There's A Good Reason Why US Navy Ships Use Onboard Calibration Labs
Many of the U.S. Navy's largest ships feature dedicated calibration labs on board. Here's why these fighting ships make space for these labs and their crew.
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Why Companies Making High-Tech Weapons Are Turning To 3D Printing
3D printing could very well revolutionize how the military manufactures munitions, but not in the way you might be thinking. Here's what the future may hold.
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America Could Save Millions On F-35 Engine Issues Using This $98 Solution
A surprisingly simple innovation is helping tackle one of the F-35's most expensive risks, saving time, money, and preventing costly maintenance headaches.
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Top Gun Pilot Names His Favorite Fighter Jet, And It's Not The F-35
Top Gun pilots have flown their share of missions in a variety of aircraft, so you might be wondering which one is the best. This pilot has his preference.
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Canada Taps German Defense Giant To Build Its Navy's New Submarine Fleet
Canada has chosen to enter negotiations with a German defense builder to supply its next submarine fleet. Here are the details of what they'll provide.
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What Is A 'Jellyfish' Drone Swarm, And Why Are They Considered So Dangerous?
Military drones continue to get more complex, and things can get very interesting when many of them work together in tandem, like an alleged Iranian swarm.
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What Does It Mean When A Ship Is 'Commissioned' By The US Navy?
Everyone knows what it means when a ship is built or is in-service, but what exactly is "commissioning" a ship, and what does the process entail?
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WWII Fighter Plane Goes On Machine Gun Run After 80 Years On The Sidelines
Fighter planes from World War II can be seen in various museums, but this model fired its machine guns for the first time in 80 years in a historic flight.
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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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