Just like their sister branches on the ground, air forces around the world constantly seek to change and improve the camouflages they use. And like all other examples of camouflage, aircraft patterns ...

The history of military aviation is a rich and fascinating one, spanning over 120 years. From its humble beginnings as a niche experimental weapon to its current status as a fundamental battlefield ...

Carrier Trials Surge Ahead as China Builds Capability. Zhuhai Airshow Surprises. China continues to emerge as the most dynamic region for defense program development and introductions among the ...

A defense official has explained the military’s camouflage patterns for its armored fighting vehicles, artillery, ships and aircraft. Distinct schemes designed to blend into different environments are ...

A stealthy aircraft can be nearly invisible to enemy radar if it’s designed in the right shape, using materials that absorb or deflect the incoming energy. Making an aircraft less obvious to the human ...

Have we always used camouflage? While it wasn't necessary in ancient and medieval times, the patterns are used for modern conflict. Cody Cottier is a freelance journalist for Discover Magazine, who ...

A major London exhibition on the history of military camouflage looks at how it took to the field and ended up on the catwalk. Dress the French army as harlequins, Picasso reportedly quipped during ...

World War II aircraft were painted in a wide assortment of colors, from shades of gray to olive drab, blue, and camouflage patterns. British planes were painted Dark Earth, Dark Green, and Night — a ...