Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Summary and Key Points: The SR-71 Blackbird remains one of the most remarkable aircraft ever built, combining extreme speed, altitude, and survivability in a...
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Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Summary and Key Points: The F-22 Raptor remains one of the most capable fighters in the world, but a 2012 training matchup with German...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Summary and Key Points: Operation Midnight Hammer revived a debate Washington thought was settled: whether to expand the B-2 Spirit fleet even as the...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Synopsis: Lockheed Martin is pitching a “fifth-generation-plus” F-35 that borrows technologies developed during its sixth-generation NGAD work, an effort CEO Jim Taiclet has likened...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Summary and Key Points: The B-1B Lancer has carried the Air Force for decades, blending range and payload with the ability to fly fast...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Summary and Key Points: As of 2026, the F-16 Fighting Falcon remains a cornerstone of global airpower despite being nearly 48 years old. -Through...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Summary and Key Points: The F-15 Eagle, a 50-year Air Force staple, is undergoing a dual-path evolution in 2026. -While the aging F-15C/D “Platinum...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Summary and Key Points: The YF-23 Black Widow II remains the most debated “what-if” in aviation history, not for its specs, but for its...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Summary: The Pentagon’s rejection of Boeing’s X-32 in favor of the F-35 was more than a hardware selection; it was a choice of military...