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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

Top 5 knife hand employment techniques

By Uncle Walkie

attachment rails

Benefits of firearm attachment rails and the ones you should invest in

By Brady Kirkpatrick

Springfield Hellion: The Croatian Sensation

By Brady Kirkpatrick

types of firearms

Rifles, shotguns, handguns, oh my! Different types of firearms and their uses

By Brady Kirkpatrick

automatic firearms

Here’s why automatic firearms aren’t practical in real life

By Brady Kirkpatrick

Are 9mm handguns good protection for hikers?

By Brady Kirkpatrick

Everything you need to know about firearm ammunition

By Brady Kirkpatrick

Why no one attacks the military Airborne Warning and Control System

7 powerful weapons used by the Israel Defense Forces

7 powerful weapons used by the Israel Defense Forces

By Blake Stilwell

This animation shows every nuclear bomb explosion in history

By Harold C. Hutchison

A traditional Japanese painting depicting a samurai warrior in red armor riding a horse and drawing a bow. To the right, two armed men in blue armor are running forward, one holding a sword and the other a bow. On the left, a woman in a green and red outfit stands with a concerned expression. The background features trees and a muted, earthy tone.

5 modern, peaceful countries with bloody terrifying histories

A black, vintage-style pistol with an elongated cylindrical suppressor attached to the barrel. The pistol has a simple, utilitarian design with a curved trigger guard and a smooth, rounded grip. The suppressor extends significantly beyond the length of the grip and main body of the pistol. The surface shows some wear and scratches.

This pistol is just like the epic WWII Welrod, but better

By Miguel Ortiz

5 of the most famous military victories achieved against all odds

That time the Coast Guard captured 18 ships, and 8 more surprising stories from its history

That time the Coast Guard captured 18 ships, and 8 more surprising stories from its history

Snipers made three out of four of their longest kills with this rifle

Snipers made three out of four of their longest kills with this rifle

By Harold C. Hutchison

Malian soldiers stand in formation during the closing ceremony of Exercise Flintlock in Bamako, Mali, November 20, 2008. Flintlock, a multinational military exercise, is designed to build relationships and capacity among security forces throughout the Trans-Saharan region of Africa.

This carbine was the predecessor to the AK-47

By Harold C. Hutchison

how to spray paint an ar-15

How to paint an AR-15

By Brady Kirkpatrick

The 7 deadliest weapons of the Crusades

The 7 deadliest weapons of the Crusades

Why this gun was the premier anti-aircraft gun of all time

Why this gun was the premier anti-aircraft gun of all time

By Harold C. Hutchison

This rifle optic is powered by the sun and radioactive material

By Miguel Ortiz

5 reasons why the Winged Hussars are among the greatest fighters of all time

5 reasons why the Winged Hussars are among the greatest fighters of all time

By Eric Milzarski

ukraine armored fighting vehicles

Ukraine is getting these 3 armored fighting vehicles from the US, France and Germany

By Miguel Ortiz

What it was like to be raided by the Vikings

What it was like to be raided by the Vikings

NASA has a SWAT team, and they’re good

NASA has a SWAT team, and they’re good

The 8 most painful non-lethal weapons

The 8 most painful non-lethal weapons

automatic weapons

The 6 most favored automatic weapons

French Foreign Legion

This is the very specific criteria for joining the French Foreign Legion

Here’s how you can buy a nuke on the black market

Here’s how you can buy a nuke on the black market

By Orvelin Valle

rocket boots in action

The Russian military developed an unexpected weapon: rocket boots