SlashGear • 5th August 2024

Here's Why Boeing Discontinued The C-17 Globemaster III Military Cargo Aircraft

With its long history in the aviation industry, it's unsurprising Boeing has seen many changes to its fleets. As aviation technology improves, it's only natural that older units are replaced with more advanced, efficient models, especially when they are no longer as cost-effective to maintain or fit the existing mission requirements. Of course, when it comes to military planes, staying ahead of the game is even more important as threats continue evolve.

SlashGear • 18th April 2024

What Are Military Grade Laptops And Should You Buy One?

These days, it can be difficult for laptop manufacturers to distinguish themselves. As consumers, we're often thrown fancy words that we don't always understand, such as IP water ratings for smartphones or display technology names, like UHD or OLED. One term that gets thrown around a lot when it comes to marketing supposedly durable pieces of technology is "military grade."

SlashGear • 8th April 2024

5 Things You Probably Didn't Realize Were Made By General Electric

General Electric (GE) has been a global household name for decades, but many people don't realize that they've dipped their feet into more than just appliances. With over 150 years of history, GE has been a critical partner in the development of technology that influences almost every aspect of our lives — from the relationship between mothers and their unborn children to national security.

SlashGear • 21st March 2024

All About The Israel-Made Merkava Main Battle Tank

In 1967, Israel used the American M48 and British Centurion tanks to storm the Sinai Peninsula in a pre-emptive strike, which led to the end of the Six-Day War. However, this didn't come without consequences, as many of its allies, like the United Kingdom, did agree with their decision and withdrew their commitments, such as its planned joint tank-development project.

SlashGear • 20th January 2024

Why The Development Of The Turkey's TF-X Fighter Jet Is So Significant

In June 2019, the Turkish Aerosplace Industries (TAI) revealed a full-scale mock-up of its TF-X indigenous fighter at the Paris Air Show. Referred to by its program name, Milli Muharip Ucak (MMU) or the National Combat Aircraft, the TF-X prototype is a key piece for Turkey's aerial defense strategy.

SlashGear • 19th January 2024

Everything To Know About NASA's New X-59 Supersonic Aircraft

On January 12, 2024, NASA and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works debuted the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft in Palmdale, California. In line with NASA's ongoing Quesst mission, the success of the X-59's launch brings us one step closer to regaining commercial supersonic flight. The unveiling ceremony was live-streamed on several NASA platforms, including NASA Television, the NASA app, NASA+, YouTube, and its website.

SlashGear • 28th December 2023

Here's How The US Navy Is Planning To Use AI In Submarines

When it comes to submarine warfare, a key challenge that all naval units encounter is stealth. In fact, nuclear-powered submarines deter war thanks to their ability to survive the first strike of a nuclear attack and ability to remain undetected. For this reason, many modern submarines are designed to be nearly impossible to detect.

SlashGear • 17th December 2023

The Future Of Fighter Jets: AI And Unmanned Aerial Combat

While the threat of nuclear warfare has loomed for decades, a different song is being sung in the age of technology. These days, the tides have turned, and technology like artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to change the rules of war. For years, world militaries have been divided on how AI should be used on and off the battlefield. After all, it poses complex questions regarding what aspects of decision-making should be outsourced

SlashGear • 3rd December 2023

What Makes The HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Such A Big Deal For India

Designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and the Aircraft Research and Design Centre (ARDC) of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) is a 4.5 generation, all-weather, and multi-role aircraft, which is capable of offensive air support, close combat, and ground attacks. The HAL Tejas is the smallest and lightest Multi-Role Supersonic Fighter Aircraft of its class.

SlashGear • 1st November 2023

Why The Lockheed P2V Neptune Aircraft Was Retired After Almost 40 Years In Service

In theory, vehicles of any kind can run indefinitely as long as people are willing to maintain them. Unfortunately, budget and manpower can be limited in the U.S. military, so fleet modernization is necessary to fulfill constantly changing mission requirements in the military. For this reason, however, even some of the most reliable vehicles need to be retired, like the aircraft known as the Lockheed P2V Neptune.

SlashGear • 23rd October 2023

The M80 Stiletto: The Military's Experimental Carbon Fiber Stealth Boat

When staying ahead of the game can mean the difference between life and death, constant innovation is vital for military technology. One key area in which innovation matters the most, especially in naval warfare, is stealth. Because of this, the race to quiet ocean surveillance has been intense, with most modern submarines becoming nearly impossible to detect.

SlashGear • 8th October 2023

Why The US Canceled Project Pluto: The Super Weapon That Never Was

With the role of nuclear powers in maintaining global order and its ongoing arms race, it's unsurprising that the United States has its eyes on Russia's ongoing development of nuclear-powered missiles. However, it's also a little more personal, especially because the United States had canceled a similar project more than half a century earlier: Project Pluto.

SlashGear • 25th September 2023

Everything We Know About Israel's New Robotic Drone Tank (And Why It's Raising Concerns)

For the longest time, Israel has been at the forefront of military innovation and has been investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered weapons more and more each year. With a commitment to becoming an AI superpower, the Israel Ministry of Defense has been consistently pushing the boundaries of emerging technology by creating dedicated organizations for it and ramping up its budget for research.

SlashGear • 17th September 2023

Why Modern Submarines Are Nearly Impossible To Detect

Recently, the rise of satellite technology and its availability for commercial use has made it possible for ordinary people to experience the world in more convenient ways. However, it has made things a nightmare for countries to conduct routine military surveillance operations, especially in the water. Unfortunately, this causes a variety of issues, especially because submarine warfare requires stealth as a primary component.

SlashGear • 13th September 2023

The Future Of Trench Warfare: A Look At Ukraine's New AI-Controlled Turret

On September 4, 2023, Slava Ukraini shared a tweet on one of the latest additions to the arsenal of AI-powered military assets: the TGP combat module. Designed by devDROID, the TGP combat module eliminates several, crucial issues in trench warfare.

SlashGear • 7th August 2023

Why Israel's Military Is Doubling Down On AI Warfare

In a time wherein AI is slowly penetrating every inch of society, Israel's military is gearing up to be an artificial intelligence superpower like no other. During Herzliya Conference 2023, an international security forum, Defense Ministry Director-General Eyal Zamir said, "Our mission is to turn the State of Israel into an AI superpower and to be at the head of a very limited number of world powers that are in this club." To usher in this nex