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Turkey Is Breaking New Ground with the Hisar-D RF Air Defense Missile

Turkey Is Breaking New Ground with the Hisar-D RF Air Defense Missile
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Brandon J. Weichert

Why Japan’s F-2 “Viper Zero” Fighter Is a Born Ship Killer

Why Japan’s F-2 “Viper Zero” Fighter Is a Born Ship Killer

In June of this year, the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) found itself faced with a unique challenge—as well as an opportunity. At that...

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Brandon J. Weichert

Why Is Donald Trump Sending Three US Navy Destroyers to Venezuela?

Why Is Donald Trump Sending Three US Navy Destroyers to Venezuela?
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Why Does India Need Its Agni-V Nuclear MIRV? America Might Not Like the Answer

Why Does India Need Its Agni-V Nuclear MIRV? America Might Not Like the Answer
22.08.2025 3

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Here’s How the New “CobraJet” Autonomous Vehicle Will Change Warfare Forever

22.08.2025 3

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The Arrival of the US Navy’s P-8 Poseidon Could Be the End of Maduro’s Regime

The Arrival of the US Navy’s P-8 Poseidon Could Be the End of Maduro’s Regime
22.08.2025 4

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Why China’s “Type 99A” Is Its Greatest Tank Ever

Why China’s “Type 99A” Is Its Greatest Tank Ever
21.08.2025 5

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Here’s Why the Russian Navy’s Newest Frigate Is Keeping US Planners Up at Night

Here’s Why the Russian Navy’s Newest Frigate Is Keeping US Planners Up at Night
20.08.2025 6

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Why China’s XLUUV Drones Are Sea Monsters

19.08.2025 1

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Why Northrop Grumman’s Phantom Laser Might Be Just What the Army Needs

19.08.2025 5

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Brandon J. Weichert

The Amazing Tale of “Easy Money” and the ACH-47A Chinook in the Vietnam War

The Amazing Tale of “Easy Money” and the ACH-47A Chinook in the Vietnam War
18.08.2025 2

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Taiwan’s “Cheetah” Wheeled Tank Is a Great System—but It’s Wrong for Taiwan

Taiwan’s “Cheetah” Wheeled Tank Is a Great System—but It’s Wrong for Taiwan
18.08.2025 3

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Would East Germany’s S-200 Vega Systems Have Kept NATO at Bay in WWIII?

Would East Germany’s S-200 Vega Systems Have Kept NATO at Bay in WWIII?
18.08.2025 6

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The Army’s New ULTRA Overland Drone Makes Its Case for Deployment

In an era where modern warfare increasingly relies on unmanned systems to minimize human risk and enhance operational efficiency, the United States...

17.08.2025 7

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Turkey Is Building a New Naval Drone—to Kill Other Naval Drones

Turkey Is Building a New Naval Drone—to Kill Other Naval Drones

In an era where asymmetric warfare tactics dominate naval conflict, Turkey has emerged as a key innovator in unmanned systems. The Arida-M Counter-...

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In World War II, the Soviet Union Built a Flying Tank

In World War II, the Soviet Union Built a Flying Tank

Research and development during wartime can be unbelievably creative. But old Soviet weapons designs during the various conflicts—notably during...

16.08.2025 2

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A Tank with a Jet Engine? The Soviet Union Tried It Once…

A Tank with a Jet Engine? The Soviet Union Tried It Once…
16.08.2025 3

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How Turkey’s New Ocean-Skimming TALAY Drone Could Revolutionize Sea Warfare

15.08.2025 3

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Britain’s RC-135 “Rivet Joint” Spy Plane Is Killing Russian Soldiers in Ukraine

Britain’s RC-135 “Rivet Joint” Spy Plane Is Killing Russian Soldiers in Ukraine
15.08.2025 4

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Why America Should Fear China’s DF-100 Supersonic Missile

Why America Should Fear China’s DF-100 Supersonic Missile
15.08.2025 2

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Lockheed’s Bold S-97 Raider Helicopter Is Looking for a Home

Lockheed’s Bold S-97 Raider Helicopter Is Looking for a Home

In the ever-evolving landscape of military aviation, the Lockheed Martin S-97 Raider stands out as a truly groundbreaking prototype that pushes the...

14.08.2025 4

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Taiwan’s Kang Ding-Class Frigate: Too Little, Too Late?

Taiwan’s Kang Ding-Class Frigate: Too Little, Too Late?
14.08.2025 6

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Why Does America’s F-35 Fighter Look So Much Like an Old Soviet Prototype?

Why Does America’s F-35 Fighter Look So Much Like an Old Soviet Prototype?
13.08.2025 3

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North Korea’s Newest Tank Could Be a Nightmare for South Korea

13.08.2025 2

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The US Army’s Directed Energy Weapons Program Still Has a Long Way to Go

The US Army’s Directed Energy Weapons Program Still Has a Long Way to Go
13.08.2025 3

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America’s Biggest Carrier Bomber: Meet the Navy’s A3J-1 Vigilante

America’s Biggest Carrier Bomber: Meet the Navy’s A3J-1 Vigilante
12.08.2025 2

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Russia’s Nuclear-Powered Missile Isn’t Called the “Flying Chernobyl” for Nothing

Russia’s Nuclear-Powered Missile Isn’t Called the “Flying Chernobyl” for Nothing
12.08.2025 3

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East Germany’s Army Drew from the Wehrmacht—in Style, Not Substance

East Germany’s Army Drew from the Wehrmacht—in Style, Not Substance
12.08.2025 7

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Britain’s “Type 45” Destroyer Disaster Has Arrived

Britain’s “Type 45” Destroyer Disaster Has Arrived
12.08.2025 2

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Why the Navy Needs to Ditch the F/A-XX Fighter—Before It’s Too Late

Why the Navy Needs to Ditch the F/A-XX Fighter—Before It’s Too Late
10.08.2025 3

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Saab’s JAS 39 Gripen Fighter Is the Real Winner in the Thailand-Cambodia War

Saab’s JAS 39 Gripen Fighter Is the Real Winner in the Thailand-Cambodia War
10.08.2025 6

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East Germany’s T-54/55 Medium Tank Was Ready for World War III

East Germany’s T-54/55 Medium Tank Was Ready for World War III
10.08.2025 10

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The Soviet Union’s Insane First Attempt at an Aircraft Carrier

The Soviet Union’s Insane First Attempt at an Aircraft Carrier
09.08.2025 7

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The Soviet Union’s Yak-9K Fighter Was Too Powerful for Its Own Design

The Soviet Union’s Yak-9K Fighter Was Too Powerful for Its Own Design
09.08.2025 7

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Did Russia Just Trick Donald Trump?

Did Russia Just Trick Donald Trump?
08.08.2025 5

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America Had to Bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki

08.08.2025 3

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Xi’an Y-20: Meet China’s “Chubby Girl” Cargo Plane

Xi’an Y-20: Meet China’s “Chubby Girl” Cargo Plane
07.08.2025 4

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No, America Doesn’t Need a “US Cyber Force”

07.08.2025 5

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Sean Duffy Wants a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon by 2030. He Needs Elon Musk’s Help.

Sean Duffy Wants a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon by 2030. He Needs Elon Musk’s Help.
06.08.2025 2

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France’s M51 SLBM: A Possible First Strike Doomsday Weapon?

France’s M51 SLBM: A Possible First Strike Doomsday Weapon?
06.08.2025 3

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North Korea’s Hwasong-18 ICBM Should Terrify the United States

North Korea’s Hwasong-18 ICBM Should Terrify the United States
06.08.2025 3

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Why India Chose Russia’s Su-57 Fighter Over America’s F-35

Why India Chose Russia’s Su-57 Fighter Over America’s F-35
06.08.2025 3

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Is Trump Really Sending Ohio-Class SSBNs to Russia’s Backyard?

Is Trump Really Sending Ohio-Class SSBNs to Russia’s Backyard?
06.08.2025 4

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Donald Trump Can Stop the Next Cuban Missile Crisis

Donald Trump Can Stop the Next Cuban Missile Crisis
05.08.2025 7

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China Thinks Its Lunar Colony Can Survive on Moon Dust

05.08.2025 6

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Elon Musk’s Nightmare: China Is Building the Weapons to Kill Starlink

Elon Musk’s Nightmare: China Is Building the Weapons to Kill Starlink
05.08.2025 10

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Russia’s DAN-M Drone: From Training Target to Wonder Weapon in the Ukraine War

Russia’s DAN-M Drone: From Training Target to Wonder Weapon in the Ukraine War
04.08.2025 8

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China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Just Scored a Major Win over the West

China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Just Scored a Major Win over the West
04.08.2025 10

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Remembering the Tragedy of the USS Indianapolis

03.08.2025 3

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Trump vs. Medvedev: When Windbags Collide

03.08.2025 10

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