10 Supercars Inspired By Iconic Airplanes
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The US Army Is Going Nuclear - Here's How They Intend To Utilize Next-Gen Energy
While the U.S. Navy already uses it for its large-scale vessels, the Army is moving forward on plans for its own portable nuclear power plants.
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Saab's Supersonic Stealth Fighter Drone Could Completely Change Aerial Warfare
Unveiled at a Swedish air show, the plane could use artificial intelligence to help human pilots of other planes. And that's just the beginning of plans for it.
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Legend Of Zelda Limited Edition Switch 2 Console & Controller Coming Out Soon - Here's When They Drop
To celebrate The Legend of Zelda's upcoming 40th anniversary, Nintendo is going all out with limited edition designs for the Switch 2 and its peripherals.
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They're Not Tanks, But These Beefy Next-Gen US Army Combat Vehicles Are Ready For Testing
The U.S. Army has a variety of armored vehicles, but it could always use new hardware, like this pair of combat vehicles that just hit the testing phase.
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5 Of The Weirdest Gadgets Sold In The '70s
While the advent of online shopping has released a flood of strange gadgets and gizmos, the weirdest stuff from the '70s still offers a unique kind of oddness.
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The US Navy's Next-Gen Missile Can Strike Targets Over 280 Miles Away
When this long-range air missile, known as "Malice," enters service, it is slated to become the longest-range air-to-air missiles in the U.S. Navy's arsenal.
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12 Of The Weirdest Ships Used By The US Navy
The U.S. Navy has fielded untold ship designs over the centuries, but more than a few of them have featured weird designs or have odd histories.
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5 Of The Most Legendary Aircraft Carriers To Ever Roam The Seven Seas
Here are some of the most legendary aircraft carriers to ever roam the seven seas.
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Behold, My Mini Arcade Machine Collection And Obsession
Arcades of the past have returned in the form of fully-functional miniatures so faithfully reproduced, you'll be shocked they're so tiny.
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Why US Marines Don't Fly Apache Or Black Hawk Helicopters
The U.S.' Apache and Black Hawk helicopters are iconic, but the USMC doesn't fly either of them. Here's why the Marine Corps has decided against both.
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Why Did Huey Helicopters Fly With The Doors Open?
The UH-1 Huey, famous for the role it played in the Vietnam War, would very rarely fly with its doors closed. Ordinarily they stayed open, and for good reason.
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Testing The Ostation 2 Pro Made My Gaming Life Feel Greener
This interesting-looking semi-transparent box is a rechargeable AAA and AA battery charger, checker, and storage unit -- and it works like a little factory.
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'We're Way Behind': America's Next Naval Shipyard Is Fighting An Uphill Battle
The U.S. wants more naval ships made, and while things seems to be moving in the right direction, a number of factors have resulted in slow progress.
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This 694-Foot Vessel Is Built To Sink And Resurface While Holding Navy Destroyers
The U.S. Navy has more than warships at its disposal — it also has massive vessels designed for critical support roles to service those warships.
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The 12 Most Innovative Fighter Jets From Every Generation
From the Me 262 to the F-35, these innovative fighter jets transformed aerial combat with new engines, aerodynamics, weapons, and pilot interfaces.
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US Navy's Newest Supercarrier Passes Sea Trials After Half A Decade Of Delays
The United States Navy has another supercarrier on the way, and it just passed its sea trials -- an important milestone toward its eventual commissioning.
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MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W Review (2026): Powerful Gaming In A Lightweight Build
The MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W bridges a gap between portable gaming and high-end PC with a light build and more-than-sufficient processing power under the hood.
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China's J-16 Fighter Jets Go Head-To-Head With Rafales For The First Time In History
The Shenyang J-16 and Dassault Rafale are both tenured 4.5th-generation fighters, but we had to wait until 2026 for the two planes to go one-on-one.
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite Review: A Costly High-End Headset For Die-Hard Gamers
The latest in high-end gaming headphones comes in the form of SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite -- and it seems that these cans may be worth every penny.
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Why Do Some Astronaut Helmets Have Gold-Coated Visors?
You may have seen gold visors on astronauts' helmets and wondered where the tint comes from. It turns out there's a good reason for it. Here's what we know.
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This Huion Electronic Notebook Inspired Me To Start My Novel (And To Doodle A Bit, Too)
This e-notebook might be just the push you need to get started on a new project if all you need is a smart yet simple piece of hardware to get you there.
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15 Unique And Useful Gadgets You Can Only Find In Japan
Japanese gadget makers have come up with some wonderfully odd ideas, from robot cats and snack dispensers to gadgets built for everyday convenience.
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'Ready To Fight': US Navy Skips Final Trials For Fast-Attack Nuclear Submarine
In an unusual move, a new U.S. Navy submarine has skipped the final part of the testing process, which has been in place since WW2. Is that good or bad?
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The US Army's 'Hammer Of The Gods' Could Turn GPS Dependence Into Wartime Weakness
The Hammer of the Gods could be coming to the battlefield, and it can severely disrupt a military's effectiveness by eliminating one key strategic variable.
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What Speed Do Fighter Jets Land At?
With fighter jets designed for high speed and maneuverability, their landing speeds naturally differ from commercial airliners — but not as much as you suspect.
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The Popular Fighter Jet You Probably Didn't Know Was Built By Samsung
While the U.S. has a history of selling fighter jets to its allies, there are instances where they're built on-site by local companies like Korea's Samsung.
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