Missing Man Formation: A Salute to Fallen Airmen
Have you ever looked up at the sky and saw a squadron flying overhead perfectly in position, only for one to suddenly pull away, leaving…
Solo Snipers and Infinite Ammo: 10 Errors Movies Make Involving Guns
Some of Hollywood’s most popular action heroes are expected to know a thing or two when it comes to firearms, and we know how inaccuracies…
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Named Best Film of 2022 By National Board of Review
The highly-anticipated sequel to 1986’s Top Gun has received a major honor. Top Gun: Maverick has been named the best film of 2022 by the…
Poland to Station German Patriot Air Defense Systems Within Territorial Boundaries Following Accidental Missile Strike
Poland’s government has announced it’ll be installing German Patriot missiles along the country’s border with Ukraine. Word of the agreement follows a dispute between Germany…
Two Russian Air Bases Were the Victims of Targeted Strikes By Ukrainian UAVs
Two Russian air bases were the targets of strikes by Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), according to reports coming out of Eastern Europe. Along with…
Photos That Showcase the Durability of American Aircraft During World War II
Given the numerous theaters American aircraft flew in throughout World War II, it’s no wonder the majority suffered extensive damage at the hands of the…
IJN Shinano: The Largest Warship Ever Sunk By a Submarine
The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) laid down many large ships during the Second World War. One was IJN Shinano, a Yamato-class ship that was converted…
Viktor Belenko: The Soviet Pilot Whose Defection Gave the West Access to the MiG-25
Viktor Belenko was a Soviet pilot who defected to the United States during the height of the Cold War. A number of things make his…
The Subtle Philosophy Behind Staircases In Medieval Castles
Castles were a common architectural structure throughout the medieval period, and they were constantly under attack. Just looking at them, one could describe these fortifications…
The V-280 Valor Will Replace the US Army’s Fleet of Black Hawk and Apache Helicopters
The US Army has awarded Bell and Lockheed Martin a contract to replace its aging fleet of Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks and Boeing AH-64 Apaches.…
Ampulomet: The Unusual Soviet Anti-Tank Gun That Quickly Fell Into Obscurity
A number of weapons were developed during the Second World War. Some saw success and widespread use throughout the conflict, such as the M3 Grease…
Vladimir Putin Concedes Peace Deal Likely Needed to End Ongoing War In Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed the Kremlin will likely need to reach an agreement with Ukraine regarding the ongoing war between the two countries,…