The Iraqi Armed Forces

[Doritos11]

Those airfields could use some better maintenance

 

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Iraqi army officer cadets training in Sandhurst UK

 

[IR5]

Now it is written in Russian Defence Forum that the Army is looking for a APCs , IFVs and Artillery. This proposed APC are:
Patria AMV
boxer APC
Stryker
boomerang

Patria AMV
The AMV (Advaced Modular Vehicle) armored personnel carrier was developed by Patria in association with the Finish Defense Force. The main goal was to design a platform with better protection, greater mobility, payload and internal volume, than current XA-203 6x6 APCs. The first prototype of the AMV was built in 2001. Finish Army ordered a total of 86 AMVs in various configurations. First vehicles were delivered in 2003 and production commenced in 2004. Export operators are Croatia (126), Poland (690) and Slovenia (30). The Patria AMV is known as the KTO Rosomak (wolverine) in Polish Army service. Republic of Macedonia, South Africa, Sweden and the United Arab Emirates have also ordered a number of these armored personnel carriers.
The Patria AMV is fitted with modular ballistic protection. Armor composes of interchangeable modules of various thickness and can be tailored to suit mission requirements. Heavy armor is removed during peacetime and for transportation. However it is restored once the vehicle arrives in the combat theater. Maximum protection level is against 30-mm armor-piercing rounds. Vehicle also has a top-class mine protection. It can withstand up to 10 kg TNT blast. Two uparmored Polish Army vehicles were hit in Afghanistan by RPG-7 rockets, however armor was not penetrated and vehicles managed to return to base. NBC protection and fire suppression systems are fitted as standard.
The standard Finnish Army Patria AMVs are armed with Protector M151 remote weapon stations, fitted with 12.7-mm machine gun and 40-mm automatic grenade launcher. This variant is known as the XA-360 in Finnish Army service. A wide range of weapons can be fitted depending on customer requirements.
Vehicle has a crew of three and provides accommodation for up to 10 fully equipped troops.
The Patria AMV is powered by the Scania DI 12 diesel engine, developing 490 or 540 horsepower, depending on the variant. This armored personnel carrier weights between 16 and 26 t according to armor and weapon systems. Vehicle is fitted with a central tyre inflation system. The baseline variant of the Patria AMV is fully amphibious. It is propelled on water by two waterjets.

Boxer APC
The Boxer Multi-Role Armored Vehicle (MRAV) was co-developed by Germany, United Kingdom and the Netherlands. However in 2003 UK withdrew from the programme and went for an indigenous design.
The Boxer successfully completed trials with the German Army in 2008. Germany ordered 272 armored personnel carriers, including 72 ambulance and 65 command vehicle variants. Deliveries commenced in 2009. The Netherlands approved procurement of 200 Boxers of different variants, that entered service in 2011. Boxer APCs will replace ageing Tpz1 Fuchs and M113 armored personnel carriers in the German Army service and YPR and M577 in service with the Netherlands.
Boxer's design is based on the modular structure for maximum flexibility. It uses a single chassis with a snap-in modules for different purposes, including infantry carrier, command vehicle, ambulance, supply carrier and so on. These modules are interchangeable in less than an hour. The base vehicle operates independently from the modules.
Vehicle has a modular armor with special ceramic mix. The triple hull floor is shaped for maximum protection against anti-tank mines. Every mission module has it's own primary safety cell. It is claimed that front armor can withstand 30-mm rounds, while the all-round protection can withstand 12.7-mm fire. Damaged armor slabs can be easily replaced in field condition. Also this APC has low radar and acoustic signatures, making it harder to detect.
Weapon fit can be configured to suit specific national requirements of every country. German Boxers have a remotely operated gun mount with a 40-mm automatic grenade launcher, while the Dutch vehicles are completed with a 12.7-mm machine gun.
Boxer in APC configuration has a crew of three and can carry 8 fully equipped infantry troops. Troops enter and leave via the rear entry ramp. Up to eight tons of cargo can be carried in place of the troops.
The Boxer armored personnel carrier is powered by the MTU diesel engine, developing 700 horsepower. This engine is based on the Mercedes-Benz OM 500 commercial design. It has been modified by MTU for military application. It delivers more power than the commercial version and can operate in extreme conditions. The Boxer armored vehicle has a maximum road range in excess of 1 000 kilometers. It's chassis uses a number of proven and commercially available automotive components.

Stryker APC
The Stryker armored personnel carrier is based on Canadian LAV III light armored vehicle. It is considered as an interim vehicle, until more advanced future designs will be available. A contract was signed with General Dynamics Land Systems for 2 131 Stryker vehicles of all variants to equip six rapid deployment Brigade Combat Teams. First operational vehicles were delivered to the US Army in 2003. Currently over 4 300 Strykers of all variants are is service with the US military.
Basic armor of the Stryker APC protects the front arc against 14.5-mm rounds. All-round protection is against 7.62-mm NATO ball rounds. A ceramic appliqué armor can be added to give all-round protection against 14.5-mm armor-piercing rounds. Interior of the vehicle is lined with to protect occupants against spalling. An undercarriage was strengthened to survive mine-blasts. It is claimed that Strykers are superior to other APCs regarding survivability against IEDs. Fuel tanks are mounted externally and are designed to blow away from the hull in the event of explosion. This armored personnel carrier has an automatic fire suppression and NBC protection systems. Strykers employed in combat zones are fitted with steel cages, called slat armor, providing protection against RPGs. Recently an explosive reactive armor kit was designed. It is intended to replace the slat armor in combat areas.
The Stryker is armed with a 12.7-mm machine gun or 40-mm automatic grenade launcher, mounted in remote weapon station.
This armored personnel carrier takes advantage of high-tech information technologies. It is fitted with a battlefield information management system. It links up with other similarly equipped vehicles and command posts. Position information is available through GPS receiver.
The Stryker armored personnel carrier has a crew of two, including commander and driver and can carry a squad of 9 fully equipped troops. Troops enter and leave the vehicle through the rear ramp or roof hatches. The baseline M1126 armored personnel carrier provides protected transport and supports dismounted assault of it's occupants.
Vehicle is fitted with a Caterpillar 3126 diesel engine, developing 350 horsepower. The same engine is used by some US Army trucks. Engine and transmission can be removed reinstalled in less than an hour. Driving wheels can switch between 8x4 configuration on roads and 8x8 configuration on rough terrain. Vehicle is also fitted with a central tyre inflation system, which allows to adjust to different terrain, thus extending cross-country mobility. The Stryker is fitted with run-flat tyres and can move a couple of kilometers before the tire completely deteriorates. It is also fitted with a self-recovery winch. Unlike most modern APCs this vehicle is not amphibious.
Stryker is transportable by the C-130, C-141, C-5 and C-17 transport aircraft.
The Strykers operate in rapid deployment Brigade Combat Teams. Each brigade has more than 300 Strykers of 10 variants. Operational concept behind these brigades is stressed on deployability, and maneuverability for counter insurgency operations. The whole brigade can be airlifted and deployed anywhere in the world within 96 hours.

Bumerang APC
Currently a new family of 8x8 armored vehicles is being developed in Russia. The project is known as the Bumerang (boomerang). A baseline vehicle will be an armored personnel carrier. The new APC will be revealed to Russian military officials in 2013. The whole project is being kept in high secrecy. It is being developed alongside a new-generation Kurganets-25 infantry fighting vehicle.
Once operational this new-generation APC should replace a whole host of ageing Russian armored vehicles. The estimated requirement is at least 2 000 vehicles. First APCs will be delivered to the Russian Army for trials and evaluation in 2013. Once approved, full-scale deliveries are expected to begin in 2015.
In the early 90s the BTR-90 was developed in Russia. It had a more powerful armament, improved protection greater mobility and increased internal volume, comparing with the previous BTR-80. However it was not accepted to service with the Russian Army, possibly due to funding problems. Since 2010 Russia stopped purchasing the older BTR-80 APCs. Currently improved BTR-82 is being obtained as a stop-gap measure until a new vehicle is available. In 2011 Russian MoD issued a requirement for a modular family of armored vehicles instead of the BTR-90.
The new vehicle has modular design. The Bumerang will be a wheeled armored personnel carrier and Kurganets-25 will be an infantry fighting vehicle. A number of components and subsystems will be interchangeable between both vehicles.
Engine of the Bumerang is located at the front of the hull. Troops will leave the new vehicle via rear doors, or roof hatches. It is worth mentioning that a rear-mounted engine of the BTR series APCs was a significant drawback, as troops had to leave the vehicle via side doors. Cramped side entry and exit hatches are even worse on BTR-70 APCs, which is still in service with the Russian Army. If such vehicle is ambushed, troops usually have to leave it under direct enemy fire.
It is most likely that the Bumerang will have a crew of three, including commander, gunner and driver. It will carry around 7 soldiers.
The new armored personnel carrier will be fitted with remotely controlled weapon station. Various stations are being developed, armed with 30-mm cannon, 12.7-mm and 7.62-mm machine guns. Vehicle might be also fitted with anti-tank guided missile launchers.
The new APC will have an 8x8 configuration. It will be fitted with a turbocharged diesel engine, developing around 500 hp. The same engine will be also used on Kurganets-25 next-generation infantry fighting vehicle. It seems that the new vehicle will be fully amphibious. On water it will be propelled by two waterjets.
Other armored vehicles if the Bumerang family will include armored ambulance, command post vehicle, reconnaissance vehicle, anti-tank missile carrier, air defense missile launcher, fire support vehicle, mortar carrier, and other. It seems that with these vehicle Russia plans to equip rapid deployment brigades, similar to US Stryker brigades.

within the IFV is proposed:
Puma IFVs
R21 IFVs
Kurganets-25
BMPT
M2 Bradley (purchase of several)

Puma IFV
The new Puma infantry fighting vehicle was jointly developed by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and Rheinmetall in Germany to replace the ageing Marder 1 IFVs, that are now over 30 years old. Five pre-production vehicles were delivered in 2004. This new infantry fighting vehicle successfully passed numerous trials. First production Puma IFVs were delivered to the German Army in 2010. A total of 405 of these armored vehicles will be built for the German Army.
The Puma is the most protected IFV currently available. It has a welded armor hull with add-on modular armor. It has an option of three various protection levels to suit operational needs. Weight of the vehicle vary from 29.4 to 43 tons accordingly to a protection level.
The base model has a front and flank protection against 30-mm rounds, while vehicle has an all-round protection against 14.5-mm machine gun fire. The most protected variant can be considered as a heavy IFV. Additional armor modules can be fitted, increasing Puma's weight to 43 tons. Furthermore in this configuration it it is even heavier than the T-72 main battle tank. It seems that the most protected variant of the Puma withstands 120- and 125-mm projectiles over the front arc. Vehicle also withstands mine blasts equivalent to 10 kg of TNT. The Puma IFV also features an advanced threat warning system. NBC protection and automatic fire suppressions systems are fitted as standard.
Vehicle is armed with a remotely operated weapon station. It includes a dual-fed Mauser 30-mm cannon. This cannon is already used on the Austrian Ulan and Spanish Pizzaro IFVs. It has an effective range of fire of 3 km. The Puma will be armed with an ATGW launcher, however it's type is still unknown. Secondary armament consists of a 5.56-mm machine gun and a 76-mm grenade launcher for a close-range defense.
The Puma infantry fighting vehicle has a crew of three, while it can accommodate up to eight infantrymen in the rear compartment. Passengers enter and leave the vehicle via rear power-operated ramp. Vehicle is fitted with an air conditioning.
Vehicle is powered by MTU 892 turbocharged diesel engine, developing a whooping 1 073 horsepower. It is worth mentioning that some of the latest main battle tanks haven't got that much power. This IFV is not amphibious.


K21 IFV
The K-21 or NIFV (Next Infantry Fighting Vehicle), was developed in South Korea to replace the ageing KIFV. Development commenced in 1999. Production of the new IFV started in 2008 and approximately 900 vehicles are planned to be built. First vehicles were fielded in 2009. It is claimed that the K-21 is superior to most of the current IFVs. It also costs twice cheaper to build this vehicle comparing with the M2 Bradley IFV. It is expected that this armored vehicle will have some export success due to its low price.
The K-21 is lighter comparing with most modern IFVs, as it was designed using composite materials to save weight wherever possible. Composition of the K-21 armor is still secret. It is assumed that this IFV has multi-layer armor with glass fiber, ceramic and aluminum alloy. It is known that front arc provides protection against 30-mm armor-piercing rounds. All-round protection is against 14.5-mm armor-piercing rounds. Vehicle is also fitted with automatic fire suppression and NBC protection systems. The K-21 can be also fitted with active protection system, similar to that used on the South Korean K2 Black Panther main battle tank.
As far as the main drawback of the KIFV was a weak armament, the K-21 comes with a much more substantial Bofors XK 40-mm cannon. This cannon is combined with advanced fire control system for better fire accuracy. Such fire control systems are usually fond on the latest main battle tanks. It fires anti-tank, HE-FRAG, smoke and multi-purpose ammunition. The K-21 also carries two indigenously developed ATGW launchers, but exact details and number of missiles carried are unknown. There is also a 7.62-mm machine gun. Overall the K-21 has significant anti-armor capability. It can easily defeat enemy armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles. It also poses significant threat to main battle tanks.
Vehicle has a crew of three, while it can carry up to nine fully equipped troops.
The K-21 infantry fighting vehicle has a great degree of advanced high-tech systems used including battle management system, internal navigation, vehicular information systems and identification system which recognizes friend and foe vehicles.
Vehicle is powered by a Doosan D2848LXE turbocharged diesel engine, developing 680 hp. This infantry fighting vehicle has a hydropneumatic suspension and advanced running gear. The K21 IFV is fully amphibious with minimum of preparation with a help of an automatic flotation bags. Floatation bags are activated, before entering the water. On water this armored vehicle is propelled by its tracks.
In 2013 a light tank prototype, based on the K-21 has been revealed. It is fitted with a Cockerill turret, armed with a choice of 105-mm or 120-mm gun.

M2 Bradley
In 1972 the US Army requested design proposal to meet a requirement for a mechanized infantry fighting vehicle. It was developed in response to the Soviet BMP-1 IFV. A complex series of design submissions and changing specifications followed until a Fighting Vehicle System appeared, comprising two vehicles, an IFV which became M2 Bradley and Cavalry Fighting Vehicle which became the M3. It was designed as a better armored replacement for the ageing M113 armored personnel carrier. Deliveries of the M2 Bradley commenced in 1981 and have continued since with totals over 4 600 vehicles. Some 400 M2 IFV's have been exported to Saudi Arabia.
The M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle has a welded aluminum armor hull. Front arc has a laminated aluminum and steel armor. Initial production variant provided protection against 14.5-mm armor-piercing rounds. Bottom was reinforced with steel plates for improved protection against mines. The M2 Bradley is also fitted with NBC protection system.
Vehicle is armed with a two-man turret, fitted with a 25-mm dual-fed Bushmaster chain gun. It fires armor-piercing and HE-FRAG rounds. Also there are two TOW anti-tank guided missile launchers. There is also a coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun.
The Bradley IFV accommodates 6 dismounts. Infantrymen enter and leave the vehicle via the rear doors. Early models had firing ports with dedicated 5.56-mm assault rifles attached. These were later removed to avoid compromising the side armor protection.
Original version of this infantry fighting vehicle was powered by a Cummins VTA-903T turbocharged diesel engine, developing 500 hp. Engine is located at the front. It is mated to an automatic transmission. The M2 is amphibious with the use of swim barrier. Swimming capabilities can be improved by the erection of inflatable buoyancy tanks. On water the Bradely is propelled by spinning its tracks. This IFV is air-transportable
Throughout its service life the M2 Bradley IFV series has been the subject of numerous enhancements to improve combat capabilities and survivability for the vehicle and occupants. There were three main improvement programmes - the M2A1, M2A2 and M2A3.


BMPT IFV
The BMPT, sometimes nicknamed the Terminator, is a new Russian armored vehicle, designed to support tank operations, primarily in urban areas. It's main objective is to engage enemy infantry. The BMPT combat vehicles can change tactics of combat actions and significantly increase efficiency of tank units. It is a versatile anti-personnel vehicle that can engage multiple targets. The BMPT is expected to enter service with the Russian Army during the next couple of years. Three units of this tank support combat vehicle were delivered to Kazakhstan, which is currently the only operator of the BMPT.
The vehicle is protected by passive and reactive armor. Interior is fitted with Kevlar lining which protects against spalling. It is also fitted with NBC protection and automatic fire suppression systems. The BMPT has equal protection to main battle tanks.
The BMPT has a new turret with externally mounted armament. It is fitted with two 30-mm cannons, two remotely controlled AGS-17D or AGS-30 30-mm automatic grenade launchers, four Ataka-T anti-tank missile launchers and one coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun. The 30-mm cannons have a dual-fed system and can fire a wide range of ammunition, including HE-T, APDS, HE-FRAG and AP-T rounds. The Ataka-T missiles can be fitted with tandem HEAT, HE-FRAG or thermobaric warheads. The Ataka-T has a maximum range of 5 km. Vehicle can engage three targets at the same time, as each weapon is aimed separately.
Computerized fire control system of the BMPT uses proven components of the T-90 main battle tank. It enables to engage targets under day or night conditions.
This tank support vehicle has a crew of five, including commander, driver and three gunners.
The BMPT uses chassis of the T-90 main battle tank. Vehicle is fitted with a new V-92S2 multi-fuel diesel engine, developing 1 000 horsepower. In the future the BMPT might be fitted with the V-99 diesel, developing 1 200 horsepower. It is also fitted with auxiliary power unit, which powers all systems, when the main engine is turned off. Vehicle has a built-in self-entrenching blade and can be equipped with a mine plow.
In 2013 a BMPT-72 Terminator-2 was revealed. It is a conversion of the T-72 main battle tank into tank support vehicle. All T-72 tanks can be converted in the BMPTs. The idea is to replace the turret and convert an ageing tank into a capable fire support vehicle. The BMPT turret can be also integrated on the hull of the T-55 and other older Soviet tanks.

Artillery proposed:
Pzh 2000
2S19 MSTA-S
K9 Thunder

Pzh 2000
Development of the PzH 2000 (Panzerhaubitze) began in 1987. It evolved from the international SP70 programme, which was cancelled in 1980s due to funding problems. Prototype of the PzH 2000 was completed in 1993. Initially German Army planned to order a total of 1 254 new self-propelled howitzers, however in 1996 a contract was signed only for 185 artillery systems. First systems were delivered to the German Army in 1998. Export operators of the PzH 2000 are Greece, Italy and the Netherlands. In 2013 Qatar ordered 24 of these howitzers.
The PzH 2000 is fitted with a 155-mm / L52 howitzer. Vehicle has a fully-automatic loading system with ammunition management system. The PzH 2000 is compatible with standard NATO 155-mm ammunition. Maximum range of fire is 30 km with standard HE-FRAG projectile and 40 km with rocket-assisted projectile. Maximum rate of fire is 9 rounds per minute. It is capable of Multiple Round Simultaneous Impact (MRSI) firing. A total of 60 rounds are stowed in a magazine.
Secondary armament consists of a roof-mounted 7.62-mm machine gun.
The PzH 2000 receives target data via datalink. The gun is automatically laid using the fire control data.
Front armor of the PzH 2000 provides protection against 14.5-mm rounds. All-round protection is against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters. Explosive reactive armor can be fitted if necessary. The PzH 2000 is also fitted with automatic fire suppression and NBC protection systems.
The PzH 2000 has a crew of five, including commander, gunner, two loaders and driver. Target engagements can be carried out by a crew of two men. Loaders are employed only when autoloader fails.
Chassis of the PzH 2000 uses some components of the Leopard 2 main battle tank. Vehicle is powered by the MTU MT881 Ka-500 supercharged diesel engine, developing 1 000 hp. The PzH 2000 is also fitted with auxiliary power unit, powering all systems, when the main engine is turned off.
The PzH 2000 is reloaded by two operators. Projectiles are automatically picked up from the back of the vehicle and stowed in the autoloader's magazine. This self-propelled howitzer is replenished in less than 12 minutes.

2S19 MSTA-S
The 2S19 Msta-S self-propelled howitzer entered service with the Soviet Army in 1989. Currently it is in service with Russia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Ukraine and Venezuela. Russian Army operates about 550 of these artillery systems.
It is fitted with a 152-mm / L47 howitzer, which is similar to that used on the 2A65 Msta-B towed howitzer, additionally fitted with an semi-automatic loader and fume extractor. This gun can be loaded at any angle. Maximum rate of fire is 7-8 rounds per minute. The Msta-S is compatible with all standard 152-mm projectiles used by the D-20 towed gun-howitzer and 2S3 Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer. The 2S19 fires a wide range of munitions, including standard and rocket-assisted HE-FRAG projectiles, cluster projectiles with anti-tank submunitions, jammer carrying projectiles. It is capable of firing Krasnopol and Krasnopol-M precision guided munitions. Maximum range of fire is 24.7 km with standard HE-FRAG projectile and 28.9 with rocket-assisted projectile. The Krasnopol projectile has a maximum range of 20 km and a hit probability of 90%. A total of 50 rounds are carried inside the vehicle. This artillery system has a brief reaction time. It can stop and fire it's first round within 1-2 minutes from travelling.
A separate conveyer in the rear of the turret allows loading of ground ammunition. Two additional crew members are required in order to fire using ground ammunition.
Secondary armament of the 2S19 Msta-S SPH consists of remotely controlled 12.7-mm machine gun mounted on top of the roof. Vehicle is also fitted with smoke grenade dischargers.
Hull ant turret of the Msta-S are welded from steel armor. It provides protection for the crew against small arms and artillery shell splinters. This artillery system is fitted with NBC protection and automatic fire suppression systems.
Tracked chassis of the Msta-S SPH uses many components of the T-72 and T-80 main battle tanks. Hull of the Msta-S resembles that of the T-72 MBT, however it has significantly thinner armor. Vehicle is powered by a rear-mounted V-46-6 diesel engine, developing 780 hp. Some howitzers were fitted with a more powerful V-84A diesel engine, developing 840 hp. Additionally it is equipped with auxiliary power unit, which powers all systems, when the main engine is turned off. The Msta-S self-propelled howitzer is fitted with a deep wading kit. With preparation it fords water obstacles up to 5 m deep. Vehicle is also fitted with a self-entrenching blade.

K9 Thunder
The K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer was developed as a replacement for the M109A2K, also known as the K55, self-propelled howitzers. In the late 1980s Republic of Korea Army drew up it's requirements for a new indigenous 155-mm tracked howitzer to meet the requirements of 21st century. Key operational requirements included a higher rate of fire, longer range, better accuracy and faster into and out of action times. Development of the K9 Thunder began in 1989. First prototypes were completed in 1994 and it entered service in 1999. Some sources claim that over 300 of these howitzers are already in service with the Republic of Korea Army and 200 more are ordered.
The main armament of the K9 Thunder consists of 155-mm / L52 howitzer, fitted with automatic shell handling and ramming system. It is compatible with standard NATO 155-mm ammunition. Maximum range of fire is 30 km with standard HE projectile and 40 km with rocket-assisted projectile.
The K9 Thunder has a maximum rate of fire of 6 rounds per minute and is capable of multiple-round simultaneous-impact firing. It is able to fire three rounds in 15 seconds, each in different trajectories, so that all of the shells arrive on target at the same time. Sustained rate of fire is 2 rounds per minute.
The K9 Thunder is fitted with automatic fire control system with internal navigation system and automatic gun laying systems. It takes 30 seconds to prepare to fire at emplacement and 60 seconds from movement. Vehicle can shortly leave position to avoid counter-battery fire.
The K9 has all-welded steel hull and turret with a maximum thickness of 19 mm. It provides protection from small arms and artillery shell fragments. Vehicle is also fitted with NBC protection system.
This self-propelled howitzer has a crew of five, consisting of commander, gunner, assistant gunner, loader and driver.
Vehicle is powered by German MTU MT 881 Ka-500 diesel engine, developing 1 000 horsepower. Transmission of the K9 Thunder is a further development of that installed on the M1 Abrams main battle tank. The K9 is fitted with a hydropneumatic suspension.
The K9 Thunder is resupplied form the K10 ammunition resupply vehicle. It is based on the K9 chassis. The reloading process is fully automated and can be performed without exposing the crew under enemy fire or in the contaminated areas.

This is just the assertion of fans as usual, therefore, do not take everything on limestone.
I myself would have chosen boomerang as APC, K21 as IFV and K9 Thunder as Artillery. What do you think?

Now we come to the next step in the Air Force . We have the following aircraft that has come under further defense last meeting. (if I can translate Russian text right now ..)

This we have received on that proposal are reslutat :
Proposed heavy aircraft was Eurofighter , Rafale , Su- 30 and Su -35. Reslutaten of it was that the Rafale was put on the lowest level , as it is suspected to be non- fully developed. above it on one step low Eurofighter Typhoon because it was too expensive and the UK did not give us the latest version.

This made the list for the proposal were as follows :
1. Su -30 ( It is best suited requirements )
2nd Su -35 ( super aircraft, but the Su -30 is cheaper)
3rd Eurofighter (we must not A3, A2 and sold expensive for us)
4th Dassault Rafale ( Does not fit the requirements at all)

This has also discussed medium - aircraft, and what we came up with is :
1. MiG -35 ( Appropriate requirements , both in price and technology)
2nd Jas 39 Gripen ( Good, but too expensive)
3rd Chengdu 10B (It was not included in the text I read, therefore I put it last)

This lightweight airplane that won simply is JF -17 Thunder, and A discussion with Pakistan about the number of aircraft of a particular price is already in progress ( I think).

 

[Malik Alashter]

I go with the petria for apcs. and k21 or the bmp3. for ifvs for sp guns I go for k9 or msta all the others we're not going to get them.

 

[Dizer]

 

[Doritos11]

I think that is police, SWAT

 

[Doritos11]

ISOF starts using new 12.7mm large caliber sniper rifle

 

[Dizer]

 

[1000and1night]

We dont need tanks or what ever, what we need is heavy airplanes! that can bomb the f"ck off terrorist in Iraq back to the stone age

 

[Doritos11]

We dont need tanks or what ever, what we need is heavy airplanes! that can bomb the f"ck off terrorist in Iraq back to the stone age

light airplanes you mean, for COIN operations

 

[1000and1night]

light airplanes you mean, for COIN operations

if airplanes like F16 is light then yeah light, not the once we have now.

 

[Doritos11]

if airplanes like F16 is light then yeah light, not the once we have now.

No, F16 isn’t for counter insurgency, F16 is for bombing & air-air operations.

Even the Apache and MI 28 are heavy and only to be called in during an offensive/attack mission, escort of ground forces or close air support.

Drones, King air 350 ISR equipped with hellfire missiles.

ISOF starts using new 12.7mm large caliber sniper rifle

Iraq bought ~16.000 sniper rifles from Russia in the 4,2 bil deal.

see pic above

T5000 orsis precision

 

[Malik Alashter]

if airplanes like F16 is light then yeah light, not the once we have now.

No bro he means something like this>

but your MoD funny they don't know where to or they might just don't wana get what's good for the country to day.