On the battlefield, speed can be the difference between life and death. In this episode of Combat Countdown, we showcase the best speed machines the world's military forces have to offer.

On the battlefield the difference between winning and losing often comes down to one thing... firepower. In this episode of Combat Countdown, we showcase the heaviest hitting military hardware on the planet.

When it comes to military hardware, tough is what keeps you alive. In this episode of Combat Countdown, we showcase the toughest military hardware on the planet.

Whether the battle is fought on land, sea or air there is one thing that every war machine needs.Power. Dogfighting at 50,000 feet, or lifting massive loads, horsepower is the decisive factor.

Whether the battle is fought on land, sea or in the air, there's nothing more fundamental than seeing the enemy before they see you. In offense or defence, getting information fast is what wins wars.

Whether the fight is on land, sea or in the air, one factor can be totally decisive. Surprise. Getting the drop on your opponent can win the fight before it's begun. We're counting down the top ten stealthiest war machines across every class of weapon.

In war, getting, machines men and munitions to the battle-zone is half the fight Power.Wherever the battle is fought, machines that can haul massive loads are critical to success.

In battle, the ultimate test for any war machine is the battleground itself. Weapon systems that can handle any terrain put you one step ahead of the enemy. We're counting down the top ten all-terrain war machines across every class of weapon system.

In every theatre of war, long-range weaponry gives you the ability to reach out and touch your opponent while staying out of harm's way.It's a critical edge that can be the difference between victory and defeat.

In modern warfare, the side with the most advanced military hardware has a massive advantage.Having a technological edge can be the difference between victory and defeat. We're counting down the top ten most revolutionary war machines.

In battle, fear will break an army faster than any amount of firepower. The world's most intimidating war machines terrify the enemy because they're unstoppable, undetectable or with sheer destructive potential.

The ability to deploy precision strike weapons has completely changed the nature of war. Advances in weapon technology have made it possible to send a missile through a specific window of a building from a thousand miles away.