Electronic warfare (EW) includes many defensive and offensive actions that make use of the electromagnetic spectrum. Numerous aspects of modern warfare rely on this collection of frequencies to function, including radar, radio, infrared vision, directed-energy, …
Since the dawn of firearms, believed to have been bamboo and gunpowder creations from 10th-century China, mankind has been driven to find bigger and more efficient ways to launch projectiles. Over the years, guns have been …
In the civilian world, gloves are used to keep hands warm and to protect skin from rough surfaces and extreme temperatures. Farmers, factory workers and everyday people all wear gloves, especially during cold temperatures to …
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Joining the military can be an exciting and rewarding opportunity to learn new skills, earn a paycheck and defend the country against a range of threats. While many people only think about infantry soldiers when …
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Air superiority has increasingly become vital to military dominance and strategic planning in modern military operations. While infantry tactics and firepower played key roles in winning battles of the past, air technology is now the …
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The United States Navy’s sixth Nimitz class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is the USS George Washington (CVN-73). Her origins begin with a shipbuilding contract awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding in late 1982. She was christened in …
Although military technology is veering away from boots-on-the-ground fighting, the Department of Defense and the U.S. Army are still exploring innovations that lighten the load and improve a soldier’s effectiveness in the field. One of …
The United States military works with many different companies to source and develop a range of products, services, and solutions. Defense contractors are often companies that design and create products specifically for the military, including …
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The U.S. Department of Defense has always relied on private industry to design and build military technology and machines. However, problems caused by antiquated operational systems and consolidation within the U.S. defense industry have prompted …
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Military Camouflage has been in use for centuries and it continues to evolve in modern defense. Through careful visual deception, military camo is a passive and effective means of deceiving the enemy by avoiding detection …
