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    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.

    "Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

  • #2
    Anything there that we would find interesting?

    92 pages.... Any Highlights?


    Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Goldie fish View Post
      Anything 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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      • #4
        Thanks docman.


        Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.

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        • #5
          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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          • #6
            Read the South African Exports on page 44.. pretty interesting.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Docman View Post
              IV. Combat aircraft nil
              V. Attack helicopters nil
              VI. Warships nil
              VII. Missiles and missile launchers nil

              I dont know if i should laugh or cry.

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              • #8
                This UN site contains data going back to 1992 for all nations
                The first Irish entry relates to calender year 1994 - the amount of detail etc increases over the period

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                • #9
                  It looks like they are too ashamed to even mention 25 pounders.
                  Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by kermit
                    So one AD Regt has more guns than the rest of the Artillery Corps put together?
                    No mention of any RB70 missiles for the AD Regiment (or elsewhere)

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                    • #11
                      Some of those L70's are used by the NS...I think? The ADR ones should be EL70, theres a big difference.
                      "Attack your attic with a Steyr....as seen on the Late Late Show..."

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                      • #12
                        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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                        • #13
                          MOD: This is not the appropriate area to discuss the deployment of DF weapons systems.

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                          • #14
                            I take it they didn't include the 25 pounders because they assumed they are musem pieces!
                            Everyone who's ever loved you was wrong.

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                            • #15
                              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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