There are a number of reasons for doubting whether the BMD-4 is still a good fit for Russian airborne troops. Equipping the Russian Airborne Forces (VDV) with weapon systems based on the BMD-4 chassis ...

Vehicles designed for the Russian Airborne Force are being promoted overseas. Russian defence conglomerate Rostec noted on 15 April that its Rosoboronexport and NPO High-Precision Weapons companies ...

Russia’s armed forces have been boosted by the arrival of the new airborne BMD-4M. The armored assault vehicle can be parachuted directly into battle with its crew aboard, allowing forces to be ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: Though the era of mass airborne drops behind enemy lines may have passed, air-deployable vehicles still have great utility, even if they’re not especially tough. Since ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: The armored spine of these forces is the ZBD-03 airborne infantry fighting vehicle (AIFV). As China modernizes and develops its airborne corps, it appears to be basing it ...

The Pentagon's FY2025 budget request for Aegis ballistic missile defence would decrease spending compared to FY2024. (US Army) The Department of Defense is requesting about USD1.3 billion for ...