How the World’s Smallest Military Force Has Survived for 500 Years
On this day: The Swiss Guard began guarding the Pope more half a millennium ago.
The CIA’s Long, Failed Quest to Get Inside the Mind of a Traitor
One constant profile trait emerged: “Nobody ever defected because he was happy."
The CIA Is Taking Notes From James Bond
Spy agency's investment firm, named for 007 gadget geek, banks on a virtual future.
The Legacy of George H.W. Bush’s Decision to Send U.S. Forces Into Somalia
Controversial mission saved countless Somali lives, but eventually led to Black Hawk Down incident.
America’s Most Far-Out Secret Spies: Psychics
Strange but true: The government recruited mediums to read Cold War targets' minds.
Some Of Our Favorite Male Celebrities Who Also Served In The U.S. Military
On Veterans Day, we take a look at many famous figures who started out by serving their country.
Mil-Spec’s Latest Hummer Launch Edition Could Probably Eat a Tank
Be careful. It does bite.
Russian Spy Played Key Role in Cuban Missile Crisis
Oleg Penkovsky also wanted to hold Moscow hostage with nukes.
How the U.S. Outsmarted a Cold War Bugging Plot
An American double agent fooled his handlers -- and family -- for five years.
You’re Looking at the Civilian Edition of an Armored Tactical Vehicle
Yes, that means you can buy the Gurkha CIV
Inside State Dept.’s Elite “Air Wing” Fleet That Flies Under Americans’ Radar
Government report offers glimpse of State’s 200-plus aircraft fleet.
This WWI Dogfight Changed Combat Forever
French flyers proved the value of controlling the skies on Oct. 5, 1914.
This Sandmobile Has Literally Never Heard of Weather, Terrain
It can do 60 MPH on sand, snow, gravel ... whatever, really
Military’s Mad Scientists Want “Prometheus” Tech for Indoor, Subterranean Mapping
DARPA's latest challenge would aid urban combat as well as search-and-rescue missions.
Is DOD’s Reaction to Anthrax Lapse Hampering U.S. Readiness for an Outbreak?
Scientists are now "more afraid of paperwork than pathogens."
Did You Know John Deere Also Makes Badass, Military-Spec UVs?
These ain’t your grandpappy's lawnmowers
