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Tuesday 19 April 2022 - 17:56

Military Knowledge: Switchblade Loitering Munition

Switchblade drones are a type of miniature loitering munition developed by AeroVironment specifically for the US military. The dimensions of these drones are so small that they can be carried in a backpack. The Switchblade launches from a tube, flies to the target area, and crashes into its target while detonating its explosive warhead. The […]

Thursday 7 April 2022 - 19:33

Military Knowledge: Orlan-10 Reconnaissance Drone

The Orlan-10 is a Russian reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle designed by the Special Technology Center (Специальный Технологический Центр) in Saint Petersburg for the Russian Armed Forces. Orlan-10 has been in the service since 2010.

Wednesday 6 April 2022 - 18:25

Military Knowledge: FIM-92 Stinger MANPADS

The FIM-92 Stinger is a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) that operates as an infrared homing surface-to-air missile. FIM-92 Stinger can be used in a wide range of vehicles and ground and helicopter launchers. The Stinger was designed in the United States by General Dynamics and entered service in 1981 and has been used in more […]

Monday 4 April 2022 - 15:58

Military Knowledge: Stugna-P anti-tank missile system

The Stugna-P is an Ukrainian anti-tank missile system developed by the Kyiv-based Luch design bureau to compete with foreign models of the same class. The Stugna-P system consists of a tripod, a missile container, a guidance device and a computer used to control all the firing operations and allow the operator to remotely control the […]

Tuesday 29 March 2022 - 23:28

Military Knowledge: Kalibr Cruise Missile

The 3M-54 and 3M-14 Kaliber cruise missiles are a family of Russian-made sea, land and air-launched strategic and tactical cruise missiles designed to strike a variety of targets on land and sea with high precision.

Friday 25 March 2022 - 20:06

Military Knowledge: Fateh-313 Ballistic Missile

Fateh-313 missile is a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) with composite solid fuel that was unveiled by Iran on August 22, 2015. This missile is the new generation of the Fateh missile family and has a lighter body, more advanced propulsion, and more range and accuracy than the Fateh-110 missile.

Saturday 12 March 2022 - 13:29

What shoulder-launched systems are Ukrainian forces using to counter Russia?

Before the start of Russian military operation in Ukraine, as well as in the last two weeks, the United States and European countries, including Germany, the Netherlands and Lithuania, etc. sent man-portable air-defense systems and Anti-tank missiles to Ukraine. These missiles have played an important role in preventing the advance of Russian Army armored columns […]

Sunday 20 February 2022 - 19:49

Dehlavieh 3 anti-tank guided missile, the longest-range Iranian anti-tank missile

During the unveiling ceremony of 10 new defense systems of Iran Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL) on February 13th, the Dehlavieh-3 anti-tank guided missile was unveiled. Examining the appearance of the Dehlavieh-3 ATGM and comparing it with the 9m133M-2 Kornet-EM missile, it can be seen that the Dehlavieh-3 is almost completely similar […]

Thursday 27 January 2022 - 19:16

Military Knowledge: Mil Mi-24 Attack Helicopter

The Mi-24 is a heavy multi-role helicopter with offensive capabilities and personnel transfer, produced in 1969 by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant, a Soviet, and later a Russian designer and producer of helicopters. Mi-24 Attack Helicopter is in service since 1972.