The BMP-3, the initials of "Boevaya Mashina Pekhoty" ("infantry fighting vehicle (IFV)"), represents the pinnacle of Soviet and Russian engineering in infantry fighting vehicles. As the successor to the BMP-1 and BMP-2, the BMP-3 possesses a number of quite capable features as a IFV, including powerful armament, advanced optics and excellent mobility.Contents History Armament…
The F-15EX represents a significant leap forward in the already rich history of the US Air Force's outstanding F-15 fighter aircraft. Designed to maintain air superiority and adapt to the modern battlefield, this new fighter combines cutting-edge technologies and confidence in an already proven Boeing design.Contents The history of the F-15 Features and Capabilities…
Ballistic missiles are a major threat in today's world, capable of causing massive destruction and loss of life. To protect against these threats, effective defense strategies and technologies that enhance the effectiveness of air defense must be employed.Contents Ballistic Missiles Early warning systems Missile Defence Strategies Interceptors Laser weapons Anti-ballistic missile systems Countermeasures Cybersecurity…
The UAV Patroller possesses impressive technical characteristics that position it as one of the top unmanned systems in its field. Recently, Greece made the decision to acquire this advanced drone, with official statements from both NSPA and SAFRAN confirming the procurement.UAV PATROLLERBoasting an autonomy of over 15 hours, the UAV Patroller…
During the defense exhibition DEFEA 2023, the Greek company EODH presented a Leopard 2A4 tank with the ASPIS-NG Modular Protection armor package. A complete protection package that includes both ERA and an active protection system.EODH's ASPIS-NG for Leopard 2A4It is a next-generation hybrid protection package developed to increase tank survivability against modern threats…
As part of the DEFEA 2023 defense exhibition, France's Arquus continued to promote its VLRA series of trucks to replace the obsolete trucks used by the Greek Army. In a recent announcement, Arquus says the VLRA is a durable, easy-to-maintain, military-proven 4×4 vehicle.It is a versatile multi-purpose vehicle designed to transport troops, cargo and…
Among the many producers of military vehicles at the DEFEA 2023 defense exhibition, the Italian Iveco Defense was also present, presenting vehicles that could significantly strengthen the Greek Army or any other international customer.Specifically, during the exhibition, the company presented the IDV MUV light multi-role vehicle and the IDV M1250 heavy-duty truck.IVECO'S…
During the defense exhibition DEFEA 2023, Intracom Defense went ahead to present the loitering munition "ATTALUS", which was developed in collaboration with the Hellenic Defense Systems (EAS).Although late, Greece seems to be dynamically entering the field of mobile ammunition not only through agreements with the companies - giants of the field, but also with…
One of the "strongest" presences at this year's DEFEA defense exhibition was undoubtedly that of TATRA Trucks, which participated together with other Czech and Slovak companies of the Czechoslovak Group.Tatra's Phoenix army supply truckDuring the exhibition, according to a press release from the Czechoslovak Group, TATRA presented a new version of the Phoenix…
One of the most important assets in a military, are its anti-ship missile systems, just like the MM38/MM40/AM39/SM39 variants of the Exocet. A family of anti-ship missiles with a huge global presence, different versions and many accomplishments in the field.Photo By Ludovic Péron - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4462713The development of ExocetDevelopment…