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Monday 20 November 2023 - 23:23

Military Knowledge: Kaman-19 Drone

The Kaman-19 drone, named after the Farsi word for “bow,” is a specialized electronic warfare drone used for information gathering, surveillance, etc. It was unveiled during the joint drone exercise of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army in October 2023. The Kaman-19 drone, which was showcased for the first time during the joint army exercise, […]

Saturday 11 November 2023 - 12:48

Military Knowledge: Al-Yassin 105 Anti-Tank Rocket, The Zionists’ Nightmare in Gaza!

Following the onset of a ground invasion by the Israeli regime’s army and the escalation of the fighting in the city of Gaza, footages of scenes of destruction and damage to Merkava tanks and armored vehicles belonging to the regime were released. Palestinian resistance fighters went to meet the invading tanks using Al-Yassin 105 anti-tank rocket-propelled grenades, showing courage and proper tactics, when they hunted down Israeli Merkavas from close range. Before the battle of Gaza, the Israeli army considered explosive devices and bombs as the main obstacle and problem in operations in the Gaza Strip, but the new surprise by Palestinian resistance fighters and extensive use of anti-tank rockets caught the Israeli army off guard. In the following paragraphs, we will introduce and examine this effective weapon.

Wednesday 25 October 2023 - 12:18

Military Knowledge: New Update On Geran-2 Drone?!

Geran-2 (Russian: Герань) is a version of Shahed-136 suicide dorne, which was sold to Russia under a contract with the production line before the start of the Ukrainian war. The loud noise of the engine of the Geran-2 drone, apart from creating psychological warfare and terror among the enemies, could alert the defense forces and […]

Tuesday 10 October 2023 - 11:00

Military Knowledge: Mutabar-1 Air Defense System

The Mutabar-1 air defense system is a short-range, low-altitude system, which is developed by Palestinian resistance forces. This air defense system was introduced in October 2023 during Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, in a video released for the first time by Izz ad-Din Al-Qassam Brigades.

Sunday 1 October 2023 - 21:13

Military Knowledge: PzH 2000 Self-Propelled Howitzer

The PzH 2000 is a German 155 mm self-propelled howitzer developed by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall in the 1980s and 1990s for the German Army. The rate of fire of 3 rounds in 9 seconds and 10-13 rounds per minute make this German howitzer an ideal option for “shoot-and-scoot” operations.

Monday 25 September 2023 - 19:57

Military Knowledge: Leclerc Main Battle Tank

The Leclerc is a third-generation French main battle tank developed and manufactured by Nexter Systems. The Leclerc is currently the only Western tank with an Autoloader. This tank was named in honour of Marshal Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque, a commander of the Free French Forces, who led the 2nd Armoured Division in World War II.

Sunday 24 September 2023 - 12:45

Military Knowledge: Yak-130 Fighter Trainer

The Yakovlev Yak-130 (NATO reporting name: Mitten) is a subsonic two-seat advanced jet trainer and light combat aircraft developed by Yakovlev Design Bureau. The main purpose of Yak-130 is to replicate the characteristics of several 4+ generation fighters as well as the fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57 fighter. It can also perform light-attack and reconnaissance duties, carrying a combat load of 3,000 kg.

Sunday 17 September 2023 - 20:31

Military Knowledge: Majid Short-Range Air Defense System

The Iranian home-grown Majid Air Defense System is a short-range, low-altitude system with high mobility. This air defense system is suitable for tracking and destroying various low-altitude aerial targets such as drones, cruise missiles, helicopters, and so on. The Majid system was first displayed in a parade on April 18, 2021, and it was officially used in the military drills dubbed “Defenders of the Sky of Velayat 1400” (2021).

Saturday 16 September 2023 - 18:47

Military Knowledge: FS-LIDS And M-LIDS Anti-Drone Systems

The LIDS system, short for Low Integrated Defeat System, is a US anti-drone system to deal with small drones, which consists of a set of radar, electronic warfare system, electro-optical and infrared camera and Coyote loitering munition to identify and destroy targets. This system can be used in both fixed (FS-LIDS) and mobile (M-LIDS) modes for short-range and regional defense.

Wednesday 13 September 2023 - 09:47

Military Knowledge: Karrar Main Battle Tank

Karrar Main Battle Tank (MBT) is a significant upgrade on the T-72 tank currently in use by the Islamic Republic of Iran Armed Forces. This upgrade brings the existing tanks up to the standard equivalent to the T-90MS. The Karrar tank is equipped with various systems, including a laser rangefinder, ballistic computer, automatic loading system, navigation system, communication and digital battlefield management system, as well as electronic warfare countermeasure system.