WEAPONS OF THE WARSAW PACT – Book Review
All eyes seem to be on Russia these days, whether it be for the recent (and marvelous) World Cup tournament or for the more obdurate…
In Their Own Words – Remembering the Falkland Islands War
War is nothing like the movies. The life experiences soldiers have on the field are nothing like what an overview of the tactical map can…
“King Leonidas” Teams up with SEALs to Save a Russian President in “Hunter Killer” – Trailer Inside
Following on from Washington in “Olympus Has Fallen” and London in “London Has Fallen”, now it’s Moscow’s turn. The upcoming movie “Hunter Killer” is not…
“Tonka” For Sale! Your Very Own British Tornado – Bomblets not Included
This British Tornado F2 is a truly one of kind jet fighter. Commonly referred to by pilots as a “Tonka”, the Tornado had several variants,…
Packing Heavy! The Combat Kit for U.S. Soldiers in Operation Iraqi Freedom
The modern soldier now carries the heaviest combat load in the history of war. Weighing in at over 88 pounds in some cases, it is…
“Double Ugly” – The F-4 Phantom in 26 Photos
Without a doubt, the F-4 Phantom is among the finest fighters of the 20th century. Officially known as the McDonnell Douglas F4-Phantom II, the F-4…
“Invisible”? Apparently Not – F-35 Stealth Fighter Tracked by Website in Real Time
The F-35, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, is the most expensive weapons program in the history of the United States. President Donald Trump has publicly praised…
The Father of Jet Planes – The German Me 262 in 21 Photos
The development of weapons during the Second World War often laid a foundation for the technology that remains in use to this day. In a…
Must See Video: Normandy Vets Return to France Compliments of the Best Defense Foundation
Making a Remarkable Journey Back The Best Defense Foundation recently took several American WWII veterans back to Normandy this summer where they had served 74…
Still Going Strong – The F-16 Fighting Falcon
Originally designed to give the United States Air Force (USAF) superiority in the air, the F-16 Fighting Falcon has developed into a multi-role aircraft fighting…
Floating Combat Cities – Evolution of Nuclear Carriers with 20 Awesome Photos
The Navy airbases at sea are a significant instrument in maintaining security of naval forces and also providing mobile support of operations inland. They are…
Vietnam War Living History: Stories Of War From Those Who Fought
The Duke Museum of Military History in Rome, Georgia, has an ambitious plan to collect war stories from veterans of America’s wars. Presently, the museum…