Europe

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.

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 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...

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.

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.

America’s M1 Abrams Tank Is Old But Tough
Ukrainian officials have commended the M1 Abrams tank’s resilience on the battlefield.