Undeclared War in the Atlantic: The U.S. Navy Versus the U-boats
In October 1941, the United States was the only major industrial power still neutral. But that status was becoming increasingly …
Naval Forces
Defining the Future Marine Corps
Rarely has a military service undergone as much change as the U.S. Marine Corps has experienced in the first decade …
On the Sea of Stars
When President Dwight D. Eisenhower launched America’s campaign in the space race, he had several reasons for insisting the nation’s …
Marine Cobras in Iraq: Naval Aviation Through the Decades
Entering a new century, the U.S. naval aviation weathered 9/11, fought in Afghanistan and Iraq, reduced its carrier force (to …
F-35B Landing at Sea
The Marine Corps variant of the Joint Strike Fighter, the F-35B, lands on the flight deck of USS Wasp (LHD …
Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) Launches the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
The first Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) catapult launch of an E-2D Advanced Hawkeye from the runway at Joint Base …
Tomcats Over the Desert: Naval Aviation Through the Decades
When Operation Desert Storm began, the F-14 Tomcat was the only in-service fighter in the U.S. inventory to have scored …
China Military Power Report Details Nation’s Desire to Become a World Class Economic and Military Power
What does China want? Why are they growing their military reach and capability, and is China the next big threat …
Pakistani Navy’s New Fast Attack Craft to be Built in China, Pakistan
Pakistan’s Navy is bolstering its fast attack capability with a new class of fast missile boats made in China. The …
Preparing the F-35C for the Carrier
As thousands on the flight line at Joint Base Andrews outside of Washington, D.C., craned their necks skyward during the …