'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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8 Propeller Planes Powered By Diesel Engines
Diesel engine planes are not a common sight nowadays, but not too long ago, they were at the cutting edge of long-distance, slow-moving aviation.
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3D-Printed Drones At Sea Could Change The Game For The US Navy
See how the US Navy uses containerized 3D printing microfactories at sea to build combat drones and transform modern frontline military logistics.
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New Anti-Drone Weapon Fits In A Shipping Container And Fires Faster Than Mach 1
A new anti-drone weapon called the Hermes aims to be a fast, precise, and more practical way of handling large numbers of drones.
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DIYer Recreated Germany's Most Famous WWII Battleship For $400 - It's Small, But Ridable
The Bismarck is one of the most iconic battleships from WWII. YouTube DIYer Julius Perdana created a tiny, functional replica for not a lot of cash.
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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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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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America Drops Experimental Drone Battalion After Less Than A Year In Operation
The U.S. Army is all-in on drones, but that hasn't stopped it from phasing out a drone battalion that's only been operating since November 2025.
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Every Japanese Aircraft Carrier Sunk In WWII
The Pacific Theater of World War II was one of the most ferocious naval campaigns in history during which capital ships engaged in tremendous battles.
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10 Military Operations That Failed Miserably
Every armed conflict requires careful preperation, but things rarely go according to plan. Here are some of the biggest military failures in history.
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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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Why Navy Pilots Call Themselves 'Aviators' – But Air Force Pilots Don't
While the words mean the same thing to most, "pilot" and "aviator" can have separate meanings in the U.S. military when it comes to the Navy and Air Force.
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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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Eurofighter Typhoon Vs F-22 Raptor: How Do These Fighter Jets Actually Compare?
From stealth and speed to weapons and maneuverability, the Eurofighter Typhoon and F-22 Raptor take very different approaches to air combat.
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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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5 Of The Newest British-Made Jet Fighters, Ranked By Top Speed
From supersonic solo projects to multi-nation collaborations, here are five of the newest fighter jets the United Kingdom has brought to the skies.
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Why Do Fighter Jets Tend To Fly In Pairs?
Flying in formation pairs is more than just a flashy trick for air shows. There's a practical reason for fighter jets to stick together in this manner.
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What Makes The Canopies Of Modern Fighter Jets Like The F-35 So Special?
From extreme weather to enemy attacks and electromagnetic interference, there are many forces fighter jet canopies are designed to defend against.
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5 Of The Worst Fighter Planes To Fly In World War 2
World War II fielded some of the first iconic fighter jets in military history. It also saw the arrival of some profound early failures in aviation design.
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'We Should Be Furious': UK Navy Drones Caught Beaming 'Heartbeat' Data To China
Automated signals were sent from these device to the company that sells it. Concerns arose when the U.K. Navy realized it had been sending them abroad.
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Want To Fly In A Real Fighter Jet? Here's Where You Can Do It
There are only a few people worldwide who have the training and skills necessary to fly a fighter jet professionally. That doesn't mean you can never fly one.
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Want To Drive A Real Tank? Here's Where You Can Do It
For those of us who want to drive a tank but can't exactly join the military, there are some places across the U.S. that offer you the opportunity to do so.
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Why Fighter Jet Afterburners Create Glowing 'Shock Diamonds'
The glowing "shock diamonds" that appear in a fighter jet's exhaust are striking to look at, but the physics behind their formation is even more fascinating.
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This 1970s-Era Fighter Jet Boasts One Feature That Even Fifth Generation Fighters Lack
Jet fighters require clean air to operate their engines, both free-flowing and without any debris. Only one older fighter can handle both issues easily.
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