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autoevolution's Military Tech Month

For more than a year now, we here at autoevolution have been taking a closer look at the pieces of machinery and technology used by the world’s militaries, in the past, presently, and, why not, in the future.

A closer look at this type of hardware is possibly even more important now, given current events. People and media all over the world are showing images of and talking about more or less complex military hardware, and at times we, the average Joes, don’t fully grasp what all those designations, terms and nicknames are all about.

For more than two years now, we here at autoevolution have been dedicating extensive coverages to various topics, on a monthly basis. We’ve mostly gone through cars and motorcycles, but given all of the above, we decided it’s time to focus our attention elsewhere this time.

So, without further ado, March is Military Tech Month here on autoevolution. We’ll be taking a more in-depth, engineering-type of look at airplanes, ships, submarines, cars, trucks, tanks, rockets, and more, fielded by the militaries of the world, trying to make sense of what they are, and what they’re for.

Editor's note: This special feature by autoevolution was not sponsored or supported by a third-party.
Despite Being Close to Its Retirement, the Mig-29 Fulcrum Still Is a Terrible Weapon
Despite Being Close to Its Retirement, the Mig-29 Fulcrum Still Is a Terrible Weapon

2 Mar 2022, 10:52 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Despite its drawbacks, this aircraft looked like a fierce weapon, especially since it could deploy nuclear weapons and perform incredible aerial stunts

 
Take to the Skies With This Aero L-39ZO Trainer Jet, It's Cheaper Than You Think
Take to the Skies With This Aero L-39ZO Trainer Jet, It's Cheaper Than You Think

2 Mar 2022, 10:46 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Fully restored in 2005, this 1978 Aero L-39 Abatros has a lot of life left in it, and we found it for sale in the U.S. for a rather decent amount

 
F-22 Raptor Looks Like It’s Shooting Fluffy Balls of Light Out the Rear
F-22 Raptor Looks Like It’s Shooting Fluffy Balls of Light Out the Rear

2 Mar 2022, 10:37 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / This F-22 Raptor, deployed with the 1st Fighter Wing, is seen here taking off from the Joint Base Langley-Eustis for a mission to the United Arab Emirates

 
Drones Team Up With Manned Military Aircraft in Combat Mission Flight Test
Drones Team Up With Manned Military Aircraft in Combat Mission Flight Test

2 Mar 2022, 09:56 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Defense contractor BAE Systems announced the completion of a Manned Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) technology test flight, few details available

 
The Destroyed Antonov An-225 Must Be Rebuilt, Here's Why
The Destroyed Antonov An-225 Must Be Rebuilt, Here's Why

1 Mar 2022, 22:12 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / It appears what was once deemed the largest operational airplane of any kind in the world is now nothing more than a pile of ash and scrap.

 
F-15E Strike Eagles Flew Security Patrol Over L.A. Back in February, Had Good Reason To
F-15E Strike Eagles Flew Security Patrol Over L.A. Back in February, Had Good Reason To

1 Mar 2022, 10:01 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Three F-15E Strike Eagles were on security patrol missions over the Los Angeles area back in February, during Super Bowl LVI