Machinery & Gear | War History

Macchi C.202 Folgore: The Italian Aircraft That Impressed the Allies

Italian pilot climbing into the cockpit of a Macchi C.202 Folgore

When World War II broke out, countries wanted their troops to have the best equipment possible. However, this was made difficult by a variety of…

Gunner, HEAT, PC! Enters Into Early Access on Steam

Illustration of three soldiers running in front of a tank

The tank simulation Gunner, HEAT, PC! is now available through Early Access on Steam. The game, which is one of the most successful to have…

K2 Black Panther: One of the World’s Most Expensive Tanks

Munitions displayed in front of a K2 Black Panther

Due to the presence of its neighbors to the north, South Korea must constantly be prepared for the possibility of warfare. Kim Jung-un, the leader…

M240: The Machine Gun Loved By Both Marines and the US Army

Todd Neikirk
Seabee firing an M240B mounted atop a Humvee

In 1884, the Maxim gun was created, forever changing warfare. Over the subsequent 100 years, the idea of the machine gun was continuously improved. Some…

The XM204 Top Attack Munition Could Replace Landmines on the Battlefield

Samantha Franco
American soldier standing beside an XM204 top attack munition unit

The XM204 is a portable anti-tank munition that provides the launch of up to four top-attack munitions. By hitting the enemy from a top-down position,…

FICON Project: When the US Air Force Practiced Hooking Smaller Aircraft Under Large Bombers

Republic F-84E Thunderjet attached to the bottom of a larger bomber via a trapeze

As a result of the majority of the world’s powers participating in the Second World War, there were near-constant advancements in weapons technology. When the…

Indian Navy Commissions First Home-Built Aircraft Carrier

Indian Navy sailors standing on the deck of the INS Vikrant

The Indian Navy has officially commissioned its first home-built aircraft carrier. Nearly 20 years after it was ordered, the INS Vikrant, whose name is Sanskrit…

Last Remaining WWI-Era Dreadnought, USS Texas (BB-35), to Undergo $35 Million Repairs

USS Texas (BB-35) at port

Some three years after it was closed to the public, the USS Texas (BB-35) has been transported from its home at the San Jacinto Battleground…

Inside a Submarine: A Glimpse Into the Lives of Those Serving Beneath the Ocean’s Surface

Submarine surfacing in the water

Submarines are among the most mysterious places on Earth, with only a small number of people having experienced what it’s like onboard one. While most…

The Japanese Battleship Kongō was Among the Most Heavily Armed When It was First Built

Kongō at sea

The Japanese battleship Kongō had some of the greatest nicknames in history; the Japanese translations for the vessel’s many names are “Indestructible Diamond,” “Indra’s Spear” and…

CIM-10 Bomarc: The First Operational Long-Range SAM Ever Developed

People standing below a CIM-10 Bomarc

The United States was in a strange position following the end of the Second World War. Not only was this an era that saw rapid…

South Korea Signs Arms Deal with Poland to Deliver K2 Black Panther Tanks, K9 Thunder Howitzers

K9 Thunders driving down a road

South Korea has inked a deal with Poland that would see K2 Black Panthers and K9 Thunders delivered to the latter’s military. Totalling $5.76 billion…