Russia Brings Its Big Guns to Syria

Moscow is not only providing artillery — but also shaping the…

The Russian ‘Traumatic Pistol’ Is Arizona Cops’ Latest Weapon

Police departments across America are under increased scrutiny after a series of highly controversial police shootings — many caught on video. Most recently, Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke was charged with murder for…

On Sale Now — A Civilian Squad Machine Gun

M-249S is a semi-auto version of the U.S. Army’s Squad…

The First Order Is Far More Frightening Than the Empire

I don’t like Star Wars but I loved The Force Awakens. J.J. Abrams’ new film completely turned me around and made me unabashedly love Luke, the Force and galactic space battles.

New ‘Independence Day,’ Same Terrible Military Tactics

The original 1996 movie Independence Day pitted American pilots and troops — and eventually the entire world — against an extraterrestrial threat armed with laser cannons and energy shields. Marine aviators, including Will Smith’s…

Germany’s Air Force Is Falling Apart

Berlin can deploy less than half of its fighter force

by ROBERT BECKHUSEN

To Strike the Islamic State, America Should Unleash Light Attack Planes

The Obama administration is searching for options in Syria. The conflict, which has raged for four years, shows no signs of abating. The Russian entry into the war on behalf of the Syrian regime is an…

‘The Witcher 3’ Understands War

The best game of 2015

Despite Russian Warplanes in the Sky, Israel Keeps Bombing Syria

Tight-lipped coordination enables discreet air strikes

by PAUL IDDON