Sure, we all know that the F-22 and F-35 are the best fighter jets the U.S. Air force has and have some amazing stealth capabilities. But when we talk about pure combat records, nothing can beat the F-15. Nothing:  Despite entering service nearly a half-century ago, the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle remains one of the most […] The post F-15 (Photos): The Air Force’s Undefeated Fighter Jet appeared first on 19FortyFive .

The U.S. Navy has lots of ways – and lots of weapons platforms – that China to this day could only dream of. And sometimes the Navy needs to show Beijing precisely the sorts of platforms it would need to deal with in any sort of armed conflict over Taiwan and the South China Sea. […] The post China Was Freaked Out: Why the Navy Surfaced 3 Missile Submarines (At the Same Time) appeared first on 19FortyFive .

Meet the FourSix: The 4.6x30mm caliber has long been one of only two rounds used in personal defense weapons (PDW). Of the two rounds, the 4.6x30mm has only been used in a single weapon, HK’s MP7. Well, until this point. But now, thanks to CMMG, the 4.6x30mm has also graced the AR platform with the […] The post Meet the FourSix: The First 4.6x30mm Caliber AR-Style Rifle appeared first on 19FortyFive .

What exactly is a designated marksman? You’ve likely seen the term designated marksmen or squad designated marksmen tossed around this website, military publications, and other forms of military media lately. You might see it shortened as DM or SDM. The rifles these guys and gals use, you may have also heard, are called DMRs or SDMRs… But what does […] The post Why A Designated Marksman Is Not a Sniper appeared first on 19FortyFive .

Putin Expected a Quick Victory in Ukraine – Instead, Causalities Are Mounting: Prior to launching its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, Russia spent weeks building up its forces – with as many as 150,000 men massed on the border. Now three weeks after the beginning of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin‘s so-called “special military operations,” just slightly […] The post Putin’s Ukraine Problem: His Soldiers Keep Dying in Mass appeared first on 19FortyFive .

Russia’s Economy Is In Serious Trouble. How Will Putin Strike Back? Russian President Vladimir Putin just declared that Western sanctions on Russia for his brutal invasion of Ukraine are akin to “a declaration of war.” And, so far, it is easy to understand why. Multinational investment bank JPMorgan Chase & Co has warned that Russia […] The post Russia’s Economy Is on the Brink of Collapse. But Will Sanctions Stop Putin in Ukraine? appeared first on 19FortyFive .