Military Factory - Global Defense Reference

"Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories." - Sun Tzu

Military Factory™ showcases a comprehensive listing of military weapons and equipment from past wars, present conflicts, and future engagements. The information provided through this singular source allows for a unique insight into the many aspects of modern warfare as well as a glimpse into the Battlefield of Tomorrow.

Aircraft / Aerospace

People have an unquenchable fascination with flight and our entries, numbering over 1,850, will not disappoint in their coverage.

Unmanned Air Systems / Drones

The current buzzword in military and civilian aviation, 'Drone' aircraft are poised to become fixtures of both markets in the near-future.

Infantry Small Arms

Despite all of the advances made in other areas of modern warfare, victory still relies heavily on having 'boots on the ground'. Rifles, grenades, and more are covered.

Tanks, Vehicles & Artillery

Mechanized warfare was streamlined in the fighting of World War 2 and, today, remains a primary focus of warplanners worldwide.

Navy Warships & Submarines

With the globe largely covered in ocean, it behooves major powers to field technologically-advanced surface and undersea fighting vessels.

Special forces operatives go beyond the call of duty, undertaking various tactical missions behind enemy lines as required.

The massive United States military appropriately relies on an organizational structure. Ranks for all service branches are covered here.

Military Pay Scale (2018)

Every new year brings with it a new, revised pay scale for the United States military. 2018 is no exception as we list the various grades from lowest-to-highest.

New Entries

Accuracy International AX50
This Anti-Material Rifle entry from Accuracy International seeks to make space for itself in an already-crowded heavy sniper rifle market.

Korean Air MUAV
The MUAV to come from South Korea is said to be on par with such types as the General Atomics Reaper family of UCAVs.

HMS Antelope (F170)
Argentine aerial bombs claimed HMS Antelope, a modern fighting frigate of the British Royal Navy during the Falklands War period.

Programs to Watch in 2018

MQ-25 Stingray (USN)
The ungoing, evolving program sees the USN looking to established a fleet of over seventy unmanned fuel-delivery platforms for the near-future.

T-X Advanced Jet Trainer (USAF)
The T-X program is a potentiall lucrative endeavor for the compeitition winner - hundreds are sought by the USAF to replace an aging fleet.

Sukhoi Su-57
The impressive-looking Russian Su-57 superjet is a counter to the Lockheed F-22 Raptor - the world's first 5th Generation stealth-minded combat fighter.

Civilian Airspace Market Arrivals

Dassault Falcon 6X
Dassault Aviation of France is now concentrating its Falcon series efforts on the newly-promoted, in-development Falcon 6X bizjet.

Eviation Alice
An all-electric passenger commuter aircraft arriving in two distinct forms and expected to make its maiden flight sometime in early-2019.

Cessna SkyCourier
The SkyCourier is an in-development market entry for the storied Cessna concern - the design relying on a high-mounted twin-turboprop engine arrangement.