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Funded by our taxpayer dollars, we expect the aircraft our militaries use to be the best they can possibly be for the roles our militaries need them for to keep us safe. But not all military aircraft do this. These are twelve of the worst military aircraft ever built. Indeed, since the beginning of modern military

Have you ever sat and watched a war film where the main characters are about to die before aircraft come out of nowhere to save the day and wondered what that’s called? It’s called close air support, but what exactly is it and what aircraft are used for it? Simply put, close air support (CAS)

Military helicopters split into 8 types: attack, transport, observation, utility, maritime, multi-role, search and rescue, and training. See examples of each.

Drones have played an important role in US military operations since the 1990s, but what are the main specific types, and how do they compare? The two main contenders are the MQ-1 Predator and the MQ-9 Reaper, both highly capable, highly classified drones manufactured by General Atomics of San Diego. And both presently the drones

Today, fighter jets are the backbone of the world’s air forces. However, they can be separated into one of five different categories, known as “generations” based on their age, tactical configuration and the technology found onboard. Indeed, the notion of a “generation” fighter isn’t even that old: it was coined in the 1990s and is

While most ammunition is legal to own and carry on your firearms, there is some grey area regarding the ownership and usage of armor-piercing ammo and whether you can buy it or make it and sell it yourself. Civilians can buy, own, make and sell certain armor piercing rounds for rifles. Still, under Federal law,

Are you wondering if civilians can buy and use tear gas? The world is becoming an unsafe place to live and raise a family. As such, you may consider ways to protect your family in emergencies. If you don’t want to use lethal force like a firearm, you may consider alternative methods, like tear gas.

There’s no doubt that exploring space and venturing into the unknown galaxies with advanced satellites is an enticing prospect! However, while it is believed that these expensive devices are only accessible by the likes of NASA and wealthy billionaires, it’s simply not true! Civilians can own satellites, known as picosatellites, that resemble paperweights as they

There are many reasons why people are interested in getting beanbag rounds for their shotguns. That said, the topic of bean bag rounds raises quite a few questions, such as whether civilians can buy them and whether they are suitable for self-defense. In most states, civilians are permitted to buy bean bag rounds. However, they

It would seem clear that civilian and military courts are separate and operate under their own rules and laws, but are there instances where civilians can be court-martialed? As it turns out, there could be situations where civilians could face military justice. Civilians can be court-martialed where they are contracted to or employed by the