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A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle, assigned to the 104th Fighter Wing, takes off June 3, 2022, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts. The 104FW is trained to provide around-the-clock Aerospace Control Alert, providing armed F-15 fighters ready to scramble in a moment’s notice to protect the northeast United States from any airborne threat. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Hanna Smith)

The time an F-15 set off an earthquake panic

By Miguel Ortiz

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‘Ramage’s Rampage’ saw a World War II sub sink 5 ships in 40 minutes

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The new special operations rifle takes the classic M4 to the next level

By Miguel Ortiz

m240b training iraqi army army An Iraqi soldier assigned to the 71st Iraqi Army Brigade fires his weapon during an M240B machine gun range at Camp Taji, Iraq, Oct. 14, 2015. Iraqi soldiers were firing their newly issued weapons provided through the Iraq Train and Equip Funding program, to become familiar with their capability. The training received from coalition members at Camp Taji will aid the soldiers in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. William Marlow/Released)

Why the M240B earned cult status with GWOT veterans

By Adam Gramegna

The ‘Chopper Popper’ scored the A-10’s first air-to-air kill against an Iraqi helicopter

The ‘Chopper Popper’ scored the A-10’s first air-to-air kill against an Iraqi helicopter

By Blake Stilwell

An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test at 01:35 a.m Pacific Time Nov. 5, 2025, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. ICBM systems require regular testing to verify system performance and identify any potential issues. Data gathered from Glory Trip 254 helps to identify and mitigate potential risks, ensuring the continued accuracy and reliability of the ICBM force.(U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman)

‘Today is not the day:’ Inside the 9,600-square-mile mission to guard America’s nuclear missiles

By Adam Gramegna

Naval Base San Diego Commanding Officer Capt. Robert A. Heely trains with a ballistic shield during a tactical training exercise. The training is designed to enhance law enforcements' ability to respond effectively to high-risk situations, ensuring readiness in operational environments. The ballistic shield provides added protection for personnel during potential threats, improving safety and mission success. (U.S. Navy photo by Aegis Fire Controlman 1st Class Bryce Cothran.)

This compact ballistic shield was designed with and for special operators

By Miguel Ortiz

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These are 10 of the longest-serving weapons in the US combat arsenal

By James Elphick

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Myths and facts about the rifle that never quits: the AK-47

By Adam Gramegna

A Marine fires an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon during weapons systems training conducted by Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 25, 2017. By keeping all Marines in the unit qualified on weapons systems, the Marines will be proficient and capable of providing ground security for any fixed-wing components of the aviation combat element. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released)

Why the M249 SAW still echoes in every grunt’s heart

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North Korea showed off its new intercontinental ballistic missile at a military parade

By Radio Free Asia

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‘A House of Dynamite’ makes hard nuke questions accessible to everyone

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Rattling the world’s dumbest nuclear sabers

The Healing Warriors Of India CALICUT, KERALA, INDIA - JANUARY 01: If the existence of the flexible sword is mentioned in Nothern Ballads (popular songs of Kerala, composed on the XVIth centuary), its description is vague and they are no evidences that the weapon practised in today gymnasium looks like the original. Further more, no oral command has been found. Master Shathrughnan (on the right) asserts that the practise of this weapon is dangerous. Injuries to the head often occurs. Gymnasium is Hindustan Kalari of Calicut Kerala on January 01, 2010 in Calicut Kerala, India. (Photo by Herve BRUHAT/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)

The 5 best exotic weapons in history

By Adam Gramegna

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Putin says Russia tested a new, nuclear-capable remote torpedo dubbed ‘Doomsday Machine’

Mike Eckel, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

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The War on Terror’s iconic FN SCAR is dead

By Miguel Ortiz

Beretta's new, bayonet-ready configuration of the A300 Ultima Patrol semi-auto 12-gauge, in frogskin camo.

Beretta’s Marine Corps 250th birthday shotgun is a vibe

By Miguel Ortiz

An artist's rendering of Shield AI's X-BAT drone by Shield AI

This AI-powered fighter jet doesn’t need a pilot… or a runway

By Miguel Ortiz

A-10 Pilot's Coloring Book

The A-10 training guide from the 1970s was a hilarious coloring book

By Blake Stilwell

A prototype XC-142A making a vertical takeoff.

The powerful tilt-wing XC-142A was your granddaddy’s Osprey

By Friedrich Seiltgen