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U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber flying during mission

Did the U.S. Deploy the Largest Non-Nuclear Bomb in History?

In what is now considered the deadliest U.S. airstrike against the Houthi rebels to date, the Ras Isa oil terminal in western Yemen was

11 months ago

by Eric Sof

New 75th Ranger Regiment Recruitment Video (Photo: YouTube/Still)

Sapper, Airborne and Ranger / Special Forces tabs explained

Tabs of the United States Army refer to the cloth and/or metal arches used to display a word or words signifying a special skill worn on U.S. Army uniforms. Those tabs are

6 years ago

Expert Analysis

CAR-15: America's Ultimate 'Commando' Rifle? (Photo: Wikipedia Commons)

Introducing the CAR-15: America’s Ultimate ‘Commando’ Rifle?

CAR-15 was a more compact version of the M16 rifle developed during the Vietnam War. The Pentagon provided U.S. Army Green Berets, and U.S. Navy SEALs commandos with a shorter, more compact

7 years ago

Opinion

China Special Operations Forces Squadron — Chinese special operations forces (Photo: XY)

China’s Special Forces compared to the US counterparts

To compare the Chinese and the United States’ special operations forces, you need to understand that both countries are respectable military powers. It is not easy to predict who would win in

7 years ago

Comparison

M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle (Photo: Flickr)

M2010 ESR: The Army’s Deadly Sniper Rifle Is Hiding a Big Secret

The selection of .300 Winchester Magnum extended the U.S. Army sniper’s range to 1200 meters—four hundred beyond the M24. As a result, the M2010 ESR received an improved, longer-range optic, the Leupold

8 years ago

Sniper Rifles

Two AK-47 assault rifles lying on textured surface, contrasting the compact submachine guns featured in the article about SMG evolution in military and special ops use. — When rifles like the AK-47 ruled the battlefield, submachine guns carved their niche in counterterrorism—proving size isn’t everything in tactical warfare.

M16 vs. AK-47: Which one is actually better?

The M16 and AK-47 are the most recognizable assault rifles in the world. For more than 50 years, there have been questions about which one is better? M16 vs. AK-47? Those assault

8 years ago

Comparison

U.S. Military armored vehicles in Syria in 2017 (Photo: XY)

‘Why are you still in Syria?’ – US special operations commander

A US special operations commander has admitted that an extended US stay in Syria runs contrary to international law and that Russia would be entirely justified in questioning its presence there. At

9 years ago

Global Conflicts

Green Berets: De Oppresso Liber — To Liberate the Oppressed 9 — U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) (Photo: U.S. Army)

5 things Veterans know that the rest of the United States doesn’t

Because of their training, their experiences, and their worldview, veterans tend to be a breed apart. There are many things that veterans know that the rest of American doesn’t, but here are

9 years ago

Toplist

CZ-Colt Z40: A rare double-action manufactured by Colt

The CZ-Colt Z40 pistol dates from 1998. The pistol was developed by Ceska Zbrojovka (CZ) together with Colt. Colt wanted to make a good double-action pistol but had never managed to master

9 years ago

Pistols

US Coast Guard HITRON specialized unit — HITRON operator aiming (Photo: XY)

Meet HITRON an elite unit you probably never heard about

The HITRON is a special unit of the US Coast Guard. The unit you probably never heard about. Each branch of the United States Armed Forces has its own special unit, proficient

10 years ago

SWAT

XM25 Punisher in action (Photo: Behrouz Mehri / Getty Images)

XM25 Punisher was one of the deadliest infantry weapons in U.S. Army

The years of development have finally ended as the U.S. Army is ready to introduce the XM25 CTDE grenade launcher. A new shoulder-fired grenade designated as the XM25 Counter-Defilade Target Engagement System

10 years ago

Grenade Launchers

Barrett Sniper Rifles chambered in ,50 cal used as tactical advantage on the field — Barrett Sniper Rifles used as tactical advantage on the field (Photo: XY)

Barrett M99: Chris Kyle’s Favorite Fifty Cal

The Barrett M99 rifle was first introduced in 1999 and is the latest development of the Barrett Firearms Co. The Barrett M99 rifle is also dubbed as “Big Shot.” The Barrett company

10 years ago

Sniper Rifles

M1911A1 Classic pistol designed by John Browning — M1911A1 Classic (Photo: XY)

Colt M1911: One of the most successful pistols ever produced

The Colt M1911 competes with the Browning HP as one of the most successful pistols produced. It has been manufactured in millions and is in widespread service worldwide some 90 years after being first

10 years ago

Pistols

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