Weapon13 Apr 2024The secret Scandinavian A-bomb projectIn the years after World War Two, neutral Sweden embarked on an ambitious plan – build its own atomic bomb.13 Apr 2024Future20 Jan 2024Why the F-16 is still in demand after 50 yearsThe F-16 jet fighter took its first ever flight in 1974, but it is still as important an aircraft now as it was then.20 Jan 2024Future10 Oct 2023The drones that flew into A-bomb blastsThe atomic bomb tests at Bikini Atoll in 1946 were too dangerous for conventional aircraft to observe. Pioneering remote-controlled drones, however, were a perfect match.10 Oct 2023Future8 May 2023The US plan to nuke the MoonIn the 1950s, with the USSR seemingly sprinting ahead in the space race, US scientists hatched a bizarre plan – nuking the surface of the Moon to frighten the Soviets.8 May 2023Future10 Feb 2023Balloons built for the edge of spaceThe Chinese balloon that drifted across the US last week flew far higher than passenger jets. How high and how far can they travel?10 Feb 2023Future9 Jan 2023WW2 secret 'as important as Bletchley'Orford Ness is now one of Britain's most protected natural landscapes. For decades, however, it was the hidden nerve centre of secret military research.9 Jan 2023Future21 Oct 2022The flawed Soviet glider tankIn World War Two, the Soviet Union devised a tank that could fly into battle. What happened to this ingenious, if unorthodox, concept?21 Oct 2022Future4 Aug 2022The nuclear weapons no one can findThe US has lost at least three nuclear bombs that have never been located – they're still out there to this day. How did this happen? Where could they be? And will we ever find them?4 Aug 2022Future1 Jul 2020The WW2 tanks raised from the deadTitanic tank battles were once fought on what is now Belarus. Now, a dedicated team of salvagers scour marsh and forest to find these forgotten reminders of World War Two.1 Jul 2020Future