Twenty years ago, Putin wanted to join NATO. Why doesn’t NATO absorb Russia?
Putin asked when NATO was going to invite Russia to join. Putin was informed that eligible countries had to apply to join NATO. Putin replied, “Why should Russia…
Why is India afraid of Pakistan?
During an interview, a reporter once asked Major Thakkar what was the scariest moment he ever faced during his time in the army. The old Major went silent….
Why is the US still building the obsolete Arleigh Burke destroyers while China intends to launch 75 modern Type 055 destroyers? The type 055s are considered the best warships in the world.
All right, let’s temporarily assume that the statement that the Type 055 is the best warship in the world is true. That’s a pretty bold statement given that…
How did the Germans feel when they saw the fleets of warships at the D-Day landings?
There was an anecdote from a history professor who said that an officer that was in a bunker on D-Day looked out the front the concrete structure, which…
Is China underestimating America’s capabilities and competency?
I am from Taiwan, and I have never lived in mainland China. So I can only estimate from what I read from Chinese sources. I believe people at…
China’s J-10C just shoot down India’s Rafale fighter jet. What is the position of J-10C in China’s air fighters?
The J-10C does not hold a very high position in the Chinese Air Force, and its role is similar to that of the F-16V in the U.S. Air…
What makes the Rafale France fighter jet inferior to the Chinese fighter jet J-10C?
The Rafael isn’t inferior to the Chinese J-10C. In fact, the Rafael is probably a better plane for multi-role missions. The J-10, however, was designed with air-superiority in…
If the AK-47 is so good, why isn’t there an AK-48?
There is. It’s just not called the AK48 because it wasn’t introduced in 1948. In 1959 the AK47 was updated, changing from a heavy, expensive milled receiver to…
Was Admiral Yamamoto aware that the US would declare war after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Admiral Yamamoto studied at Harvard University in the 1920s. “When they introduced him to the game of poker, he became a fanatical poker player who would stay up…
Can an F-22 land on an aircraft carrier if it is the only option left?
“Shogun, this is Hotshot three-zero. I’m an F-22 with 20 minutes of gas and 40 minutes from shore, my ejection seat has malfunctioned, and my canopy is sealed…