106. USS Missouri (SSN-780) – Virginia-class Submarine Block III Entered Service: 2010 Manufacturer: General Dynamics Electric Boat Cost: $2.688 billion* In the domain of missile defense, the THAAD system stands out as a…
91. Los Angeles-class Submarine Entered Service: 1976 Manufacturer: Newport News Shipbuilding, Drydock Company, and General Dynamics Electric Boat Cost: $2 billion* A testament to Cold War engineering and strategic dominance, the Los…
76. A-10 Thunderbolt II Entered Service: 1977 Manufacturer: Multistage Holdings Cost: $46.3 million* The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt is a twin-turbo, straight wing jet that was produced from 1972 until 1984. The…
61. Global HET Entered Service: 2008 Manufacturer: Oshkosh Defense Cost: $15.08 million* Oshkosh Defense introduced the Global HET twelve years ago. The HET is similar to the M1070A1, except in terms of…
46. MiG-35 Fulcrum Entered Service: 2007 Manufacturer: Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG Cost: $48.6 million* The MiG-35 Fulcrum is made by UAC, and it is a 4th generation jet fighter. The MiG-35 is…
31. Joint Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Entered Service: 2007 Manufacturer: Oshkosh Corporation Cost: $1 million* The Joint Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle (MRAP) is a light tactical vehicle that can withstand…
16. M1117 Armored Security Vehicle Entered Service: 1999 Manufacturer: Textron Marine & Land Systems Cost: $700,000* Traveling at fifty miles per hour, the M1117 Guardian, which is also called an ASV (Armored Security…
USS George H.W. Bush ©gmeland/Shutterstock The defense industry is one of the most profitable trades in the world. In America alone, the total sales from the defense sector comprises $389…
161. Golan Armored Vehicle IFV/MRAP – Israel Manufacturers: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Protected Vehicles Incorporated Primary Users: Israel Defense Forces Program Cost: $30 million-$60 million* Unit Cost: $500,000-$1 million* The Golan Wheeled Armored Vehicle…
145. ZTZ-99A – China Manufacturers: China North Industries Corporation Primary Users: People’s Liberation Army Program Cost: $2 billion* (Type 99 Program) Unit Cost: $2.5 million* Also known as the Type 99, the ZTZ-99A is…
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