Many high-tech weapons are being sent to Ukraine. Among them is the mighty HIMARS system that aims to turn the tide against Russian artillery.
Kid rush in where wise men fear to tread: Pokémon GO and human trafficking
FeaturedSometimes not all is as it seems.
What is the logic that drives an arms race?
FeaturedFrom trying to field the most advanced weapons to outpacing the enemy’s production, arms races have been a nearly constant feature of warfare.
Is the famous TB2 Bayraktar the best drone in Ukraine?
FeaturedThe Turkish TB2 Bayraktar is a formidable drone and by all accounts has helped Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
Kids rush in where wise men fear to tread Part I: Fighting human trafficking in America
FeaturedAfter my final tour with the Delta Force, an odd opportunity drifted my way. It was a position with a task force hunting traffickers and saving victims of human trafficking.
Operation Junction City: Vietnam’s only large-scale airborne operation
HistoryAlthough Operation Junction City was only a partial success, the U.S. proved the effectiveness of large-scale airborne deployments.
Operation Chariot: The great raid on the St. Nazaire dry dock
HistoryOperation Chariot was one of the most unorthodox and daring operations of World War II and a testament to British resourcefulness.
Operation Beaver Dam Part II: Man versus fur
FeaturedThe missions that the elite Delta Force undertakes can sometimes be very unusual as Operation Beaver Dam demonstrates.
The Nazi Schwerer Gustav rail gun: Big bang for the buck, or small spark for the Reichsmark?
HistoryThe Schwerer Gustav rail gun was one of the biggest artillery pieces ever manufactured, but that would be its shortcoming.
Operation Beaver Dam: Fighting an unusual enemy
FeaturedThe beaver dam was to be blown sky-high and the abatis blasted and dropped to the road in three separate charges.
