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How IRGC Defeats THAAD Interceptors

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.

Shivan Iran, Middle East Politics, Warfare and Technology 2024-02-172024-10-13 1 Minute

Iran’s new ‘Azarakhsh’ Air Defense System

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

Shivan Iran, Middle East Politics, Warfare and Technology 2024-02-17 1 Minute

Russia-Iran Military Exchanges: Part 1

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.

Shivan Iran, Middle East Politics, Soviet Union and Russia, Warfare and Technology 2024-02-142024-02-15 1 Minute

Solntsepyok ‘Blazing Sun’ heavy flame-thrower

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.

Shivan Afghanistan, Middle East Politics, Soviet Union and Russia, Warfare and Technology 2024-02-112024-10-23 2 Minutes

Russia’s Zemledeliye (‘Agriculture’) Remote Mine-laying System

A look at the capabilities and basic specifications of Russia's ‘Agriculture’ (Zemledeliye/Земледелие), remote mining system. Two videos included

Shivan Soviet Union and Russia, Warfare and Technology 2024-02-102025-01-18 1 Minute
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