Chris Lange

24/7 Wall St. Insights: The U.S. Air Force is among an elite club of air forces that has access to fifth-generation fighter jets The F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II are some of the most advanced fighter jets in the American fleet. The U.S. operates a number of logistical aircraft like the C-130J Super Hercules […]

24/7 Wall St. Insights: Egypt has established itself as a military powerhouse on the African continent, and at the heart of this is its helicopter supremacy Its attack helicopter fleet includes the formidable American-made AH-64 Apache Egypt’s fleet of transport helicopters allows for rapid troop deployment and logistical support, which is incredibly important considering its […]

24/7 Wall St. Insights: Even after the dissolution of its empire, the UK is home to one of the most powerful militaries in the world As a founding member of NATO, the UK has historically been one of the stronger allies rendering aid to its fellow members in need, or helping the United States to […]

24/7 Wall St. Insights: Founded in 1929 by Marcel Dassault, the company was more or less disbanded in the following years during the occupation of France by Nazi Germany. However, it would rise to prominence in the post-war years Dassault is largely known for its iconic combat aircraft like the Mirage series and the Rafale […]

24/7 Wall St. Insights: The Apache and Black Hawk are some of the most iconic helicopters in the U.S. Army, but the fastest helicopter in service is not actually American in origin Designated by NATO as “Hind”, the Mi-24 is an iconic attack helicopter that was originally introduced by the Soviet Union back in the […]

24/7 Wall St. Insights: The Lightning II is part of the fifth generation of fighter aircraft, incorporating the newest stealth technology and avionics Powered by the Pratt & Whitney F135 afterburning turbofan engine, the Lightning II can hit a top speed around 1,200 mph There are a few different variants to the F-35 and the […]

Naval power has long been a pivotal force in shaping what is the balance of power in modern Europe. From the Spanish Armada to Britain’s Imperial Fleet, Europe has a storied history of commerce, conquest, and colonization by means of the navy. Now, nations flex their naval muscles with their modern fleets of aircraft carriers, […]

During World War II, the Axis powers operated numerous prison camps that were a major part of their war strategy. These served not just as detention centers for prisoners of war (POWs) but also as sites for severe human rights abuses. These camps were spread across most of German-occupied Europe at the time, and slowly […]

The air forces of ascendant military powers are reflecting a new era in global military balance, where air dominance is increasingly seen as an integral part of national defense. These nations are actively upgrading their fleets with cutting-edge aircraft and increasingly sophisticated tech to shore up their influence on the world stage. One of these […]

Having a formidable standing army is important when considering the overall military strength of a nation. However, the ancillary forces like reserves and paramilitary further add to the strength and scale of any given country’s military force. The total personnel within a country’s military gives a fuller picture to this, especially considering protracted conflicts or […]