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A curated selection of images, terms and collections to help understand modern conflict.

 

Iran War 2026

Munition images from the ongoing Middle East conflict

Shahed-131 & -136 UAV

3D models explain the best-known 'kamikaze drones'

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Munition images from the Gaza war

GBU-39 bomb

3D model explaining Israel's 'weapon of choice' in Gaza

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Images from the Human Rights Watch archives

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Munition images from the Ukraine war

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OSMP2315
Rocket or Missile R-73 R-73EL
Analyst Note:
This photo shows a Russian Air Force Su-35 (RF-81718), which, alongside another Russian aircraft, intercepted a UK Royal Air Force aircraft in international airspace over the Black Sea. This image, published by the Royal Air Force, provides an opportunity to view a ‘live’ Su-35 load-out in detail. (ARES)
OSMP1963
Rocket or Missile Afghanistan K40 A3
Analyst Note:
This image shows the transport and launch container of a British surface-to-air missile from the Blowpipe/Javelin/Starburst family. (The container’s larger diameter, which houses the fins, can be partially seen.) The Blowpipe family of man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS) use a separate acquisition package that clips onto the missile launcher, reducing the weight and complexity of the missile itself. Various models incorporate different blast/fragmentation and shaped-charge warheads. The National Stock Number (NSN), 1410-99-966-9045, identifies the U.K. as the country of origin (“99”). (ARES)
OSMP2328
Rocket or Missile Syria KP-M-112mm
Analyst Note:
From early 2026, rockets marked "KP-M-112mm" began appearing in media reports from Syria. The manufacturer and country of origin of these is not yet known. Visually, these munitions closely resemble the Chinese Type 63 family of rockets (which includes the Iranian FAJR 1, often seen in Syria). However, the markings indicate an apparent 112 mm diameter, which is larger than the 107 mm of the Type 63 family. There are other, minor differences in construction that are externally visible. (ARES)
OSMP2374
Rocket or Missile Yemen Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG
Analyst Note:
This image shows a munition shortly before impact. While the quality of the image is not high enough to conclusively identify the munition, remnants of a Storm Shadow/SCALP EG missile were recovered following this strike, supporting a more precise identification. Whilst Saudi Arabia has denied conducting this strike, and the Yemeni Army has claimed responsibility, Saudi Arabia is known to possess Storm Shadow/SCALP EG missiles and the capability to deploy them, whereas the Yemeni Army is not known to possess or use this weapon. (ARES)
OSMP1908
Recoilless Munition Thailand PF69-40 HEI
Analyst Note:
The PF69-40 HEI warhead contains approximately 900 pieces of spherical steel fragmentation (‘ball bearings’) as well as 2,000–3,000 incendiary pellets that scatter over a 15 m radius on detonation. (ARES)
OSMP1910
Recoilless Munition Thailand B40 HE
Analyst Note:
The items highlighted in this image are Vietnamese 70 mm B40 recoilless gun projectiles. The B40 HE is an anti-personnel munition that is fired from the Vietnamese B40 recoilless gun, a copy of the Soviet RPG-2. (ARES)
OSMP1752
Rocket or Missile Sudan
Analyst Note:
Based on design features and an estimation of the munition’s apparent size relative to the personnel handling it, this image appears to show a 122 mm surface-to-surface rocket fitted with a high explosive fragmentation (HE-FRAG) warhead, although the specific model and country of origin are unclear. In Sudan there have been reports of Russian, Chinese, and domestically produced (Taka-02) 122 mm rockets being used. (ARES)