The USS Texas (BB-35) Was Intentionally Flooded During D-Day
The USS Texas (BB-35) saw more combat action in her lifetime than most other US battleships, seeing service in both World War I and II,…
Black Hornet Nano: The Minuscule Drone That Aided British Forces in Afghanistan
Surveillance flights existed prior to the start of World War I. The first incident of aerial reconnaissance occurred in 1794, when the French used an…
Dream Chaser Spaceplane Could Transport US Military Troops to Space
The US military may soon be in possession of a new spacecraft capable of transporting troops to space and low Earth orbit within just three…
Has Russia Claimed to Have Destroyed More M142 HIMARS Than Ukraine Owns?
Since receiving its delivery of 16 US-supplied M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), the Ukrainian military has used them against Russian-held sites and equipment.…
Macchi C.202 Folgore: The Italian Aircraft That Impressed the Allies
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
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
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…
FICON Project: When the US Air Force Practiced Hooking Smaller Aircraft Under Large Bombers
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
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
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
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
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…