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A ballistic vest is a personal armor system designed to protect the human body from high-velocity bullets and shrapnel fragments. It prevents penetration into the body by dispersing or stopping the kinetic energy of the impacting projectile. Modern designs enable use without compromising mobility, making them indispensable for military operations, law enforcement duties, and civilian activities in high-risk areas.History and DevelopmentThe earliest armor examples were made from animal hides in p

9M730 Burevestnik (Russian: Буревестник, meaning “storm petrel”, NATO reporting name: SSC-X-9 Skyfall) is a cruise missile developed by the Federation with nuclear propulsion and capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. Due to its unlimited range enabled by its fuel capacity, it is described as “effectively having unlimited range.” The project is being developed for the Federation and remains in the testing phase.Test Records and Operational StatusThe missile’s development began in the early 2000s

YILDIRIMHAN is the first intercontinental ballistic missile developed by Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defense R&D Center. YILDIRIMHAN, unveiled in Istanbul in 2026, has a range of 6,000 kilometers and a speed range of Mach 9–25.The system, developed with liquid propellant, uses Nitrogen Tetroxide / Diazot Tetroxide (N₂O₄). YILDIRIMHAN, equipped with four rocket motors, can carry a warhead weighing 3,000 kilograms. With these capabilities, it is a strategic ballistic missile system offering