From 1996 to 2001, Boeing and Lockheed Martin produced rival designs and prototypes for the Joint Strike Fighter, a combat plane intended for the 21st century needs of the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marines. NOVA was allowed a first-ever inside look at a Department of Defense weapons competition, filming at Lockheed Martin's famous Skunk Works and Boeing's Phantom Works. One of the most difficult and potentially lucrative aeronautical projects ever...

Explains what military assault vehicles are, why they are important, and explains how some specific assault vehicles work.

"An illustrated history of the U.S. military's development of secret spy aircraft at Groom Lake, a.k.a. Area 51"-- Provided by publisher.

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