Modern frigates are 3000-7000 ton warships equipped with missiles, guns and radars. Frigates form naval fleet bulk due to lower cost than destroyers. Article focuses on 21st century frigates designed and built
Fort Bliss is a US Army post in New Mexico and Texas, named after William Bliss. Largest installation in FORSCOM with 1,700 square miles area. Second-largest Army installation overall, with 1.12 million acres land area. Provides largest contiguous restricted airspace in Continental US
Brigade is a major tactical military formation comprising 3-6 battalions plus supporting elements. Typically consists of 5,000 troops in NATO, up to 10,000 in Switzerland and Austria. Commander is usually a brigadier general or colonel, with self-contained headquarters. May include combat support units like artillery, engineers, and logistics
Mirage 2000 evolved from Dassault's ACF project cancelled in 1975. First prototype flew in 1978, production started in 1982. Delta wing design improved with forward-shifted center of lift. Aircraft featured advanced stability and handling systems
US Navy's carrier-based air defence aircraft, retired in 2006. Wingspan 19.55m spread, 11.58m swept, maximum take-off weight 33.7t. Variable-sweep wings with 20° for takeoff, 68° for supersonic speeds
Joint Air Force and Navy program established in post-1985. Managed by Joint System Program Office at Eglin AFB. Three series: AIM-120A, AIM-120B, and AIM-120C