⚠️ Why Britain's Biggest Nuclear Disaster Will Take 100 Years to Clear

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Why Britain's Biggest Nuclear Disaster Will Take 100 Years to Clear

In 1957, the secret Windscale Nuclear Weapons facility nearly went up in flames, forcing the decommissioning of its two nuclear reactors. Now the UK has to find a way to safely dispose of all that nuclear waste from the site, now renamed Sellafield, while the whole world watches.

U.S. Close Air Support in Action: AC-130, AH-1Z Viper and A-10 Warthog

The art of Close Air Support brings the A-10, AC-130, and AH-1Z Viper into action, delivering devastating firepower to protect ground forces and dominate the battlefield.

The Hidden Story Behind Boeing and the 737 MAX

Ed Pierson, former senior manager at Boeing's 737 Factory in Renton, speaks out on what went wrong with the 737 MAX.

Harrier and F-35B: Mastering Vertical Takeoff and Landing in Modern Warfare

STOVL fighters like Harrier and F35B transform the strategic landscape, enabling forces to project airpower from virtually anywhere. Whether supporting troops in rugged terrain, enhancing naval operations, or operating from makeshift bases in conflict zones, these jets redefine the possibilities of modern warfare, showcasing the pinnacle of aviation engineering and innovation.

The Incredible Story of the World's Longest Ship

Most people are familiar with the Titanic, but few know the legend of the Seawise Giant, a ship that defied the odds and returned to life even after being sunk in a missile attack ordered by Saddam Hussein. Measuring 1,504 feet in length and boasting a cargo capacity of over 564,000 tons, the Seawise Giant was the longest, biggest, and heaviest ship ever made - longer than the Eiffel Tower or the Empire State Building.