Military and Defense

The Wasp Prime nuclear test on March 29, 1955, marked the first time two nuclear detonations occurred in one day. It yielded 3.2 kilotons in an airburst.

Apple-1 nuclear test in 1955 underperformed, yielding just 14 kt vs. an expected 40 kt, revealing flaws in early thermonuclear weapon design.

North Korea Global Hawk drone Meta Description: North Korea unveils a drone mimicking the U.S. Global Hawk, reflecting major strides in its surveillance and UAV capabilities amid regional tensions.

North Korea unveils its first AEW&C aircraft, signaling a strategic shift in its air force capabilities and raising concerns in South Korea.

Taiwan confirms early delivery of 18 HIMARS systems in 2026, bolstering long-range defense amid rising tensions with China.

Despite growing European concerns, Germany confirms its €10 billion F-35 jet purchase from Lockheed Martin. Defense officials insist the aircraft poses no remote security risk and highlight the program’s multinational...

Trump will reveal the winner of the U.S. Air Force’s NGAD fighter jet contract Friday. Lockheed Martin and Boeing are competing for the $20B deal.

North Korea has test-fired a new anti-aircraft missile system under the supervision of leader Kim Jong Un, marking a fresh escalation in regional military tensions. The test took place just...

China’s J-36 stealth fighter advances PLA Air Force capabilities with cutting-edge avionics, supercruise, and stealth, reshaping Indo-Pacific power dynamics.

As geopolitical tensions escalate globally, Europe's 33 top defense contractors are experiencing unprecedented growth, reshaping regional security partnerships and industrial policies across the continent.

China’s J-20 stealth fighter debuted in ‘Beast Mode’ on Feb 13, 2025, carrying 8 PL-15 missiles externally, signaling a shift in air superiority tactics amid evolving global aerial threats.

Sweden’s $110M aid package, featuring the Tridon Mk2 air defense system, enhances Ukraine’s capabilities against drones and missiles, marking a pivotal support milestone on Feb 24, 2025.

The U.S. Army announces it will no longer allow transgender individuals to enlist and will cease gender transition procedures for service members.

A Russian drone carrying a high-explosive warhead struck the protective shelter of the Chernobyl NPP’s 4th reactor. The fire was extinguished, radiation levels remain stable, but the damage is significant.

Learn about the 1961 Goldsboro nuclear bomb incident when a B-52 crashed, dropping two thermonuclear bombs, nearly causing a catastrophic explosion.