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Since the colonial era, France’s influence in Africa has been deeply entrenched. Even after the wave of independence that swept across Africa in the 1960s, France maintained its military presence through a series of defense agreements. For decades, France not only stationed troops but also maintained tight control over the economies, cultures, and political systems of its former colonies. Howev...

On October 26, 2024, Israel launched a major airstrike on Iranian targets using an air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM), resulting in devastating effects. While Iran downplayed the impact, reports indicate that the Israeli missile successfully disabled critical components of Iran's S-300 air defense system. The air-launched ballistic missile, carried by fighter jets and bombers, was launched c...

Recently, General Atomics signed a contract with the U.S. Navy for the Long-Range Maneuvering Projectile (LRMP), which features a glide wing design and a maximum range of up to 150 kilometers, offering excellent precision and flexibility. This has made it a powerful new tool for the Navy's long-range strike capabilities. Interestingly, the LRMP was originally designed for the U.S. Army. So why ...

On December 17th, Boeing announced that the first F-15EX fighter jet from the second production lot has rolled off the assembly line and is ready for upcoming flight tests. This marks a significant milestone in the U.S. Air Force's "Advanced Eagle" program. The aircraft delivered, factory-designated EX9, is the ninth production model in the F-15EX series.

In 1990, Iraq ignored international warnings and invaded Kuwait. By 1991, the US and its allies, with the support of the United Nations, intervened and decisively defeated the Iraqi military in just 42 days. Today, despite Russia waging a similar war of aggression against Ukraine, the US and its allies have not taken comparable action. Instead, they have provided weaponry and implemented escala...

The Navy had never suffered any substantial losses during its previous escort missions in the Red Sea. However, surprisingly, the first significant loss came in the form of one of its own fighter jets being mistakenly shot down by a cruiser from the same naval force.

After undergoing years of modernization, Russia's Admiral Nakhimov, the third Kirov-class nuclear-powered battlecruiser, finally set sail for sea trials on December 6. This giant vessel, hailed as a symbol of the Soviet Red Navy, boasts a full displacement of 26000 tons-more than twice that of the latest Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers-and can carry around 500 missiles of various type...

After 14 months of modifications and repairs, the USS Zumwalt was relaunched at Ingalls Shipyard on December 6. The ship’s original 155mm Advanced Gun System has been removed and will ultimately be replaced by the Intermediate-Range Conventional Prompt Strike weapon system with vertical launch capability. The AGS had long been criticized as impractical-its shells cost a staggering $1 million ea...

Blue, purple, green, yellow, red, brown and white not only serve as staple colors in the crayon box, but also play a vital role on flight decks of Navy aircraft carriers. These colors follow a code that lets sailors and other personnel know one another's responsibilities.

How Are Missiles Launched from Fighter Jets? It’s certainly not as simple as pressing the spacebar in a video game. While the pilot only needs to arm the missile and press the launch button in the cockpit, the aircraft itself must handle far more considerations. Only through the combined efforts of a series of complex mechanisms can the missile accurately hit its target. Among these intricate a...

On November 27, South Korea officially delivered its next-generation 10,000-ton Aegis destroyer Jeongjo Daewang (DDG-995) to the Navy. It is the second ship in the third phase of South Korea's destroyer experimental project. In terms of displacement, this ship is the largest destroyer ever built by the South Korean Navy, ranking among the top in Asia. The Jeongjo Daewang class destroyer feature...

Marine Corps Systems Command announced that it has reached full operational capability for the service's new Mark 22 Advanced Sniper Rifle, which means that all infantry and reconnaissance units have fielded and completed new equipment training on the system.The rifle is based on the Barrett Firearms' Multi-role Adaptive Design bolt-action sniper rifle and is capable of chambering 7.62x51 mm NA...

In late November, the 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment held a ceremony at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii to mark the induction of the first Naval and Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System . This system is expected to enhance advanced capabilities, improving the Marine Corps' ability to execute land-based maritime strike missions.

Turkey's bayraktar company officially announced that its domestically developed TB3 carrier-based unmanned aerial vehicle successfully completed its first takeoff and landing tests aboard the Anadolu, a light aircraft carrier. With the success of these tests, the Anadolu-the world's first aircraft carrier primarily designed to operate UAVs-marks the beginning of a new era in naval aviation hist...

Navy's Amphibious Fleet in Trouble-Half of Them Meet Serious Maintenance Problems

Is Elon Musk Right Saying that Manned Fighter Jets Like the F-35 Have Become Obsolete?

Northrop Grumman Delivers First SiAW Missile for Air Force Testing

U.S. Approves Sales of Two Kinds of Suicide Drones to Taiwan

Army's Latest Individual Weapon: Precision Grenadier System

From Mediocre to Perfect: The Evolution from the YF-17 to the Super Hornet

A historic first in history! Russia launches ballistic missiles into Ukrainian territory

Hydrogen-Powered Tank: Practical Innovation or Mere Gimmick?

UK to Scrap Warships: What Does the Future Hold for the Royal Navy?

New Nuclear Aircraft Carrier for France Order Confirmed

Why Are Western Militaries Uninterested in Gun-Missile Systems?

Mobile Launcher That Can Fire Four Times More Weapons Than HIMARS Emerges

Why Does US Army Order Retired M60 Machine Guns Worth Tens of Millions of Dollars?

Why Don't Air Force Fighter Jets Adopt Canard Wings?

BAE Systems Introduces Advanced Bradley M2A4E1 Upgrade