Up To $280K: How The US Navy Is Trying To Keep Its Pilots On The Job
The US Navy is fighting a massive pilot exodus to commercial airlines with a $280,000 payout. Discover the strict catch required to get the cash.
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This Boat Helped Hunt Down WWII Shipwrecks - Now It Sails For The US Navy
The U.S. Navy has added a new boat to its fleet that was once focused on unearthing the past, but will now support the Navy's future endeavors.
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Why Navies Around The World Keep Submarine Propeller Designs So Secretive
The submarine's propeller is what moves the boat through the water, but it also serves another very important role, which is why it's so secretive.
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What's The Minimum Distance Boaters Need To Keep From An American Navy Ship In US Waters?
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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These Are The Only Aircraft Carriers America Currently Has Deployed
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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Why Do Airplanes Measure Distance In Nautical Miles?
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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The Reason Why Some Modern Tanks Still Rely On Humans To Load Their Main Turret Guns
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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This WWII Tank Was Powered By Grafting Five Chrysler Engines Together
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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A '60s-Era SR-71 Flew So Fast It Broke The Radar Screen Of A Jet Trying To Track It
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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US Navy Ship Ends Final Mission Underwater After Japanese Torpedo Strike
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 Best Places To Catch The Blue Angels Before The Summer Ends
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 Strange Reason SR-71 Blackbird Parts Made In Summer Were So Prone To Fail
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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What We Know About Russia's New 13,800-Ton 'Murmansk' Nuclear Attack Sub
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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Your Local Ford Or GM Factory Could Soon Be Making Missile Parts Instead Of Cars
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 Deploys First Navy Destroyer, Its Largest-Ever Warship
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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Not Asphalt, Not Concrete: Here's What Aircraft Carrier Flight Decks Are Made Of
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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What Are The Green Lights On Fighter Jets For?
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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Ukrainian Company Unveils Portable Armored Bunkers For The Front Lines
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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How Israel Plans To Take Its 'Iron Beam' Laser Airborne
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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New Air Force One Makes Its Debut At Joint Base Andrews
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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Why Don't F-13 And F-17 Fighter Jets Exist? Exploring The Rumors
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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230-Year-Old US Navy Warship Sails Again For A Historic Celebration
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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This Brazilian Armored Vehicle Is A 40,000 Pound Amphibious Beast
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 Still Relies On This US Engine To Power Its Homegrown F-35 Replacement
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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5 Major Automotive Brands Used In The US Military
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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Inside The Secret CIA-Soviet Mission That Built The SR-71 Blackbird
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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Fast-Attack Nuclear Submarine Returns To US Navy Service Earlier Than Expected
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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