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How the Patriot Missile Defense System Works

The Patriot (MIM-104) missile defense system is often described as a single weapon that “shoots

How the FGM-148 Javelin Has Evolved for Today’s Battlefield

The FGM-148 Javelin was built to solve a specific problem: give U.S. infantry a man-portable,

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How the M777 Helped Modernize Towed Artillery

The M777 155mm towed howitzer did not replace self-propelled artillery, and it did not make

Why MRAP Vehicles Were Developed During the Iraq War

The MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle program was developed and rapidly accelerated during the Iraq