SlashGear's content hails from a group of experienced technology and automotive editors and a wide-ranging team of writers, engineers, enthusiasts, and experts across consumer tech and transportation. Our goal is to provide up-to-the-minute breaking news coverage as well as original and engaging opinion and editorial content that serves as the ultimate resource for those who want to stay up to date on the latest and greatest the industry has to offer.
Our editors, advisors, and fact-checkers conduct regular reviews to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of our articles. Complete information on our editorial process available here.
The B-29 Superfortress was a superstar during World War II, paving the way for the Allies' success. It wasn't cheap to produce by any means, however.
Read MoreThe Hellfire missile's name is well-known, but its variants aren't. Among them is the Hellfire R9X, which was designed with six long blades. Why?
Read MoreThe B-58 Hustler was well named: it could hit Mach 2, the first bomber to go so fast. So why did the Air Force dump it without a suitable replacement in sight?
Read MoreNazi Germany's Tiger and Tiger II tanks have been lauded as legendary and among World War II's most fearsome weapons. Why couldn't they save the Axis powers?
Read MoreSubmarines were a big part of the World War II effort, especially for the United States Navy. One sub, the USS Grayback, has a particularly devastating history.
Read MoreThe Apache helicopter has been around since the 1980s and will be around for decades to come. Here's how fast this beast can fly where it's needed.
Read MoreThe United States Navy has used the same standards to assign names and hull numbers to its vessels for more than a century. What does BB mean on Navy ships?
Read MoreWe hear about the United States' nuclear missiles and the damage they can cause. However, where are these weapons built and what companies are making them?
Read MoreNear the end of World War II, the Luftwaffe designed a bomber that could carry out transatlantic missions, putting New York in jeopardy.
Read MoreUnfortunately, the U.S. Air Force has had some serious and even deadly accidents in its history. This is considered the worst one on American soil.
Read MoreEver wondered if submarines can launch missiles while submerged? Dive into the world of underwater warfare and how these stealths unleash their firepower.
Read MoreWith so many naval movies having been made, some still end up being quite fictional. There is one movie, though, that many U.S. sailors agree to be accurate.
Read MoreRockets are a major part of American aviation and a common hobby in the form of model rockets, but where did the modern rocket engine start?
Read MoreThe Air Force's F-102 Delta Dagger was a novel concept in theory, but in reality, it was a potential danger to the pilots who flew them. Here's why.
Read MoreThe Philadelphia Experiment is a purported naval incident that spawned a movie of the same name. While there's no proof of it, the ship involved was real.
Read MoreFrom multiple locations, a Russian-launched missile can reach the U.S. However, how much time would it take to enter the country from those positions?
Read MoreThe MQ-9 Reaper has served the U.S. admirably, and its run hasn't ended yet. But already its successor has been introduced, in two distinct forms.
Read MoreWith the war in Ukraine not slowing down, the Army is rushing to put anti-GPS jammers in its artillery systems. Here's everything you need to know.
Read MoreLockheed Martin stopped making the F-22 Raptor in 2012, but they're not headed for the scrap heap. These upgrades should give them two decades' more service.
Read MoreIt's a name that resonated in the Korean and Vietnam Wars: Skyraider. Now the moniker is returning to the U.S. Air Force on a new generation of planes. Why?
Read MoreThe USAF's new aerial drones aren't what you probably envision; they're the next evolution in air-to-air combat. Here's what we know so far.
Read MoreChina is in the pursuit of creating a next generation UAV and drone in the development of the WZ-9 Divine Eagle. Here's what we know so far about the new tech.
Read MoreThe Top Gun franchise uses several military aircraft for its action scenes, including the 'Darkstar.' However, is the incredibly fast plane even real?
Read MoreThe Thunderbirds are the U.S. Air Force's demonstration flying group, and they have specially modified planes to do it. Here's what they fly.
Read MoreTanks have been a big part of global warfare for more than a century, and they aren't made with fuel economy in mind. Here is how many MPG some tanks get.
Read MoreA lot of people are talking about the costs of America's most advanced planes, including the first fifth-gen fighter, the F-22. Here's what it cost.
Read More
