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Explore the weapons and combat systems used by the armed services. A broad range of topics in the Military Channel includes tanks, aircraft, biological warfare and stealth technologies.
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How Biological and Chemical Warfare Works
The 2001 anthrax attacks, the first bioterrorist attacks in the United States, took five lives. Mail was stopped in several cities and it cost more than $1 billion to clean up the spores. So where does the U.S. stand if it's attacked again?
How Photonics Masts Will Work
The U.S. Navy's new subs will use photonics masts instead of periscopes. Learn how these imaging devices will work.
How Landmines Work
Landmines are a deadly legacy of 20th century warfare. Independent sources report that since 1975, landmines have killed or maimed more than 1 million people during peace time. Learn about the technology of landmines and their deactivation.
How WWII Fighter Planes Worked
The film "Pearl Harbor" is now playing. Look at the aircraft involved in that battle, technological marvels for their time.
How Military Camouflage Works
Camouflage is critical in military operations. Learn about different types of camouflage and see how the art of blending in is keeping up with modern detection systems.
How Spy Flies Will Work
Gathering reconnaissance during battle typically puts small teams of soldiers in harm's way. Tiny robotic flyers, called micro air vehicles (MAVs), could do away with this danger. Learn all about spy flies.
How Body Armor Works
Body armor is essential for many people in high-risk professions. The strange thing is, the most common armor is actually a high-tech, soft netting. Learn how modern armor technologies stop bullets.
How the V-22 Osprey Works
The Osprey is a unique aircraft. How does it work? And what has caused its recent failures? Get an in-depth look at the aircraft's systems and design.
How a U.S. Spy Plane Works
Spy planes play an integral role in international espionage. Take a look at the highly sophisticated technology of a reconnaissance plane.
How Missile Defense Systems Will Work
What once was "Star Wars" under Reagan is now National Missile Defense under Bush. Learn more about the technology behind the system.
How Military Pain Beams Will Work
Phasers have been a staple of SciFi for decades, and the "pain beams" being developed by the U.S. military bring us one step closer to that technology. Learn about this new weaponry.
How Exoskeletons Will Work
If you're a fan of Iron Man comic books and movies, you probably wish you had a flight-capable suit of armor to battle evildoers. Well, you might just be in luck.
What is a remotely operated spy plane?
I've heard about small planes that help the United States military gather information. How do these remotely operated spy planes work?
What is a keyhole satellite and what can it really spy on?
On a television drama last week, the plot involved photos taken of a Russian missile silo, and the characters mentioned a "keyhole satellite." What is a keyhole satellite and what can it really spy on?
How Space Wars Will Work
Weapons in space that can knock down missiles have been under development for years and are starting to look realistic. Learn how they will work!
How Nuclear Bombs Work
Nine countries can now deliver nuclear warheads on ballistic missiles. At least three of those countries -- the U.S., Russia and China -- could strike any target anywhere in the world. Do you know what makes a nuclear bomb so deadly?
What would happen if you fired a gun on a train moving as fast as a bullet?
If you could build a train that could travel as fast as a bullet, what would happen if you fired a gun from the back of the train ... or from the front of the train?
Where Do Bullets Go When Guns Are Fired Straight Up Into the Air?
If you've ever watched a gun fired into the air at a celebration, you've probably wondered where that bullet ends up. We've got the answer.
What does tear gas do?
It is pretty common to hear someone on the news say, "The crowd was dispersed with tear gas." What is tear gas? What does it do?
How does stealth technology work?
When an airplane is described as a "stealth" aircraft, what does that mean? What is "stealth technology" and how does it work?
How does a gun silencer work?
How in the world can a gun silencer work? How can you possibly take an explosive noise that can damage your hearing and turn it into a little "ffft" sound?
What is an MRE?
I've seen how the U.S. Army's food now comes in plastic pouches called MREs. Is this real food? How does it taste?
How Cruise Missiles Work
A fascinating article that describes how cruise missiles work and explores some of their advanced technology!
How Flintlock Guns Work
Flintlock guns were extremely important weapons in the American Revolution; they also formed the foundation of all modern guns. Learn about the gun that started it all.
Why does fertilizer explode?
The massive explosion at a fertilizer operation in the town of West, Texas, raised the question: With the tremendous amount of fertilizer the world blows through, are accidents like this a frequent occurrence?
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