The SR-71 was so fast that when fired upon with a surface-to-air missile, the SR-71 could simply accelerate and outrun it. Perhaps no aspect of human flight captivates the public’s imagination like ...

Since the invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin appears to have made conventional weapons its greater priority—at least for now.

In December, the brutal Assad regime collapsed. The Russian military, which had a significant naval, ground, and air presence in the country, had to pull out its forces as quickly as possible. The ...

A few months ago, the South Korean and Ukrainian intelligence services revealed that North Korea had sent approximately 11,000 troops to fight on behalf of Russia. “As of mid-January 2025, Democratic ...

The sole U.S.-government-owned and operated arsenal has been unable to meet the “unprecedented demand” of more than 30 new barrels per month.

Produced by Saab, the JAS 39 Gripen is one of the greatest, most underrated warplanes in the world. With the constant threat of Venezuela just next door, and the challenges of handling insurgency ...

Barb and her gonzo CO were a problem for America’s enemies—and a much-needed solution for the United States.

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union’s navy was a dynamic foe of the West. Notably, the Soviet submarine force was a real challenger to the United States Navy and NATO. Soviet submarine designers ...

Trump’s suggestion of a trilateral arms agreement between the United States, Russia, and China is strategically interesting—but doomed to failure.

Russia’s most famed modern arms maker is set to introduce a newly designed “handheld machine gun” at next month’s IDEX defense industry show in Abu Dhabi. The Kalashnikov Concern, which manages about ...

Central Asia is a strategically significant region abundant in resources and economic potential. It can and should emerge as a hub for positive and profitable U.S. engagement. Securing critical ...

Kyiv’s prioritization of its booming drone industry has been instrumental in the country’s ability to thwart Russian advances. Nearly three years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, drone use continues ...