History, Religion, Politics, Culture, and Travels in the Islamic World
Lockheed Martin’s ‘Terminal High Altitude Area Defense’ (THAAD) is the only American system designed to intercept targets outside and inside the atmosphere. However, IRGC Aerospace demonstrated that its ‘Dezful’ medium-range ballistic missile’s MaRV is capable of maneuvering below THAAD’s ‘engagement envelope’ to reach its target.
Iranian short-range air defense system, Azarakhsh, probably designed for export. It offer an array of electro-optical and infrared sensors, and can operate in all-weather
Khaybar-Shekan is a Medium Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM). A recent test by IRGC Aerospace suggests that the new Khaybar-Shekan’s Maneuverable Reentry Vehicle (MaRV) can perform a hard turn in preparation for a steep angle dive. Maneuverability could defeat PAC-3 interceptors.
Ukrainian intelligence claims that Iranian IRGC and Hizballah are training Russian soldiers in Syria to use combat drones. It also claims that Syrian soldiers are training to fight alongside Russian soldiers in Ukraine. Addresses the importance of Iran’s military contributions to Russia in the Ukraine War.
A new unnamed IRGC loitering munition, similar to the Russian Lancet-3M drone, has been developed. This surface-to-surface weapon loiters for targeting information and has a maximum range of 40 km. With a warhead of 6 kg, it can be used against various targets. The IRGC model uses an electric motor, akin to the Russian model.
Солнцепёк (Solntsepyok; ‘Blazing Sun’), Russian heavy flame-thrower is an exceptional weapon delivering thermobaric charges at distances from 1.6–10 km, creating an explosive gas cloud up to 40,000 m2, generating devastating physical and psychological effects.
A look at the capabilities and basic specifications of Russia's ‘Agriculture’ (Zemledeliye/Земледелие), remote mining system. Two videos included
Putin’s interview served to convey Russia’s message past gate-keeper media to millions of viewers in the Global South: Asia, Africa, and Latin America. It is less important to the Kremlin what Westerners and ‘Westoxified’ non-whites think of why Russia was compelled to wage war in Ukraine. What matters is shaping the views of people of color; how they perceive Russian policies, and understand why Russia was compelled by NATO to wage war in Ukraine.
An agreement between Iran and Russia is being finalized. The Kremlin is chafing at U.S. support for Ukraine. Russia is likely to support Iran in a ‘proxy war’ in the Middle East. A Russian think-tank said, for payback, Russia may support a ‘hybrid war far from its own borders.’
Withdrawal of HMS Diamond from Red Sea is probably because it ran out of ‘ammo’ (surface to air missiles used to down Houthi missiles) and has to be re-armed. Essay examines what this means for Ansarallah's blockade and military strategy.
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