Boaters in certain zones cannot get too close to U.S. Navy vessels, and there's a specific protocol to follow should they absolutely have to pass them.
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The U.S. Navy needs to have at least 11 active aircraft carriers; while it currently meets that number, there are only a handful actually deployed.
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Most people know that ships use nautical miles to measure distance, as it is in the name. You might be surprised, however, to learn that airplanes do too.
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You might expect modern battle tanks to have embraced automation, but many of them still have a fourth crew member tasked with loading ammunition.
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You've probably heard of a Sherman tank, but there were actually multiple Sherman models. One in particular had a very strange engine running it.
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The SR-71 Blackbird can fly faster than just about anything — so fast, in fact, that it broke the radar system of a jet trying to observe it in the 1960s.
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Nearly 20 years after being decommissioned, the USS Juneau went out with a bang courtesy of a Japanese torpedo. But this was no act of aggression.
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The Blue Angels are flying around the U.S. this summer, and we've rounded up some of the best and most popular places to see the shows. Here's the list.
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The SR-71 Blackbird was an incredibly complex plane, requiring the use of cutting-edge materials that were very sensitive to manufacturing conditions.
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Russia is preparing to add a formidable new submarine to its fleet. What could make this vessel one of its most significant in years?
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The U.S. Government is in talks with big auto manufacturers to use some of their production capacity to build missile parts. Here's what's happening.
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North Korea has made history by commissioning its first destroyer, the Choe Hyon, which is also the nation's largest ever warship at 5,000 tons.
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Aircraft carrier flight decks are designed to endure all sorts of punishment, be it from aircraft or the elements. But what are these decks made of exactly?
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A lot of modern fighter jets have green lights on their bodies, especially around the fuselage and the tail. What are these lights actually for?
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Ukraine has become something of a hotspot for interesting military innovations, and these portable armored bunkers are another addition to that list.
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Irsael's Iron Beam uses a 100-kilowatt laser to zap drones cheaply and quickly. Now, the country has plans to get this system working off the ground.
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The latest iteration of Air Force One has been revealed for the first time. The plane, donated by Qatar, is only intended to be used temporarily.
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When it comes to designations for U.S. fighter planes, they generally follow a logical pattern. The U.S. has flown the F-14, F-15, and F-16, but not F-13 or 17.
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America has one of the longest-serving ships in history -- the USS Constitution, built in the 1700s and made of wood. It's about to set sail again.
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Military amphibious vehicles tend to be large, rugged, and armed to the teeth. One joint Brazilian and Italian-designed vehicle also tips the scales.
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Turkey makes its own fifth-generation fighters, but it relies on U.S. engines to power them -- for now. Here's why that is and when that might change.
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Auto manufacturers and the military have collaborated on multiple occasions. Here are some prominent examples of major car brands making military hardware.
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Long before AI, drones and satellites, a groundbreaking spy plane emerged from an extraordinary mission filled with intrigue, risk, and irony.
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The Navy has received criticism in recent years for long delays when it comes to construction and maintenance, so it's a surprise one sub is done a month early.
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Sometimes, the military planes you see in the air aren't ours, but test flights of craft intended for other countries, like this F-16 spotted in Texas.
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The U.S. Navy's "Silent Service" plays a crucial role in national defense. But how did it earn one of the military's most intriguing nicknames?
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The U.S. Air Force is pushing hard to get the B-21 Raider ready for 2027, with combat testing of the stealth bomber beginning much sooner than usual.
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