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EvrenKalinbacak/Shutterstock When you think of the advanced features on a military-grade fighter jet, what are the first things that come to mind? Weapons systems, thrusters, and pilot safety measures are all important features, but there’s one that you might not have immediately landed on: fuel efficiency. Much like when you’re buying a new car and […]

Historical/Getty Images The Kriegsmarine and its U-boats famously caused unprecedented damage and disruption to Allied shipping during the early years of World War II. Their well-guided torpedoes ripped holes in the sides of merchant ships, starting fires and explosions that would often sink the ships completely and leave them as shipwrecks on the ocean floor.

Zabelin/Getty Images The global war on terrorism shone a spotlight on America’s special operations. Upon the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan in the early 2000s, pitched battles and daring rescue operations made their way into news stories. A public tangentially aware of organizations like the Navy SEALs, Delta Force, Army Rangers, and others became enamored

The Great War introduced tanks to modern warfare, and by WWII, armies worked tirelessly to place superior armored vehicles on the battlefield. Each nation vied for battlefield dominance with numerous tank models, and the United Kingdom was no exception. The U.K. fielded several tanks throughout the conflict, though its most well-known are probably the Mk

As humanity has become familiar with the mechanics of transportation over the past century and change, great strides have been made within the field. Engines in particular have evolved exponentially, with some truly innovative ones coming along and jolting the auto industry. Of course, historically, these leaps forward haven’t been limited to cars and trucks

New Africa/Shutterstock Ever since the 802.11 wireless networking protocol standard was introduced by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in 1997 as «Wi-Fi,» we have come to rely on the standard for all wireless communication — from phones, to gaming consoles, computers, and more. Wi-Fi today, much like the evolution of the internet itself, doesn’t

WWDC’s main event is over, leaving us with a brand-new spread of OS refreshes for visionOS, iOS, watchOS, macOS, and — of course — the iPadOS. The iPad Pro M4’s release reminded us once again that while the hardware is incredible, the software side of things often fails to put it through its paces. Anyone

Joris van Boven/Shutterstock Although early aircraft may not have been all that imposing, the development of the modern fighter jet has led to the creation of truly terrifying machines. The most advanced jets can cause a huge amount of devastation, move at supersonic speeds, and hit targets without even being detected by radar. The Cold

On May 29, 2024, the Swedish Ministry of Defense announced its plans to hand over a new air asset to Ukraine. As part of its 16th military support package to Ukraine, Sweden will send its Saab Airborne Surveillance and Control (ASC 890) aircraft, equipped with the airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system. The announcement

Tada Images/Shutterstock By C. Gordon/June 11, 2024 2: 15 pm EST It’s always a bit worrying sending our belongings like jewelry or gifts into the hopefully trusting hands of whichever airline we’re flying. U.S. airlines lose approximately 2 million pieces of luggage each year. While that sounds like plenty, they handle hundreds of millions, and so