Tag: Rockets
Russian MOD, Industries Highlight Artillery Rockets Advancement
The Russian defense establishment's perception of the place of artillery - in general, and rocket Artillery - in particular, has undergone a significant advancement over the past decade, placing these systems at a central place on the ground battlefield. This emphasis was evident at the recent Victory Parade in Moscow and at the Army Forum 2020 defense expo taking place in Kubinka this week.
Israel Sizes a Gaza-Bound Shipload of M-302 Heavy Rockets
Earlier today the IDF naval forces have seized a large shipment of weapons sent from Iran and destined to the Gaza strip. The shipment...
IMI Explores an Air-launched Derivative of the Extra Rocket
Israel Military Industries (IMI) is exploring a new air launched application of the 300mm Extra guided ballistic surface launched rocket, enabling air forces to perform...
GMLRS Demonstrates Extended Range Capability
Above: The 45th FIRES Brigade conducts a live fire exercise at Ft. Sill, Okla., on June 11, 2009. Photo: Sgt. 1st Class Kendall James, Oklahoma...
Iran Develops Twin-Launcher for Zelzal-2 Short Range Rocket
Iran has developed a twin-missile launcher system for the Zelzal-2 short range missile, effectively doubling the firing rate of the system. Salvo firing is...
Facing Growing Sensitivity for Collateral Damage, Small Rockets Could Reinstate the...
Since the beginning of operation Enduring Freedom in 2002 the use of stand-off precision attacks from manned, unmanned aerial systems as well as heavy...
Russian Arms on Parade in Moscow
The largest military parade in 20 years took place in Moscow May 9, 2009. Over 100 military vehicles, 70 aircraft and 8000 soldiers paraded...
Israel Opens Land Campaign in Gaza
Israeli escalated operation 'Cast Lead' today as ground forces opened the land campaign in Gaza, seeking control of areas used for Rocket Launching by...
APKWS – The Smart Rocket
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A new class of guided weapons currently being introduced is a guided version of the free-flight rocket, (2.75" and 80mm). Formerly...
G-MLRS Guided Rocket System
Guided-Multiple Launch Rocket System (M30) The Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) M-270A1 program was developed and produced as a multinational program since 1976. The original...
GMLRS Program Moves Into Low-Rate Initial Production
The Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) - Unitary is shifting into low-rate production status, with the award of $125 million contract for rocket production....
Hezbollah’s Rocket Blitz
Assessment of the Second Lebanon War By Col. David Eshel
During the Second Lebanon War of summer 2006, Hezbollah achieved for the first time, strategic...
Is a War between Syria and Israel Inevitable?
There is a consensus within the Israeli defense establishment and intelligence community that very soon the government will have to make a decision on...
Is Israel victimizing itself by its own openness?
Hezbollah won the Second Lebanon War by achieving a propaganda victory over Israel, a Harvard University study has concluded. Israel's defeat came not at...
