Here's Every Military Helicopter Sikorsky Makes
Sikorsky is one aviation's oldest names, and the manufacturer continues to build iconic airframes and futuristic prototypes as part of Lockheed Martin.
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Why No Other Country Has An International Military Base On US Soil
The United States military maintains a large number of bases around the world, but no other country has a base in the U.S. and there's a good reason why.
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Every VTOL Fighter Jet Ranked From Worst To Best
Aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing aren't unusual in the civilian world, but are far more of a rarity when it comes to fighter jet fleets.
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What Is The 'Pickle' Button On Fighter Jets For?
The word "pickle" has many different meanings in the English language as both a noun and verb. There are even a few uses specific to the United States military.
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An F-16 Fighter Jet Made History With Air-To-Air Kill In Russia-Ukraine War
The F-16 is as legendary as fighter planes come, but it's showing no signs of slowing down, adding another feather to its cap in the Russia-Ukraine War.
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Iron Maiden Singer Bruce Dickinson Is A Licensed Pilot - And Even Hosted A Safety Training Video
Famous for his voice as Iron Maiden's frontman, Bruce Dickinson has over 7,500 hours as a pilot -- often injecting his passion for aviation into his music.
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Here's Where You Can Find Military Surplus Gear Online
This might come as a surprise, but civilians can buy military surplus gear and even vehicles (provided their dangerous hardware is rendered inert) online.
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9 Movies That Filmed Scenes On Aircraft Carriers
Fortunately for movie studios, the U.S. Navy and other military forces are willing to allow directors to shoot movie scenes on their ships.
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How Tall Is Too Tall To Fly A Fighter Jet? What The US Air Force Says
If you want to become a fighter pilot, there may be good news for you in the Air Force's revised height standards. But there are lots of other requirements.
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20 Best Fighter Jets And Planes Of All Time
Planes revolutionized warfare in the 20th Century, and these fighter jets represent the best in military innovation during their time.
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Why Some US Military Stealth Fighter Jets Don't Have Internal Guns
Fighter aircraft are usually stocked with guns and weapons to launch an attack or defend against one. However, not all of them are stocked with internal guns.
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Russia's Newest Defense Against Drones Are Bullets That Split Apart Once Fired
While this technology has been around in some form or another for decades, Russia has created a new type of bullet to be used in the Russo-Ukraine War.
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The Deadliest Shipwreck Of WWII Isn't What You Think
More than 20,000 ships were lost at sea during the Second World War, but the deadliest shipwreck of WWII didn't result due to a combat engagement..
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Has The Saab JAS 39 Gripen Fighter Jet Ever Seen Combat?
The Saab JAS 39 Gripen was originally developed for Sweden and has since been used by Hungary, the Czech Republic, South Africa, Brazil, and Thailand.
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Updated US Decoy System Puts Non-Existent Fighter Jets On Enemy Radars
Advances in aerial warfare have necessitated improvements to the decoys that keep pilots alive, too, as exemplified by this advanced decoy system.
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Russia Returns World's Most Heavily-Armed Warship To The Sea After $5B Facelift
After nearly three decades out of service, this Soviet-era, nuclear-powered behemoth is set to plow the waves once again.
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US Navy Signs $418M Deal To Scrap History-Making Nuclear Aircraft Carrier
After more than a decade of planning (and one computer glitch), the USS Enterprise is finally going to be scrapped, at the cost of $418.5 million.
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5 Of The Most Difficult Jobs On A US Navy Aircraft Carrier
Navy aircraft carriers require the work of thousands of dedicated sailors. While no job on a carrier is ever easy, some are more challenging than others.
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US Pilots Were Flying Over The Soviet Union – Then Hit A Free-Fall At 83,000 Feet
What happens when the world's fastest spy plane loses power at 83,000 feet? Discover the classified Cold War rescue mission over enemy airspace.
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Legendary WWII Submarine Crosses Lake Michigan For First Repairs In 50 Years
One of the U.S.' most decorated WWII submarines has left the museum dock it calls home, crossing Lake Michigan for its first repairs in decades.
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9 Of The Most Notable Aircraft That Fought In The Battle Of Britain
The Battle of Britain is one of the most famous air campaigns in history. Here are the airplanes that left the biggest mark on the conflict.
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Navy Investigating Viral Blue Angel Flyover That Sent Beach Chairs & Tents Flying
A Blue Angels flyover got a bit too close for comfort on a beach in Florida. No one was hurt, but the Navy is reportedly looking into the incident.
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What Is The 1500-Hour Rule For Pilots?
Being a pilot requires a significant amount of training, and there's a lot of rules to follow. One of those is the 1,500-hour rule. What does it mean?
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America's Missile Ranges Are Doing A Lot More Than Testing Weapons
Military missile ranges across America are dangerous places for people, but endangered and threatened animal species often find refuge within them.
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The Aston Martin Dreadnought Is Far From A Bond Car, And Maybe That's The Point
007 would probably hit self-destruct on Aston's new SUV.
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Only One Man Got To Fly NASA's X-15 Rocket-Powered Plane & The Space Shuttle
Flying either the rocket-powered X-15 or Space Shuttle would already be pretty impressive, but one man actually flew both. This is his story.
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SR-71 Blackbird Crews Prepared For Flight Like Astronauts, Not Pilots
The SR-71 Blackbird's capabilities are rightly the stuff of legend, but what might not be so well known is the preparation their crews had to go through.
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