Convair R3Y Tradewind: America’s Last Great Flying Boat
Convair R3Y Tradewind was one of the most advanced and daring aircraft projects of the 1950s - a massive American turboprop flying boat designed…
Convair R3Y Tradewind was one of the most advanced and daring aircraft projects of the 1950s - a massive American turboprop flying boat designed…
A full technical breakdown of Russia’s Yasen-M (Project 885M) nuclear-powered attack submarines—among the most advanced and lethal subs in the world today.We explore the…
On July 7, 2025, the United States deployed F-35A Lightning II fighter jets to Clark Air Base in the Philippines for the first time…
In this in-depth technical breakdown, we explore the formidable Kirov-class battlecruiser—one of the most heavily armed surface combatants ever built. This video covers the…
During the Cold War, the U.S. Air Force tested a jet so secret, so strange-looking, and so ahead of its time, that most people…
You know what’s better than shooting down a Shahed with a $500,000 missile? Making it fly sideways into a barn.In this episode, I break…
- Lockheed F-12: We begin with a Cold War marvel, the Lockheed F-12 interceptor. This sleek, titanium-clad aircraft was designed to outrun and outmaneuver…
What if one of the most advanced supersonic bombers of the Cold War never fulfilled its deadly purpose? The North American A-5 Vigilante was…
It’s 2030, and war rages beneath the waves of the Pacific. As U.S. forces clash with China and Russia, one weapon dominates the ocean:…
In the year 2030, the U.S. Navy’s Virginia-class submarines dominate a high-stakes war beneath the Pacific. These $4.3 billion marvels are the quietest, deadliest,…
America’s Invisible Death Machine: The Secret History of the B-2 Bomber 🕶️✈️It’s the most expensive aircraft in history. It’s virtually invisible to radar. And…
The Perry class, aka the FFG-7, features all of the desirable traits of a good frigate in the late Cold War era. These are…
Imagine a missile the size of a railroad locomotive, travelling at treetop level at three times the speed of sound. It can’t be detected…
Russia's nuclear triad is allegedly expanding to include a nuclear-powered, nuclear-capable, semi-autonomous underwater drone dubbed "Poseidon." The weapon isn't a new idea; both the…
In this deep-dive episode, I take you aboard the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine—America’s strategic nuclear deterrent at sea. Drawing from my 5 years of…
Aircraft and submarines have been combined more often than you might expect, from early experiments in World War I, to the notable Surcouf and…
In the 1980s, the U.S. announced an ambition to build a space-based missile shield that could intercept Soviet ICBMS and make nuclear weapons functionally…
Hey friends, Wes here. In this episode, we’re taking a close look at Ukraine’s unexpected air defense hero: the Cold War-era I-HAWK system, recently…
US and NATO forces made extensive use of air-to-air refuelling throughout the Cold War. It's therefore natural to assume that Soviet air forces did…
Space is beautiful. It’s vast. It’s mysterious. And it's a battleground.In this episode, we break down how the U.S. government uses outer space to…
Today, there is interesting news from the Baltic states. Here, the growing escalation between European countries and Russia has prompted the Baltic States, and…
The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer is more than just a warship — it’s the foundation of U.S. sea power. In this video, we explore the…
In this detailed lecture, we explore the Soviet Navy’s formidable Delta III-class ballistic missile submarines (Project 667BDR "Kalmar"). This in-depth presentation breaks down every…