The U.S. controls 40% of global aircraft carrier fleet. Read more
In the war against ISIS, the United States is spending $9 million a day. Two-thirds of this goes to the Air Force – here’s how it breaks down by squadron. Read more
This map shows global defense spending by country – and it puts U.S. military spending into perspective. Read more
How currency debasement, soaring costs, and overtaxing helped lead to the collapse of Ancient Rome’s economy and empire. Read more
The global arms trade is huge. Estimated to be at least $76 billion in 2013, here’s who is trading arms to who. Read more
Why is the South China Sea so important, and what is the basis for the ruling against China’s territorial claims? This in-depth graphical explainer tells it all. Read more
Lasers, railguns, and hypersonic weapons may sound like they are from science fiction – but in fact, they are just the near future of military technology. Read more
Who sends weapons to who? This data visualization represents the global weapons trade between countries, and it shines a light on two major blocs of trade. Read more
The U.S. spends more on defense than the next 7 countries combined. Part of that money goes to supporting 200,000 troops abroad in 177 countries. Read more