How The US Air Force’s Successor To The MQ-9 Reaper Moves Military Drones Into The Future
Matt Cardy/Getty Images The U.S. Air Force introduced the MQ-9 Reaper drone in 2007 as a larger weapons platform than its predecessor, the MQ-1 Predator drone. The Reaper looks very much like the Predator, only larger and capable of carrying a variety of weapons. These
Thoughtful And Unique Gift Ideas For Your Military Boyfriend
Gift-giving season is here, and if you’re looking for gift ideas for your military boyfriend, you’re in the right place. Whether he’s on active duty, a reservist, or a veteran, choosing a thoughtful gift that will remind him of home, support him through long days, and bring comfort to his
Before ‘NCIS,’ Young Mark Harmon Starred in Military Thriller ‘The Presidio’
NCIS star Mark Harmon embarked on a feature film career with the 1987 comedy film Summer School, which was a modest box-office success and served as an effective showcase for the 1980s charm and handsomeness that led Harmon to be named People’s second-ever Sexiest Man Alive in 1986. Following Summer
How Fast Is The Military Helicopter?
The Black Hawk is a family of utility helicopters made by Sikorsky, a company owned by Lockheed Martin. One of the mainstays of the U.S. Army, it is extensively used by the U.S. military as a medium-lift utility transport helicopter as well as an
4 Iconic WW2 Military Vehicles That Looked Better Than They Performed
Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images World War II was the first major war in which the lessons learned from the Great War of just two decades prior could be applied. The massive infantry stalemates of World War I had to be avoided, and although
How Does The US Military Deal With Drones On The Battlefield?
Drones, or Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) — as the U.S. Department of Defense calls them — have been literally on the military’s radar for quite a while. The United States and England developed and tested drones during World War I, although those devices weren’t deemed
Things GM Build For The U.S. Military You Might Not Know About
Amir Levy/Getty Images There are a lot of interesting facts about General Motors that might surprise even the biggest car enthusiast, including being proficient with producing weapons, aircraft, and ammunition just as well as it manufactures civilian cars. The company and its
