Articles by Yago Rodríguez Rodríguez

Throughout the next lines we will explain the history of modern armor - defined as that physical static object that actively or passively serves to prevent a projectile from accessing the interior of a vehicle in order to cause damage - and we will also take into account of technological evolution itself, the strategic impact that the adoption of more capable armor has had. After all, armor not only influences the tactical capabilities of the vehicle in which it is integrated, but also affects its strategic mobility, represents an extra cost that makes the production of said vehicles more expensive and implies certain easements. (Continue…) Dear reader, this article is exclusively for paying users. If you want to access the full text, you can subscribe to Ejercitos Magazine taking advantage of our offer for new subscribers through the following link.

Innovations, new contexts, new weapons and new lessons constitute a whole that conditions the outcome of conflicts. Much has been said, in the case of the Chechen rebels, especially after their victory in the Battle of Grozny, about their ability to innovate, some authors even stating that what happened there was a true revolution. Throughout this article we are going to try to find out which innovations - in a broad sense - influenced both the First Chechen War (1994-1996) and the Second Chechen War (1999-2009). Also to make an assessment as aseptic as possible, trying to clarify whether the main tactical, doctrinal or technical changes seen in the two wars in Chechnya really represented true innovations, with important effects on the final outcome of the war or whether, on the contrary, Its importance has been exaggerated. (Continues…) Dear reader, this [Keep reading…]

Arms trafficking has always been a controversial, practically taboo topic. Furthermore, a topic that has been fantasized about too much, generally due to lack of knowledge. Despite the image associated with Hollywood movies, the reality is more prosaic. Normally, when talking about arms trafficking, reference is made to the illegal sale and purchase of handguns by individuals or criminal organizations. More interesting, however, is the trafficking of war weapons, especially on a large scale. Carried out by insurgent and paramilitary groups, terrorists and, increasingly, mafias of all kinds, it moves real fortunes. On too many occasions in collusion with governments interested in waging subsidiary wars such as the proxy war in Libya or the war in Syria. (Continue…) Dear reader, this article is exclusively for paying users. If you want to access the full text, you can subscribe to Ejercitos Magazine taking advantage of our offer for new [Keep reading…]

In recent years, the arms race between Morocco and Algeria has marked the evolution of the land forces - and armed forces as a whole - in the Maghreb. This rivalry, together with the increasingly precarious situation in its surroundings, from the civil war in Libya to the security problems in the Sahel, has caused investment in weapons of all types to multiply, with special emphasis on land means. , from battle tanks to rocket artillery or anti-aircraft systems. (Continue…) Dear reader, this article is exclusively for paying users. If you want to access the full text, you can subscribe to Ejercitos Magazine taking advantage of our offer for new subscribers through the following link.

The Yemen War has been overshadowed by conflicts such as those in Syria or Libya, which are closer. However, the Houthi implementation of numerous innovations, combined with the support provided by Iran, have given rise to a true Revolution in Military Affairs that we could classify as "the poor man's RMA." Along these lines we will try to analyze its main characteristics, its strengths and its weaknesses. [Keep reading…]

The Syrian war has been much more than a local conflict. In one way or another it has involved numerous powers, with the United States and the Russian Federation at the forefront. Groups like Daesh or proxies from various countries have played a crucial role. In the final stages, the division between Turkey and the Assad government in the north of the country has left moments of enormous tension. Along these lines we will analyze the keys to this long and bloody war. [Keep reading…]

Unknown to most, the battle of Marawi, fought between the Philippine military and an alliance of Islamist groups led by Abu Sayyaf and supported by Daesh, has marked a before and after in many ways. More than four months of fighting were necessary to expel a few hundred insurgents from the city who, taking advantage of the urban terrain, making massive use of small drones and barely using light weapons, managed to challenge an entire country. [Keep reading…]