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international-conflict1 year ago

Houthis Escalate Conflict with Attacks on US Drones and Ships

Houthi rebels shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone off the coast of Yemen, marking the second such incident in months and escalating tensions between Western militaries and the Iran-backed rebels. The rebels also fired anti-ship ballistic missiles at commercial vessels, causing damage and minor damage in separate incidents. The MQ-9 Reaper, capable of carrying out high-level strikes and collecting intelligence, has been targeted by the Houthis before, and the recent incidents add to a series of confrontations between the rebels and the US military.

via Business Insider|
#houthi-rebels#international-conflict#military-tensions
military-technology2 years ago

Russian Defense Minister Visits Iran, Strengthening Ties and Examining Bizarre 'Loitering SAM'

Iranian authorities have showcased the "358" surface-to-air missile, a unique and unusual weapon, to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu during his visit to Iran. The 358 missile, previously supplied to proxy forces in Yemen and Iraq, has a slender cylindrical body with three groups of fins for maneuvering. Its capabilities and mode of operation remain limited, but it is believed to have a satellite navigation-assisted inertial navigation system and an air-breathing propulsion system. The missile is designed to fly at low speeds, loiter in a figure-eight pattern, and search for targets. Its exact targeting and tracking mechanisms are unclear, but it is speculated to have an infrared sensor ring for proximity-based attacks. The 358 missile presents an intriguing concept for engaging slower targets like drones and helicopters, potentially disrupting enemy air operations. The visit of the Russian Defense Minister to Iran suggests possible interest in acquiring the 358 missile, which could be relevant for countering Ukraine's long-range strikes.

via The War Zone|
#defense-minister-visit#iran#loitering-missile
military-technology2 years ago

"Ukraine Modernizes Military Arsenal with Vintage Soviet Deep-Strike Missile"

The Ukrainian air force may be repurposing obsolete S-200 surface-to-air missile systems as ground-attack weapons, potentially replacing their dwindling stockpile of Tochka ballistic missiles. While there is no official confirmation, the conversion is not unprecedented, as Russian forces have been using newer S-300 missiles for ground attacks. The S-200, developed in the 1960s, has a range of up to 190 miles and can reach altitudes of 130,000 feet. By modifying the guidance system, the Ukrainians could potentially extend the missile's range for ground attacks. This could provide a temporary solution until Ukraine receives more modern long-range rockets from its allies.

via Forbes|
#ground-attack#military-technology#missile-conversion
military2 years ago

Ukrainian forces deliver devastating blows to Russian military equipment.

A video shared by Ukraine's military shows a drone striking and destroying a Russian Tor-M2 missile system, which Russia has previously touted as one of its most prized weapons. The Tor-M2 is a surface-to-air missile system designed to destroy airplanes, guided missiles, and drones. Ukraine's military claimed that it was the fourth Tor missile system to be destroyed in March. At least 104 Russian surface-to-air missile systems have been lost in Ukraine since the war began.

via Business Insider|
#drone-strike#military#russia