Tag: ANALYSIS

HISTORY MILITARY

Operation Varsity: The Last Airborne Operation of World War 2

Operation Varsity was the last Allied airborne raid of World War 2 targeting the east bank of the Rhine River. Troops from the US, the UK and Canada took part in the operation and it is worth noting that it was the largest number of paratroopers, on the same day and at the same place,…

May 8, 20230Comments

“Wasp” and “America” class: The mini aircraft carriers of the US Navy

A "tool" of the US Navy that many forget are the Wasp and America class "mini aircraft carriers". Perhaps when we think of the US Navy our mind goes to the large surface combatants like the Arleigh Burke, the Ticonderoga or the aircraft carriers like the Nimitz and now the Gerald R. Ford class, but…

May 6, 20230Comments

HISTORY MILITARY

Falklands War: The battle for Air supremacy over the islands

The Falklands War can be considered one of the most important conflicts of the last decades, with the Air Force playing an important role. The aircraft of both sides had a great contribution to the outcome of the war. The aircraft available on the two sides In the Falklands War Argentina had at its disposal…

May 5, 20230Comments

F-35’s DAS System Will Give the Hellenic Air Force an Edge in Air Superiority

The F-35's Distributed Aperture System (DAS) is a revolutionary technology that provides the pilot with 360-degree awareness of the operational environment through an array of sensors. The DAS system basically "wraps" the aircraft, detecting incoming aircraft and threats, day and night, and allowing the pilot to take measures according to the operational situation. The…

April 26, 20230Comments

FIM-92 Stinger: How we went from the “Redeye” to the modern MANPADS

In recent years, man-portable anti-aircraft systems (MANPADS), particularly the FIM-92 Stinger, have gained prominence. The Stinger has a long history of service in various wars worldwide, beginning with its predecessor, the FIM-43 Redeye, which was the primary man-portable anti-aircraft system for the United States in 1967. General Dynamics began developing an improved version of the…

April 16, 20230Comments

The AIM-9 Sidewinder: 67 years in service are not enough

The AIM-9 Sidewinder is a highly successful and widely used infrared air-to-air missile that has been in service for more than 50 years, and remains a key part of the arsenal of many Air Forces. The missile's development began in the late-1940s, immediately after the end of World War II, when the Naval Ordnance…

April 16, 20230Comments

S-300 P Anti-Aircraft System: Its history and versions

The S-300 is a Soviet-origin anti-aircraft system that has become one of the most widely used systems of its kind. The system has gone through numerous stages of development, has many versions, and serves a large number of countries. This article provides an overview of the S-300, its development, and its various versions. Quick Navigation…

April 15, 20230Comments

BOFORS ARCHER: The pride of the Swedish Artillery

The Bofors ARCHER is one of the most capable and well know self-propelled guns fielded by modern armies. Sweden has already fielded it, a number of them has been donated to Ukraine while the UK will likely also acquire a number of systems too. Development and integration into service In 1995 the Swedish military began…

March 15, 20230Comments

K21: The powerful South Korean IFV

The K21 is an IFV of the South Korean ADD, which was designed to replace the older K2000. As of 2018, more than 466 vehicles have been built while South Korea aims to field 120 more until 2027. The Democratic Republic of Korea Army, also plans to acquire an upgraded version of it. The vehicle…

March 14, 20230Comments