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

 

Shahed-131 & -136 UAV

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

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Israel and Gaza 2023 – 2025

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The munitions of the Iran-Israel 12-day war

Шахед‑131 і Шахед‑136 БпЛА

Our visual guide to the Shahed in Ukrainian

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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The munitions of Trump's Yemen campaign

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Ukraine and Russia 2022–2026

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OSMP1848
Air-Delivered Bomb Ukraine UMPK kit
Analyst Note:
This image shows a russian air-delivered bomb fitted with a UMPK guidance kit. Not enough of the bomb is visible to positively identify the model, but it is most likely an OFAB-250-270 based on what can be seen of the tail section. (ARES)
OSMP1850
Air-Delivered Bomb Russia RBK-500 ShOAB-0.5 UMPK kit
Analyst Note:
This Russian air-delivered cluster bomb is marked with a threatening message directed at the French people: «Français! Changer la politique du président dans le pays, sinon ces bombes vont changer le lieu d'atterrissage!» (“French people! Change the president’s policy in the country, otherwise these bombs will change their landing site!”). (ARES)