Articles for category: Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs)

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 ...

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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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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