The .45 ACP is no longer the default big-bore pistol round it once was, but the numbers show it is far from extinct. In 2026, ...

The 9mm became America’s default handgun round for good reasons, but that does not mean it is unbeatable in every role. As ...

When it comes to the .357 vs 9mm, the comparison is a bit like apples and oranges. The two cartridges are vastly different and typically fired from different types of handguns. With a few exceptions, ...

The 38 Super and the 9mm Luger cartridges use the same diameter bullet and are often fired from handguns that are nearly identical in size. Generally, 38 Super ammunition is more powerful than 9mm ...

The U.S. Navy’s BQM-177A subsonic aerial target launches autonomously from a simulated platform during a Dec. 11, 2025, demonstration at Point Mugu Sea Range, Calif. US Navy photo The Navy completed a ...

Built by aerospace contractor Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, the X-59 is designed to fly at supersonic speeds with minimal noise. During the inaugural flight, the aircraft traveled from the Skunk Works ...

The firearms industry operates on a constant cycle of introducing new calibers that promise revolutionary performance improvements, superior ballistics, and enhanced effectiveness for hunting, ...

NAVAIR's PMA-281 and PMA-208 programmes demonstrated AI-based autonomy on the BQM-177A aerial target during a 5 August test event at the Point Mugu Sea Test Range, California. (Shield AI) The US Navy ...

Hypersonic developer Hermeus has completed the first flight with its Quarterhorse Mk 1 test vehicle. The US start-up announced the much anticipated milestone on 27 May, noting the inaugural sortie ...

A US-based propulsion company has successfully launched and flown a new rocket powered by a unique rotating detonation engine. Although relatively small by rocket standards, the test could pave the ...

On Wednesday, at least two transatlantic flights reached top ground speeds above 800 mph. They were still technically subsonic because they were propelled by a faster-than-usual jet stream. Recent ...