircrafts were repurposed...
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Ask any American gun owner the firearm they learned to shoot with, and odds are it will have been a .22 caliber rifle or handgun. A low-cost ammunition with little to no recoil, .22 Long Rifle, or ....
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After completing a war games exercise last month, The U.S. House China committee advanced a number of suggestions to congress. One of the recommendations is for the U.S. government to establish a...
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The American Civil War was a period of significant milestones in the history of military cavalry. Not only did America’s use of cavalry peak in the Civil War with more than 1 million cavalry troops...
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The United States has sent billions of dollars in security assistance to Ukraine since Russia’s invasion of the country in February 2022. Ukrainians soldiers have armed with tanks, howitzers,...
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Handguns – particularly semi-automatic pistols – are far and away the most popular type of firearm in the United States. In a reversal of a long-term trend, American firearm manufacturers...
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The U.S. has an extensive global military network that by far is the world’s largest. The country operates about 750 bases in 80 countries abroad. About 60% of these facilities are larger than 10...
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There is no greater service to the nation than giving one’s life for one’s country. President Abraham Lincoln movingly referred to sacrifice of Union soldiers in his Gettysburg Address in 1863 as...
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