Europe
Is Poland’s New Tank Fleet the Best in the World?
Poland’s new K2PL main battle tank retains the core strengths of the South Korean mother version while still adapting to Poland’s operational requirements.
Will Russia’s Admiral Kuznetsov Aircraft Carrier Ever Leave Drydock?
Moscow’s sole aircraft carrier the Admiral Kuznetsov is essentially useless.
A Bigger Foe Than Moscow: China Challenges the UK’s Challenger 3
The now-in-development Challenger 3 promises to be the most capable main battle tank (MBT) produced for the British Army. It may also be its last tank.
P-47 Fighter Pilot Ed Cottrell Passes Away at Age 103
Cottrell ended the war with sixty-five combat missions under his belt in his trusty P-47.
Ukraine Has a Resource Far More Valuable Than Minerals
The Ukrainian military could become a truly devoted and grateful military ally for the United States for years to come.
Italy’s Macchi C.202 Folgore Was a Great WWII Plane. Why Has No One Ever Heard of It?
The Folgore’s lightweight construction (weighing around 5,500 pounds) and responsive handling earned it praise from its pilots and avowed respect from its adversaries.
Britain’s Gloster Meteor Summed Up in 5 Words
Ultimately, the Meteor was not great and not terrible. It was a steady, reliable bird, and proved useful for the British and Allied air forces.
Messerschmitt Me 262: How the Nazis Built the World’s First Jet Fighter
The jet boasted a top speed of approximately 540 miles per hour, far surpassing the fastest Allied piston-engine fighters.
The UK Looks to Fast-Track the DragonFire Direct Energy Weapon
The UK’s Ministry of Defense has committed to accelerating DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) into operational capability by 2027.
Despite Political Tensions, the Royal Air Force Is Buying More F-35s
Currently, the British military operates approximately 146 fighter aircraft, including 111 Eurofighter Typhoons and 35 F-35B Lightning IIs.
NATO Fighters from Poland Are on the Move
The Polish aircraft will conduct Air Policing on NATO‘s eastern flank under the command of the alliance‘s Combined Air Operations Center.
Is Russia’s “Sixth-Gen” Announcement All Smoke and Mirrors?
Until Russia can fix its fifth-generation Su-57 series, providing timeframe estimates for anything further is a moot point. As news surrounding the U.S. Air Force’s upcoming Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD)...