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As strange as it sounds, it's perfectly legal for a civilian to own a tank in the U.S. But while it's legal, is it actually affordable? Here's the lowdown.
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Helicopters are used for medical evacuation, delivering supplies, and ground attacks. When they encounter a fighter jet in the sky, can they take it down?
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On commercial flights, oxygen masks are only used during emergencies, but fighter pilots don them anytime they're in the air -- and for good reason.
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China unveiled a slew of new weapon systems during its parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in the Pacific, including robo dogs.
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The U.S. Space Force is the newest branch of America's military, so it needed uniforms that looked unique. Here's why the designers settled on six buttons.
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Unlike just about every other fighter jet in the United States arsenal, the F-35 Lightning II's canopy hinges at the front of the aircraft rather than the rear.
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While stealth fighters are always getting advancements in technology to help them remain undetected, the B-2 Spirit requires a particular accommodation.
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The military has a regulation for everything, including how funerals are handled. These regulations include the formation aircraft fly in over a funeral.
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The legendary Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk is nearing the end of its service life. Its replacement is expected to revolutionize military aviation.
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We know that Boeing is already designing the next generation of fighter jets for the United States, but when are these aircraft expected to enter service?
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The B-52 Stratofortress is one of the greatest assets the United States Air Force has in its arsenal. Its crew is bigger than that of many other jet bombers.
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The USS Nimitz is an impressive vessel, but the man it was named after is an equally distinguished figure who left behind a defining legacy.
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Rivers often serve as natural barriers in combat. However, the U.S. Army can build bridges that allow tanks to cross them in a matter of minutes.
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Heat-seeking missiles are designed to follow intense heat signatures, yet they don’t always hit. Here’s what happens when one loses lock in the air.
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Bombers have undergone significant enhancements with the advancement of technology. This military bomber can now carry a truly massive payload.
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If you have a ton of LEGO pieces laying around and you don't know what to do with them, there is an app you can download that can give you things to build.
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Whether it's a nuclear or diesel-powered aircraft carrier, it takes a considerable amount of work to keep them servicing for as long as they do.
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The Sig Sauer M18 pistol has been the subject of much controversy since it was adopted by the Air Force, and it's currently banned throughout the U.S. military.
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A zero-zero ejection probably isn't something you hear of regularly, but supporting such an ejection is a crucial part of a modern fighter's safety equipment.
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Nuclear submarines are a key part of America's military forces, but we have still lost two of them over the years. Here's what happened to them.
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Boeing's B-17 Flying Fortress was a hero in World War II. Today it can be seen in museums. A few even fly, but nowhere near as many as Boeing built originally.
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Bomber jackets were invented for a simple reason -- to keep pilots warm in open cockpits, and they're lined in orange for another simple reason.
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It may seem like towing vehicles is something that is reserved for the land or the sea. Yet certain planes towed other planes often in World War II.
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The P-51 Mustang is easily one of the most popular combat aircraft to come out of World War II, making it a valuable item for collectors and enthusiasts.
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After World War II, Japan focused strictly on defense and needed fighter jets precisely for that. Its first fighter jet didn't come about until the '70s.
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Foreign nations rarely attack aircraft carriers unprovoked, but it's always a possibility officials have to keep in mind. Here's what would likely happen.
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America has the most aircraft carriers in the world, but it isn't the owner of the smallest carrier. That distinction goes to Thailand, instead.
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