Sweden Is Sending Recon Planes To Ukraine: Here's What They Can Do
In an effort to bolster Ukraine's intelligence gathering and defense systems, Sweden is coming to aid with airborne defense systems and radar tracking.
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Stories By Matthew Lee
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All You Need To Know About The F-15EX Eagle II: The U.S Air Force's Missile Truck
Although the F-15EX is a core part of the Air Force's future force structure, it's been around for a long time.
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All You Need To Know About The Russian Air Force One
Much like America's Air Force One, Russia has a special plane just for transporting their President. Beyond that similarity, though, they're quite different.
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The Spotty Safety Record Of The Helicopter That Crashed Carrying The President Of Iran
The Bell 212 helicopter operated by the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force went missing in Iran's East Azerbaijan province.
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This Lesser-Known Gunship Variant Of The MH-60 Black Hawk Is Packed With Extra Firepower
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Blue Origin's BE-4 Vs. SpaceX's Raptor Engine: What's The Difference Between Them?
Between both efforts in private space industry, Blue Origin and SpaceX both have powerful rocket engines that will fuel trips to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
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South Korea's KF-21 Stealth Fighter Fired An Advanced Air-To-Air Missile For The First Time
Utilizing an advanced new missile capable of significant accuracy, South Korea's KF-21 jet live fire tested the first MBDA Meteor payload successfully.
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The US Marine Corps Just Revealed Rogue 1: Its New Exploding Drone
The U.S. Military is in the process of creating its own mini war drones, based on the same drone tech you can buy in stores. Here's what it's capable of.
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Stealth Vs. Speed: A Look At Trade-Offs In Modern Fighter Jet Design
Modern aerial combat has evolved significantly in the last few years with the advent of drones, as well increasingly more advanced automated weapons systems.
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The Great Toyota War: How Toyota Cars Changed The Nature Of Modern Warfare
Militias, rebels, freedom fighters, and various other armed forces have employed technicals for decades, thanks to the bulletproof reliability of Toyota trucks.
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The U.S Marine Corps Uses This Special Kawasaki Motorcycle That Runs On Jet Fuel
Kawasaki helped power the U.S. Marines' light duty needs with a specially-made motorcycle, filled with all sorts of customized jet-fuel-powered innards.
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Everything You Need To Know About The Kfir Fighter Jet
Israel has one of the best-equipped air forces today. Here's everything you need to know about one of its historically most significant fighter jets, the Kfir.
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Here's What The US Air Force's Brand-New Doomsday Jet Should Be Able To Do
While the United States has several bunkers in case of an apocalyptic scenario, there is also a flying equivalent known as the "Doomsday plane."
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Here's Why The M1 Abrams Tank Uses A Gas Turbine Instead Of A Diesel Engine
Unlike many other Main Battle Tanks (MBTs), America's M1 Abrams is powered by something more like a jet engine than a traditional diesel engine. Why is that?
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The U.S Army Just Unveiled The Newest Version Of Its Combat-Tested Bradley IFV
The M2 Bradley IFV has been a mainstay of United States ground forces for decades. Here is what the newest iteration of the combat vehicle will bring.
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America's New 6th-Gen Fighter Jet Will Most Likely Be Equipped With This Cutting-Edge Engine
The U.S. military is hard at work developing a next-generation fighter jet, and that will need very powerful jet engines. Here's what it will most likely have.
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This Unique Cold War-Era Soviet Tank Was The First Laser Tank
From the 1970s until its collapse, the Soviet Union's military worked on this clandestine laser tank.
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Why The French CAESAR Artillery System Is So Feared By Russians In Ukraine
In the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the Ukrainians have an advantage that Russia cannot match: NATO ally France's CAESAR artillery system. Here's why.
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The US Air Force Is Spending Billions On This Highly-Modified Boeing 737 Jet: Here's Why
The US Air Force is spending a jaw-dropping amount of money on a modified version of a 50-year-old plane. Here's why this is so important to the military.
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Here's What The Navy's New CMV-22B Osprey Can Do
The Navy has a new CMV-22B Osprey coming into service very soon. It's a VTOL aircraft with long range which makes it perfect for its designated mission.
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How Israel's Air-Defense Systems Intercept Ballistic Missiles In Outer Space
During Iran's massive recent missile attack, the most advanced branch of Israel's comprehensive, integrated air defense system neutralized many threats.
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Here's What The New Typhon Missile System That The U.S Army Just Sent To The Philippines Can Do
Typhon's arrival affirms the U.S. military's active role in the region's dynamics, particularly concerning China
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What Exactly Is SpaceX's Starshield (And Why Does The US Space Force Need It)?
SpaceX's satellite internet tech Starlink has already seen use on the battlefield in the Ukraine war. What's the difference between that and Starshield?
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F-35 Lightning II Vs A-10 Warthog: Which Is The Better Close-Air Support Aircraft?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is one of the most iconic airplanes still in use. How does it compare to the F-35 Lightning II in a close support role?
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The U.S Space Force Just Greenlit A First-Of-Its-Kind Combat Exercise In Outer Space
The U.S. Space Force is planning a first -- an actual space combat simulation. This is new not just for the Space Force or the U.S., but humankind as a whole.
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Here's How FPV Loitering Munitions Work (And Why They're Changing The Battlefield)
The war in Ukraine has introduced a new type of combat to the battlefield -- consumer-level drones loaded with explosive materials. Here's how they work.
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