We have updated our Privacy Policy. Please review to learn more. By continuing to use our services, you agree to these updates.

Tactical (Page 40)

Stories about the gear, vehicles, ship training, techniques, and equipment used by military and law enforcement professionals.

Latest in Tactical

The Olympics for special operators just got underway

Special Operations

The Olympics for special operators just got underway

A Navy SEAL has died in the fight against ISIS

Special Operations

A Navy SEAL has died in the fight against ISIS

This is why pilots fear the Starstreak surface-to-air missile

This is why pilots fear the Starstreak surface-to-air missile

By Orvelin Valle

Green Beret who beat up accused child rapist will be allowed to stay in uniform

Special Operations

Green Beret who beat up accused child rapist will be allowed to stay in uniform

By Blake Stilwell

A-10s staring down China while sending a message to critics back home

A-10s staring down China while sending a message to critics back home

By Joseph Trevithick

US special operators accidentally show off the gear used against ISIS

Special Operations

US special operators accidentally show off the gear used against ISIS

By Blake Stilwell

B-52s are blasting ISIS targets

B-52s are blasting ISIS targets

This Russian helicopter is an eight-bladed, troop-hauling, heavy-lifting beast

This Russian helicopter is an eight-bladed, troop-hauling, heavy-lifting beast

Here’s how DARPA’s Gremlins are going to change strike warfare forever

Here’s how DARPA’s Gremlins are going to change strike warfare forever

Air Force concerned that VIP helicopters are dangerously old

Air Force concerned that VIP helicopters are dangerously old

By Joseph Trevithick

This annual competition tests which country has the best snipers

This annual competition tests which country has the best snipers

The drones hunting ISIS have grown more lethal

The drones hunting ISIS have grown more lethal

Here’s the difference between Russian and American jets

Here’s the difference between Russian and American jets

By Orvelin Valle

This former SEAL Team 6 member is climbing Everest for vets

Special Operations

This former SEAL Team 6 member is climbing Everest for vets

9 true facts about the ‘Nuclear Club’

9 true facts about the ‘Nuclear Club’

By Blake Stilwell

This is the amazing way the Navy rescues trapped submariners

This is the amazing way the Navy rescues trapped submariners

This is the world’s military handgun of choice

This is the world’s military handgun of choice

The ingenious Nazi belt buckle pistol that never made it very far

The ingenious Nazi belt buckle pistol that never made it very far

By Orvelin Valle

Navy Secretary Ray Mabus ends SEAL’s military career in whistleblower scandal

Special Operations

Navy Secretary Ray Mabus ends SEAL’s military career in whistleblower scandal

By Blake Stilwell

6 weapons that allow the US to strike anywhere in the world

6 weapons that allow the US to strike anywhere in the world

This is how the Sabot round turns enemies into a fine mist

This is how the Sabot round turns enemies into a fine mist

By Orvelin Valle

Here’s how to win (or at least survive) a dogfight in an F-35

Here’s how to win (or at least survive) a dogfight in an F-35

By Ward Carroll

Here’s how an aircraft carrier keeps track of where the planes are on the flight deck

Here’s how an aircraft carrier keeps track of where the planes are on the flight deck

This C-130 crashed testing a system designed for the (second) mission to rescue the Iranian hostages

This C-130 crashed testing a system designed for the (second) mission to rescue the Iranian hostages

Senator McCain and General Welsh scuffle over the A-10’s fate

Senator McCain and General Welsh scuffle over the A-10’s fate

By Blake Stilwell

This is what life is like for sailors on a US Navy submarine

This is what life is like for sailors on a US Navy submarine

22 wild images of North Korea’s insane Special Forces training

Special Operations

22 wild images of North Korea’s insane Special Forces training

By Blake Stilwell

The ‘Hell Cannon’ is the Free Syrian Army’s homemade howitzer

The ‘Hell Cannon’ is the Free Syrian Army’s homemade howitzer

By Blake Stilwell

Watch the Air Force launch a Minuteman missile

Watch the Air Force launch a Minuteman missile

Russia’s new all-terrain vehicle is a lifesized Tonka truck

Russia’s new all-terrain vehicle is a lifesized Tonka truck

By Orvelin Valle

‘Hunter Troop’ is Norway’s all-female special operations unit

Special Operations

‘Hunter Troop’ is Norway’s all-female special operations unit

7 special operations forces the military really needs

Special Operations

7 special operations forces the military really needs

The Metal Storm gun can fire at 1 million rounds per minute

The Metal Storm gun can fire at 1 million rounds per minute

By Orvelin Valle

UK’s SAS veterans are coming out of retirement to fight ISIS

Special Operations

UK’s SAS veterans are coming out of retirement to fight ISIS

By Blake Stilwell

Here’s how to get in shape to be an Air Force special operator

Special Operations

Here’s how to get in shape to be an Air Force special operator

This once-classified film was used to train American bomber pilots how to survive enemy flak

This once-classified film was used to train American bomber pilots how to survive enemy flak

Here’s how the bazooka became Ike’s favorite weapon during World War II

Here’s how the bazooka became Ike’s favorite weapon during World War II

Meet the L-ATV, the Humvee’s bigger, badder replacement

Meet the L-ATV, the Humvee’s bigger, badder replacement

By Blake Stilwell

The iconic Jeep may see frontline combat again

The iconic Jeep may see frontline combat again

Drones of tomorrow will be smarter, stealthier, and deadlier

Drones of tomorrow will be smarter, stealthier, and deadlier

By Warrior Scout

Here is an inside look at the Armata, Russia’s main battle tank

Here is an inside look at the Armata, Russia’s main battle tank

By Orvelin Valle

A Green Beret reported killed during the Vietnam War may have been found alive 44 years later

Special Operations

A Green Beret reported killed during the Vietnam War may have been found alive 44 years later

By Blake Stilwell

Here is the smallest manned tank ever made

Here is the smallest manned tank ever made

By Orvelin Valle

The 12 most important places on an aircraft carrier, top to bottom

The 12 most important places on an aircraft carrier, top to bottom

Here’s how the super tanks of World War II ultimately proved bigger isn’t always better

Here’s how the super tanks of World War II ultimately proved bigger isn’t always better

By Stephen Carlson

This 18th Century rifle had firepower that was way ahead of its time

This 18th Century rifle had firepower that was way ahead of its time

By Stephen Carlson

The BRRRRRT goes on . . .

The BRRRRRT goes on . . .

By Blake Stilwell

Call it ‘Ma Deuce’ or 50-cal, the Browning M-2 machine gun is one bad mother of a weapon

Call it ‘Ma Deuce’ or 50-cal, the Browning M-2 machine gun is one bad mother of a weapon

These Coast Guard special operators fight terrorists and secure American ports

Special Operations

These Coast Guard special operators fight terrorists and secure American ports

SEAL Team Six alum on mission to find Bergdahl wants justice for lost dog

Special Operations

SEAL Team Six alum on mission to find Bergdahl wants justice for lost dog

These veterans made a gun safety device that unlocks with a fingerprint

These veterans made a gun safety device that unlocks with a fingerprint

By Orvelin Valle

This video shows that the King Stallion is an absolute beast of a helicopter

This video shows that the King Stallion is an absolute beast of a helicopter

By Orvelin Valle

Nothing says ‘I love you’ like this grenade launcher

Nothing says ‘I love you’ like this grenade launcher

By Orvelin Valle

Air Force fighters got wasted by Army attack helos in this combat experiment

Air Force fighters got wasted by Army attack helos in this combat experiment

By Blake Stilwell

This machine gun was big with Green Berets, CIA officers, and the cast of ‘Star Trek’

This video shows the awesomeness of the US Navy’s submarine force

This video shows the awesomeness of the US Navy’s submarine force

By Orvelin Valle

This is the French aircraft carrier headed to Syria for payback

This is the French aircraft carrier headed to Syria for payback

Here’s why this 2,000-lb missile is called the ‘terrorist killer’

Here’s why this 2,000-lb missile is called the ‘terrorist killer’

By Orvelin Valle

The Army is creating remote-control mortars

The Army is creating remote-control mortars

History’s 6 greatest sniper duels

History’s 6 greatest sniper duels

This mesmerizing video shows an AK-74 rifle firing in slow motion

This mesmerizing video shows an AK-74 rifle firing in slow motion

Here’s why the Air Force’s B-52 has only gotten better with age

Here’s why the Air Force’s B-52 has only gotten better with age

By Orvelin Valle

Meet the ex-Special Forces operator now fighting in the UFC

Special Operations

Meet the ex-Special Forces operator now fighting in the UFC

By Orvelin Valle

Watch this former Navy SEAL break the world wing suit record for charity

Special Operations

Watch this former Navy SEAL break the world wing suit record for charity