Europe

A Gripen fighter

Sweden Deploys Gripen Fighters to First-Ever NATO Border Patrol

The Gripen is enabling Sweden to demonstrate that its membership in NATO is not mere lip service.

A Charlie-class submarine

The Soviet Charlie-class Was Once the World’s Apex Submarine

The Charlie I-class submarines were intended for anti-surface ship warfare, primarily targeting U.S. carrier battle groups.

How Britain’s Wooden “Mosquito” Fighter Terrorized Nazi Germany

A critical advantage to the Mosquito’s wooden construction was its relatively light weight—giving it a fantastic top speed of 415 miles per hour.

Russia’s Army Is Growing, Warns Ukraine’s Top Commander

Despite its heavy losses, Russia has not only replenished casualties but also increased the total number of troops fighting against Ukraine.  

The British Army’s Mine-Clearing Drone Could Save Thousands of Lives

Developed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Pearson Engineering Ltd, the WEEVIL robotic plow can clear minefields much faster and more safely than current capabilities in the...

Why the Air Force Is Sending Another F-35 Squadron to Europe

Once fully operational, both F-35 squadrons will replace older fourth-generation fighter jets, increasing the capabilities and lethality of NATO air forces in the region.

The newly commissioned HMS Anson, an Astute-class submarine

The Royal Navy’s New Astute-class Submarine Is Nearing Active Service

The Astute-class boats, are the largest and most advanced attack submarines ever built for the Royal Navy.

How the Hawker Hurricane Saved Britain During World War II

The Hawker Hurricane was not as attractive or streamlined as the Spitfire, and it failed to capture the public’s respect in the same way. But the Hurricane was responsible for...

Cars sit in a lot with a Chinese flag

China’s Auto Sales in Russia Are Frozen Solid

Who could blame Russian consumers for being skittish about purchasing vehicles that can’t handle the cold?

The Two Reasons Russia Has Stopped Moving Forward in Ukraine

Despite local advances, the Russian military is struggling to maintain its offensive operations after almost one full year on the attack.

Moscow, Russia - Red square view of St. Basil's Cathedral at sunrise.

Russia’s Imperial Mindset Hasn’t Changed

If its imperial vision isn’t decisively defeated, any peace agreement with Russia over Ukraine is guaranteed to be merely temporary.

An M1 Abrams tank

America’s M1 Abrams Tank Is Old But Tough

Ukrainian officials have commended the M1 Abrams tank’s resilience on the battlefield.