The arms delivered to the LAF continue steady, while other expected arms wait to be manufactured or delivered. Starting 2019 until today, the LAF received the following arms among others:
The LAF capabilities have definitely leaped and there are hopes for even more advanced land and air systems, but, the navy remains the branch that needs much more investment in capability, upgrades, and fire power.
This article first appeared on LAF Digest (Unofficial)
- France
- 10x VAB HOT (Ref)
Note:25x were received in 2017 & 2018 (More here and here) - VAB HOT simulator(s) (Ref)
Note: At least 2 were delivered in 2018 (Ref) - USA
- Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) (Ref)
Note: 2000x ordered in 2105 along to A29 Super Tucano, read more here. - 6x Boeing Instu ScanEagle UAVs (Ref)
Note: Ordered in 2017, read more here. - Oshkosh M1070 with M1000 semi-trailers (Ref)
- Unspecified number of night-vision goggles and communication devices (Ref)
The LAF capabilities have definitely leaped and there are hopes for even more advanced land and air systems, but, the navy remains the branch that needs much more investment in capability, upgrades, and fire power.
This article first appeared on LAF Digest (Unofficial)