Oli’s background is in the cultural and military history of twentieth-century Britain. Before joining The War Zone team in early in 2022, he was Assistant Lecturer at the University of Kent's Center for the History of War, Media and Society in the U.K., where he completed his PhD in 2021. Alongside his contributions to The War Zone's military history catalog, he also covers contemporary topics and breaking news.
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Taiwanese Pilot Planned CH-47 Defection To China: Reports
By Oliver Parken / Published Dec 11, 2023
Army Just Received Its First Operational PrSM Ballistic Missiles
By Joseph Trevithick / Published Dec 8, 2023
This Navy Drone Boat With A Fascinating Past Can Be Yours
By Oliver Parken / Published Dec 6, 2023
R-73 Air-To-Air Missile Seized From Venezuelan Man’s Backyard
By Oliver Parken / Published Dec 4, 2023
The Extraordinary Tale Of USS Salmon’s Escape From Destruction
By Oliver Parken / Published Dec 1, 2023
Armored Suburban Designed By GM For State Department Gets Production Order
By Oliver Parken / Published Dec 1, 2023
Army Is Looking For Hybrid Drivetrains For Its Strykers
By Oliver Parken / Published Nov 29, 2023
Aircraft Downed Inside Russia By Patriot System: Ukrainian Air Force
By Oliver Parken / Published Nov 27, 2023
CH-53E’s Rotor Mast Absolutely Dwarfs Marine Sitting On It
By Oliver Parken / Published Nov 27, 2023
Starship’s 33 Engines Created The Mother Of All ‘Shock Diamonds’
By Oliver Parken / Published Nov 20, 2023
Japan’s Futuristic Mogami Frigates: Everything You Need To Know
By Oliver Parken / Published Nov 17, 2023
Private Aerial Refueling Tankers Are Now Gassing Up USAF Fighters
By Oliver Parken / Published Nov 14, 2023