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AeroVironment Switchblade 600 suicide drone hovering over target

Drones are Changing the Face of War

Drones are here to stay. Their use is a heated topic of discussion in the U.S., and with good reason. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs),

12 months ago

by Robert Bruce Adolph

The Somali Refugee Camp Rape

The year was 2002. The call came late in the evening from the head of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in the southern port city of Aden. He requested

1 year ago

War Analysis

The Absolute Essentials to Stock Up on During a Gun Craze!

Ideally, we would have stocked up on firearms, ammunition, and accessories before prices went through the roof. However, for many of us, that isn’t the case. Over the past decade and a

2 years ago

Opinion

Apache helicopter flying through fire and smoke (Photo: The Sun)

Understanding the Vulnerability of Helicopter Blades to Ballistic Impact

Helicopter blades are engineered with precision and strength to endure the rigors of flight. They are crafted from various materials, including metal, composites, and hybrid structures, and are designed to withstand high

3 years ago

Opinion

U.S. troops are shown here in Panama in December 1989 during Operation Just Cause, the mission to topple Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega. (Photo: U.S. Army)

The Ethics and Practicality of Using Enemy Weapons in Combat

In many movies, it is shown that combatants use enemy weapons to engage their opponents. But is it common for this to happen in modern warfare? Is it regularly acceptable to use

6 years ago

Expert Analysis

Who betrayed Navy SEAL Team 6? 2 — U.S. Boeing CH-47 Chinook military helicopter lands on the rooftop in exfil mission (Photo: Illustration)

The betrayal of Navy SEAL Team 6

On August 6, 2011, tragedy struck the U.S. special operations community when a Chinook helicopter, call sign Extortion 17, was shot down in Afghanistan’s Tangi River Valley. The aircraft carried 38 people,

12 years ago

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