Came across this UN report. It details the arms trade between countries. What they bought, sold and have in national stocks. Its from 2005 but still has some interesting stuff in it.
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Originally posted by Goldie fish View PostAnything there that we would find interesting?
92 pages.... Any Highlights?
Ireland
National holdings
I. Battle tanks nil
II. Armoured combat vehicles 114 (in total, of which)- 18xPanhard AML 20 mm
- 15xPanhard AML H90
- 65xMowag Piranha
- 14xScorpion CVR (T)
- 2xSisu (APC)
III. Large calibre artillery systems
127 ( in total, of which)- 24xModel 118 Field L118 105 mm
- 71xMortars Brandt 120 mm
- 32x40mm Bofors AA L 70
IV. Combat aircraft nil
V. Attack helicopters nil
VI. Warships nil
VII. Missiles and missile launchers nil
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The first half of the report details all the procurement during the year. Who bought what and from whom. Irelands on page 26.
Also the Czech Republic sold two Mig 23's to collectors in Holland and the US. Page 16
Page 74 is lists our holdings
Armoured combat vehicles 114 in total
Large calibre artillery systems 127 in total
The exact beak downs are on the page. Never thought it was that high a number. Admittedly some of the systems are not in service anymore but still.
Also gives a very detailed break down of our neighbours inventory on pages 90 - 91.
An our current partners in the Leb and Liberia. Pages 69 and 86 respectively."Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them." - Franklin D. Roosevelt
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I thought we had milan isnt that a guided missile?
Javelin too, was that not procurred in 2005?
Maybe they arent classed as a missile!?"He is an enemy officer taken in battle and entitled to fair treatment."
"No, sir. He's a sergeant, and they don't deserve no respect at all, sir. I should know. They're cunning and artful, if they're any good. I wouldn't mind if he was an officer, sir. But sergeants are clever."
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The information in the report was what was provided to the UN by the DOD. So if its not in the report the DOD didn't tell them and therefore we should keep our mouths closed about them.
Though in saying that I am surprised at the detail of some of the entrys eg UK and Czech Republic."Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them." - Franklin D. Roosevelt
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