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How the Altyn Redefined the Soviet Soldier

Born from the brutality of the Soviet-Afghan War, the Altyn helmet became the symbol of Spetsnaz power—combining titanium ...
National Security Journal on MSN

Mach 3.55: How Fast Can the SR-71 Blackbird Really Fly?

The SR-71 Blackbird, the world’s fastest air-breathing manned aircraft, held its speed record not because of its airframe’s ...