9K38 Igla: The Soviet-Born Air Defense System Still Shaping Modern Warfare
The 9K38 Igla is a Russian/Soviet man-portable air defense system (MANPADS) that uses infrared homing technology…
Carl-Gustaf M4: Saab’s Multi-Role Recoilless Rifle Sets the Standard for Modern Infantry
The Carl-Gustaf M4 (CGM4), designated M3E1 by the U.S. Army, represents the latest evolution in Saab’s…
Al-Yassin 105: A heavily modified anti-tank round based on RPG-2 and RPG-7 design
Since the IDF ground operation in the Gaza Strip, fighters from the Hamas network have been…
Shershen ATGM: A Belarusian version of Skif with additional capabilities
The Shershen (Hornet) is a Belarusian variant of the Ukrainian Skif Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) and…
XM84/M84 Stun Grenade: Design, Use, and Potential Risks
The M84 stun grenade, also known as a flashbang, is a less-lethal weapon used by the…
NICO BTV-1 Flash Bang: A Non-Lethal Weapon for Multiple Missions
Non-lethal weapons have become an essential component of modern warfare. With the Department of Defense defining…
MARA: An Indigenous Anti-Tank Weapon That Failed to Meet Expectations
Regarding the design and development of anti-tank weapons, most countries turn to foreign manufacturers to provide…
M72 LAW: A Lightweight, Single-Shot Anti-Tank Weapon
The Talley Defense Systems M72 LAW (Light Anti-armor Weapon System) is a disposable, single-shot anti-tank rocket…
RPG-30: A single-use anti-tank rocket launcher designed to defeat active protection systems
The RPG-30 is a disposable anti-tank rocket launcher developed from the RPG-27. This weapon was designed…
M79 Osa: A most popular rocket launcher in the Yugoslav wars
The M79 Osa is a reloadable anti-tank rocket launcher. It is a simple but relatively accurate…
Stugna-P: Ukrainian analogue of Javelin ATGM
Stugna-P is a Ukrainian-made “counterpart” of the FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile system. It is designed…
FGM-148 Javelin: A game changer in armored warfare
The FGM-148 Javelin is a state-of-art anti-tank weapon. It was introduced in service portable anti-tank missile…
