GBU-57 is a US Air Force non-nuclear bunker-busting guided bomb. It’s designed to penetrate tough, buried targets and is the most powerful non-nuclear bunker-busting bomb in the US arsenal. Currently, it can only be launched from B-2 and B-52 bombers, and later from the B-21.
The Aegis system is an American naval anti-ballistic missile system known for its variety of interceptor missiles, which have both long-range capabilities and the ability to intercept targets in the atmosphere and beyond, all while maintaining high mobility.
The USS Harry S. Truman is the eighth ship in the Nimitz-class of the United States Navy. As one of ten Nimitz-class carriers, it plays a crucial role in the US aircraft carrier fleet and is a vital component of the force’s global operational capabilities. This vessel is also the ninth nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in US Navy history to be commissioned, succeeding the USS Enterprise (CVN-65).
The Chengdu J-10, developed by Chengdu Aircraft Industries, is a Chinese fourth-generation multirole fighter. Primarily designed for air-to-air combat, it also carries out strike missions. Since 2003, it has been in service with the People’s Liberation Army and comes in single-seat (J-10A/B/C) and twin-seat (J-10S) configurations.
The Kızılelma (Red Apple) is a jet-powered, multi-role combat drone capable of conducting air-to-air and air-to-surface missions. It is designed to address the gap in the Turkish Air Force’s fifth-generation fighter capabilities.
Since the onset of the Yemen war, Yemeni armed forces have successfully destroyed 26 American MQ-9 drones.
The MQ-9 Reaper is a U.S. armed drone primarily designed for intelligence collection and secondarily for targeting sensitive, mobile objectives. Its extended flight duration, sophisticated sensors, versatile communication systems, and precision weaponry contribute to its reliability for a variety of missions.
Since the onset of the Yemeni war, a total of 115 aircraft from various countries have been downed in Yemen. Among these, 63 are from Saudi Arabia, 22 from the UAE, 26 from the United States, and one each from Morocco, Bahrain, and Jordan.
Since the onset of the Yemen war, Yemeni armed forces have successfully destroyed 23 American MQ-9 drones.
The B-2 Spirit is a strategic heavy stealth bomber designed to carry and deploy both nuclear and conventional weapons. It played a crucial role in the U.S. bomber modernization program. The B-2’s blend of stealth technology, sophisticated aerodynamic design, and substantial payload capacity offers it a notable edge over other bombers. It has a range of approximately 6,000 miles (9,600 km) without needing to refuel.
The Zhobin (Fateh) is a small suicide drone designed for infantry use, utilized by the Iranian Army Ground Forces. It features a pneumatic launcher, an electric motor, a modular warhead, and high accuracy, making it highly suitable for battlefield operations.
Loitering munitions, commonly referred to as suicide drones or kamikaze drones, are unmanned weapon systems engineered for rapid response and the swift destruction of enemy targets. These weapons combine features of cruise missiles and combat drones, offering a low-cost, efficient, and reliable solution on the battlefield. The Ra’ad drone family, produced by the Iranian Ministry of Defense Aerospace Industries, is currently in service with the IRGC Ground Forces. This family includes three variants: Ra’ad-1, Ra’ad-2, and Ra’ad-3, each designed to perform assigned missions at different ranges.
