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cluster munitions

The US is sending cluster munitions to Ukraine

By Miguel Ortiz

A soldier in camouflage uniform and tactical gear, including a helmet with mounted equipment and dark sunglasses, is holding a rifle and walking forward with one knee raised. Another soldier in similar attire is blurred in the background. The setting appears to be outdoors with greenery in the background.

The rise, fall and resurgence of the battle rifle

By Miguel Ortiz

A military jeep with three soldiers seated inside, all wearing camouflage helmets and uniforms. The jeep is olive green with a white star and the marking "US ARMY 02DY2170" on the hood. The background shows a forested area with leafless trees and dry grass.

4 pieces of military gear that no one uses (but you can’t throw out)

By Miguel Ortiz

A large missile mounted on a mobile launch platform, positioned at an angle ready for launch, with a forested background. The missile has a pointed nose cone and stabilizing fins at the rear. The image is in black and white.

This weapon killed more of its builders than its targets

By Miguel Ortiz

A large group of uniformed soldiers marching in formation down a city street. The soldiers, both men and women, wear olive green military uniforms with red and gold insignia and carry rifles. Some soldiers wear caps while others wear helmets. The street is lined with trees, buildings, and streetlights, and there are red flags with yellow symbols displayed along the route. The background shows a cityscape with multi-story buildings.

4 reasons why North Korea’s AK variant is just dumb

By Eric Milzarski

thermobaric weapons

Russia is using Thermobaric missiles on insurgents inside its own borders

Gone in a flash: The evolution of flamethrowers

By Jessica Evans

While the U.S. has greenlit F-16 transfers, Canada is the first country to announce a donation of AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles to Ukraine

Canada is sending Sidewinder missiles to Ukraine

By Miguel Ortiz

chemical weapons accord

Today in military history: US and Soviets sign pact to destroy chemical weapons

5 things you didn’t know about deadly flamethrowers

By Tim Kirkpatrick

The Maxim Gun’s devastating firepower changed warfare forever

Boomsticks, tanks and radar in military history

By Jessica Evans

The original Colt scope was used from Vietnam to Operation Iraqi Freedom

By Miguel Ortiz

medieval england

Medieval England required all free men to own weapons in proportion to their wealth

history of warfare

The 5 greatest outnumbered victories in the history of warfare

Today in military history: The M16 comes under fire in Vietnam

Integrated Visual Augmentation System firepower

Revolutionizing tomorrow’s battlefield with futuristic firepower

By Jessica Evans

How the US screwed NATO over with the M14 rifle and 7.62 cartridge

By Miguel Ortiz

dynamite air cannons

The Navy’s short-lived compressed air cannons wrecked the Spanish in Cuba

trench broom weapon

This awesome ‘trench broom’ terrified Germans in both World Wars

Five things movies get wrong about grenades

best home defense guns

Ultimate guide to home defense guns

By Brady Kirkpatrick

This is how much mass is destroyed in a nuclear explosion

competitive shooting

Experience the excitement of competitive shooting sports

By Brady Kirkpatrick

The ultimate guide to choosing the best 9mm ammo

By Brady Kirkpatrick

concealed carry

Crucial concealed carry abilities every accountable firearm owner must acquire

By Brady Kirkpatrick

SHOT Show 2023 was full of new products and innovations for gun enthusiasts

By Brady Kirkpatrick

Why the Mk16 SCAR-L failed with US Army Special Forces

By Miguel Ortiz

How to choose a sling for your AR-15

By Brady Kirkpatrick

russian missiles

Ukraine intercepted a Russian Hypersonic missile with a 40-year-old Patriot missile

The barely successful inventor who pioneered repeating rifles

The barely successful inventor who pioneered repeating rifles

A simple guide to the confusing world of Glock models

By Miguel Ortiz

special forces soldier

The M4 carbine was never meant to be a primary infantry weapon

By Miguel Ortiz

home defense shotgun

7 Best guns for home defense

By Brady Kirkpatrick

firearms training

Common firearm mistakes and how to correct them

By Brady Kirkpatrick

military rifle magazines

The impressive evolution of modern military rifle magazines

By Miguel Ortiz

the making of the atomic bomb casings

The insane costs of building the first atomic bombs

The Army bought nearly $5 billion worth of rockets

By Miguel Ortiz

Teddy Roosevelt’s prized pistol was stolen and returned 16 years later

Teddy Roosevelt’s prized pistol was stolen and returned 16 years later

By Harold C. Hutchison

Marines in a firefight called customer service for help with an M-107

Marines in a firefight called customer service for help with an M-107

By Blake Stilwell

The crazy tactic Finland used to root out and kill Soviet snipers

3 improvements from the M16A1 to the M16A2

By Miguel Ortiz

underwater rifle russian frogman

The Soviet Union created an automatic rifle and special ammo just for use underwater

How China’s nuclear arsenal is a growing and evolving threat

By Jessica Evans

patriot missiles

Patriot air defense missiles are now deployed in Ukraine

By Miguel Ortiz

How a hunting optic became the world’s most popular military sight

By Miguel Ortiz

russian nuke targets united states before DEACTIVATION OF NUCLEAR MISSILES IN RUSSIA (Photo by Georges DeKeerle/Sygma via Getty Images)

That one time in 1995 when Russia almost used nuclear missiles against the United States

By Orvelin Valle

5 things the US has fired out of cannons besides artillery rounds

5 things the US has fired out of cannons besides artillery rounds

Three men, two in military uniforms and one in a suit, stand behind a large model of an ICBM test vehicle. The missile model is mounted on a stand with a plaque that reads "ICBM TEST VEHICLE U.S. AIR FORCE THOR-ABLE RE-ENTRY PROGRAM RVX 1-5." To the right of the missile model, there is a meteorite labeled "CANYON DIABLO METEORITE" displayed on a pedestal. The missile's nose appears charred, indicating re-entry heat effects.

The United States developed the first hypersonic missile in 1949

17th airborne division

The Forgotten Division: The 17th Airborne

By Jessica Evans

russian protests of ukraine war

4 ways the Ukraine war is coming home to everyday Russians

red army camels

How the Red Army used camels to fight the Nazis at Stalingrad and on to Berlin

8 Members of the Alabama Air National Guard fought at the Bay of Pigs invasion

A dramatic battle scene set in a rocky, desert-like landscape with a large group of warriors engaged in combat. The fighters, some on horseback and others on foot, wield swords, shields, and bows. Dust and movement fill the air, emphasizing the chaos and intensity of the conflict. The background features rugged cliffs and a cloudy sky.

4 famous mercenaries and armies for hire you’ve never heard of

Finland joins NATO as 31st member nation

By Miguel Ortiz

hot air balloons

The first offensive use of hot air balloons in combat came in 1849

Four armed police officers in tactical gear stand in front of a dark van. They wear grey uniforms with "Metropolitan Police" patches, helmets with goggles, and face coverings. Each officer holds a firearm and wears gloves and protective vests. The background includes a brick building and a green fence.

This rifle was Eugene Stoner’s replacement for the M16

By Miguel Ortiz

The unfortunate history and hopeful future of the Adaptive Combat Rifle

By Miguel Ortiz

israel north korea

North Korea and Israel have been engaged in a decades-long shadow war

That time US scientists launched a manhole cap towards space

That time US scientists launched a manhole cap towards space

By Eric Milzarski

A white brick monument with blue Cyrillic letters spelling "Чернобыль" (Chernobyl) vertically. At the top of the monument is a yellow atomic symbol. To the right, a relief depicts industrial elements including a gear, a hammer and sickle emblem, a crane, factory buildings, and a ship on blue waves. The monument is set outdoors with green trees and grass in the background.

7 facts you didn’t know about Chernobyl

By Bethaney Phillips

The 5 MOPP levels that could save you from a chemical attack

The 5 MOPP levels that could save you from a chemical attack

By Tim Kirkpatrick

A man in a black suit and patterned tie holding a firearm across his chest, wearing a watch and an ID badge clipped to his jacket. The background is blurred with people and colorful flowers visible.

How NATO standardized the FN 5.7x28mm cartridge

By Miguel Ortiz

That time the U.S. government sold nearly a quarter million illegal rifles to citizens

By Miguel Ortiz