Articles for author: Adnan Ashraf

Russia Deploys Upgraded T-80BVM Tanks With Additional Armor

Uralvagonzavod has resumed production of the T-80BVM main battle tank, a modernized version of the Soviet-era T-80BV, following the outbreak of the war. The T-80BVM represents a third-generation MBT, incorporating a low-profile turret and sharply angled armored hull designed to improve survivability against a wide range of threats. Originally developed in the 1980s, the T-80BV ...

Operation Spider Web: Inside Ukraine’s Daring Drone Strike on Russian Strategic Bombers

In one of the most sophisticated and surprising operations of the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian forces have executed a successful drone strike deep with in Russian territory—an operation that not only inflicted damage but also revealed serious vulnerabilities in Russian strategic defence systems. Codenamed Operation Spider Web, this complex mission targeted Russian airbases housing critical assets, ...

China Unveils HQ-29: Mobile Missile Defense System Capable of Intercepting ICBMs and Hypersonic Threats

China has publicly demonstrated its new Hongqi-29 (HQ-29) missile defense system, and the photo of the mobile SAM appeared on the roads in June 2025. This system is positioned as the first mobile complex of China, designed to intercept intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), medium -range ballistic missiles (BRSD) and even hypersonic missiles in the middle ...

Iranian 358 loitering missile with jet propulsion and autonomous seeker head for air defense operations.

Iran’s 358 Loitering Missiles and AD-08 Majid: Proven Tools in Guerrilla Air Defense.

Among the achievements Iranians can rightfully be proud of — and that proved effective — are the Iranian loitering anti-aircraft missiles of the “358” family (“Product 358”) and related systems. The missile is launched using a solid-fuel booster (even a simple improvised launcher can be used), and once the booster detaches, a small jet engine ...

The Rise of Maritime Drones: Naval Warfare Adapts to Sea-Based Unmanned Threats

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Iran’s Drone Swarm Strategy: How Low-Cost UAVs Are Challenging U.S. & Israeli Air Defenses

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Soldiers Go Augmented: Smart Helmets, AR Visors & Combat HUDs Hit the Field

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Chinese Navy’s Type 055 Destroyer Shadows U.S. Carrier Strike Group Near Taiwan — Sparks Tensions At Sea

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Turkey’s Bayraktar Drones Evolve With Smart Munitions — Next-Gen UAV Warfare On The Rise?

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