The United States military lags behind the commercial sector in one major technological advancement: electric vehicles. What advantages might a switch offer?
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With their twin rotors, Chinook helicopters are some of the most iconic military aircraft around. But what's the difference between the CH-47 and MH-47 models?
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The F-35 fighter jets feature a highly advanced cockpit filled with advanced technology, dedicated to radar jamming, increased visibility, weaponry, and more.
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The blade tip speed limit of a propeller plane's propeller can determine the plane's top speed for reasons relating to design, engineering, and physics.
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The military using powered exoskeletons is something you might expect to see in a science fiction movie or video game, but it might be grounded in reality.
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DDG, LHD, CVN? Decode key U.S. Navy ship abbreviations and learn what they mean and what vessels they designate.
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The military doesn't mess around when it comes to vehicles. For proof look no further than the Marine Corps motorcycle that runs on jet fuel instead of gas.
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The Containerized Missile System is a novel type of missile launcher, but what is it, how dangerous is it, and why is it attracting so much global attention?
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Among the storied ships of World War II, there's no lack of renown for aircraft carriers or battleships, but what were the cruisers used for?
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Once the pride of the U.S. Navy, its four battleships are now mothballed museum attractions. But if needed, could these decommissioned behemoths be reactivated?
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It seems that fifth-generation fighter jets are a thing of the past in terms of developing, with manufacturers looking to the future: sixth-gen fighters.
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If you've ever seen vintage bombers from World War II, you've probably noticed they have bombs painted on them near the nose. What are those?
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The Russian RS-28 Sarmat Satan II is one of the most powerful missiles in the world. We detail the details and range of this formidable weapon.
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If you've been to a military airshow in the past 20 years, there's a chance you've seen a mini C-17 Globemaster on display, but can it actually fly?
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WWI pilots were known for their aerial combat skills and were called aces. This Belgian ace did one impressive feat during combat as a "Balloon Buster."
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The F-35 Lightning II is considered by many to be the apex of modern jet fighters. But how does its top speed compare that of the new Chinese J-35 Gyrfalcon?
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The U.S. Navy's Zumwalt class of destroyers is undoubtedly one of the most unique boats launched by any navy, but why does it look like that anyway?
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The United States developed and built one of the most advanced flying machines in the world. Then it shut it down before it even finished its order. Here's why.
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Britain's Type 45 destroyer is one of the nation's most powerful and versatile vessels. It has been in service since 2009 with the commissioning of HMS Daring.
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The F-35 is in high demand. See which 19 countries operate it, how many jets they have, and what this means for future air combat.
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Some may already be familiar with the sonic boom that accompanies a break to the sound barrier, but when and why would military aircraft be allowed to do so?
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What's a nation to do if an enemy launches satellites that pose a threat to its security? Well, anti-satellite missiles are one option; here's how they work.
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These striking shipwrecks tell unique stories of adventure, mishaps, and naval history -- and you can get up close and personal.
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The Patriot Air Defense System is a mobile surface-to-air missile launcher and interceptor designed specifically to counter airborne threats.
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Wing fences are small metal vanes that once graced the wings of early jets. Here's why they have since disappeared from modern military aircraft designs.
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The B-2 bomber is a stealth military aircraft unlike any that came before it. Here's what to know about its origins and how many are still operational today.
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Navy ships can be massive behemoths, and that's also true of what's used to weigh down and stop these vessels. But how massive can Navy anchors get?
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