Tag: RPG
RMG – A new Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon from Bazalt
The Russian company Bazalt has introduced two new members to the RPG family of weapon – the RPG-28 anti-tank tandem rocket and the RMG...
Urban Warfare Requires Specialized Weapons
The Russian company Bazalt has introduced two new members to the RPG family of weapon – the RPG-28 anti-tank tandem rocket and the RMG multi-purpose,...
RPGNet – Active Protection System from Qinetiq
A non-lethal RPG defeat concept is the RPGNet, incorporating a net shaped "trap" made of super-high strength ballistic fiber, developed under a joint ONR/DARPA...
Hezbollah anti-amour Tactics and weapons
Assessment of the Second Lebanon War By Col. David Eshel
Realizing the capabilities of the Merkava 4 tank, Hezbollah allocated their most advanced weaponry to combat...
The New Road Warriors Armored Trucks
Start < Page 1 of 3 > Recent wars, particularly the war in Iraq and the continued hostilities in South Lebanon, Gaza and the West...
Russian RPG Dominates the World’s Man-Portable Anti-Armor Weapon Market
As the role of a man-portable anti-armor weapon continues to morph from a dedicated anti-tank weapon to a general-purpose fire support asset for light...
IDF Continues Merkava Mk 4 Evolution
Heavyweights are Adapting to LIC
Start < Page 1 of 5 > Merkava tanks of all types, and particularly the new Merkava Mk4 are facing a serious challenge...
Countering the RPG Threat
RPG-7 / RPG-7VR / RPG-18 / RPG-26
Below: M-1A1 destroyed by RPG ambush. Successful attacks are scored at stationary targets, primarily from side or rear...
RPG-7/RPG-7V/RPG-7VR Rocket Propelled Grenade Launcher (Multi Purpose Weapon)
RPG-7 is a reloadable, shoulder-fired, muzzle-loaded, recoilless antitank and antipersonnel rocket-propelled grenade launcher that launches fin-stabilized, oversized rocket-assisted HEAT grenade (85-mm in the PG-7...
RPG-29V Anti-Tank Weapon
Basalt, the Russian manufacturer of the RPG-29N two munitions designed for this modern weapon - the PG-29V tandem rocket, and TBG-29V thermobaric rounds. PG-29V...
Enhancing Survivability and Protection
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Another area that received special attention from DDR&D is the field of advanced armor, including passive, reactive and Active Protection Systems (APS). To improve...
Supporting the Field Commander
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Resulting from lessons learned during years of low intensity conflict in an urban environment, the Israel Defense Forces is expanding...
Infantry Systems at Eurosatory 2004
Recent combat lessons reemphasized the lack of availability in weapon systems suitable for urban warfare. Among infantry systems on display at Eurosatory 2004, were...
Vehicle Protection Concepts
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During the conflict in Kosovo and more recently in Afghanistan and Iraq, it became clear that soft, unprotected...
