I know this is old news but...
Irish troops may request tanks for Liberia mission
10:06:14 AM
Defence Minister Michael Smith has warned not to underestimate the risks of the Irish Army’s latest mission in Liberia.
Irish troops will be part of a rapid-reaction force in aid of UN troops who get into difficulties in the war-torn African nation.
It is reported the Irish Army may deploy tanks for the first time in the peacekeeping mission.
It is thought that the group of officers travelling to Liberia may request Scorpion tanks as necessary equipment to ensure their protection.
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Tanks... ... did this ever happen?
surely the scorpions arent equipped to operate in the Liberian environment?
Are the army sufficiently equipped with spares etc to set the scorpions up to operate under these harsh conditions?
Irish troops may request tanks for Liberia mission
10:06:14 AM
Defence Minister Michael Smith has warned not to underestimate the risks of the Irish Army’s latest mission in Liberia.
Irish troops will be part of a rapid-reaction force in aid of UN troops who get into difficulties in the war-torn African nation.
It is reported the Irish Army may deploy tanks for the first time in the peacekeeping mission.
It is thought that the group of officers travelling to Liberia may request Scorpion tanks as necessary equipment to ensure their protection.
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Tanks... ... did this ever happen?
surely the scorpions arent equipped to operate in the Liberian environment?
Are the army sufficiently equipped with spares etc to set the scorpions up to operate under these harsh conditions?
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