Is the US Army Giving Up on the Helicopter?
The ongoing Ukraine War has shown the limits of helicopters, particularly in comparison to drones…
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The Pentagon’s Name Games Are Costing Taxpayers…
Since taking office, the Trump administration has declared a war on “woke” military naming—yet its…
More Fighter Jets Won’t Help the US Air Force Win the…
The Air Force continues to rely almost exclusively on manned fighter aircraft—even though these…
What to Know About “Raven Rock,” the US…
America’s “Raven Rock” complex in southern Pennsylvania is perhaps the best-known of the US…
Why Does Donald Trump Want to Test Nuclear Weapons…
The Trump administration’s renewed focus on nuclear issues after decades of neglect is welcome. But…
Why Don’t B-1 Lancer Bombers Carry Nuclear Weapons…
The United States voluntarily de-nuclearized its B-1 bombers in the 1990s in accordance with the…
Here’s Why America’s “THAAD” Air Defense System Is So…
Unusually, the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile does not have an explosive…
How America Protects Its Airspace
The United States air defense network relies on a mix of sensors, rapid response fighter jets, and…
Why It’s Surprisingly Easy to Fly the B-2 Spirit Bomber
Owing to its obvious lack of aerodynamics, the B-2’s flight envelope is fairly narrow—but within it,…
The US Military Just Got Its 750th HIMARS Launcher
The HIMARS multiple rocket launcher is one of the world’s most demanded military platforms, due in…
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