Advertisement Introduction Tanks, like the M1A2 Abrams, are a marvel of engineering. With the ability to move quickly, turn sharply and withstand heavy fire, they are an essential part of any modern military. But how exactly do they work? At …
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Advertisement Aerial refuelling, or air-to-air refuelling (AAR), transfers fuel from a tanker to another aircraft (the “receiving” aeroplane) in mid-flight. These “gas stations in the sky” can keep aircraft aloft for amazing amounts of time and, thus, distances. It’s a …
Advertisement The video below shows a pair of stealth B-2A Spirit bombers performing a landing at a UK based Royal Air Force base. The landing took place in the night and the photographer’s perspective makes the wings look as though …
Advertisement The upgrades will improve the chance of bomb’s penetration into the concrete structure and will also deliver a high explosive payload. The bomb is officially known as ‘Massive Ordnance Penetrator . The GBU-57 was designed to attack hardened concrete …
Advertisement You must have heard that cellphone coverage on the battlefield is not reliable, right? However, that is quite clearly a bit of an understatement. But what would happen if the military was able to bring a cell tower to …