Tripoli clashes, August 2012

A few photos found on the net from major news agencies covering the Lebanese northen city of Tripoli:

A Lebanese Army convoy deploying in Tripoli, northern Lebanon, August 23, 2012. A Lebanese Army M1151 HMMWV, two M113 Kasman and an M113A2 of the Sea Commandos (Maghaweer Al Ba7er) Regiment can be seen on this picture. (REUTERS/Stringer)

A Lebanese Army convoy deploying in Tripoli, northern Lebanon, August 23, 2012. Note the M113 w/ ZU-23-2 and the locally up-armored M998.

A Lebanese Army convoy deploying in Tripoli, northern Lebanon, August 23, 2012. A Lebanese Army M1151 HMMWV, two M113 Kasman and an M113A2 of the Sea Commandos (Maghaweer Al Ba7er) Regiment can be seen on this picture.

A Lebanese Army convoy deploying in Tripoli, northern Lebanon, August 23, 2012. Note the M577 following two M113.

A Lebanese Army convoy deploying in Tripoli, northern Lebanon, August 23, 2012.

A Lebanese Army convoy deploying in Tripoli, northern Lebanon, August 23, 2012. (REUTERS/Omar Ibrahim)

A Lebanese Army convoy deploying in Tripoli, northern Lebanon, August 23, 2012.

A Lebanese Army convoy deploying in Tripoli, northern Lebanon, August 22, 2012. (AFP PHOTO / STR)

A Lebanese Army M113A2 of the 12th Mechanized Brigade in the streets of Tripoli.

A Lebanese Army M113A2 w/ ZU-23-2 of the 12th Mechanized Brigade in the streets of Tripoli, August 23 2012. (AFP PHOTO/SAM TARLING)

A Lebanese Army M113A2 w/ ZPU-4 in the streets of Tripoli, August 22 2012. (AFP PHOTO/STR)

A Lebanese Army M125 in the streets of Tripoli, August 22 2012.

A Lebanese Army T-55 tank in the streets of Tripoli, August 23, 2012. (REUTERS/Omar Ibrahim)

A close-up of the Lebanese Army T-55 tank in the streets of Tripoli, August 23, 2012.

A Lebanese Army T-55 tank in the streets of Tripoli, August 21, 2012.

A Lebanese Army T-55 tank in the streets of Tripoli, August 21, 2012. (AFP PHOTO/STR)

Lebanese army soldiers in the streets of Tripoli on August 23, 2012. (AFP PHOTO/SAM TARLING)

Lebanese army soldiers next to a Sea Commandos (Maghaweer Al Ba7er) Regiment M1151 HMMWV in the streets of Tripoli on August 23, 2012.

M1043/M1044 to Lebanon

In the context of the United States military assistance program to Lebanon, the Lebanese Army received on August 14, 2012, 31 HMMWV from different variants. The most noticeable among them are the M1043 and M1044, being new variants in use with the Lebanese Army .

Lebanese Army new HMMWV vehicles. Several variants can be seen on this picture like the M1043/M1044 series and the M998/M1038 series (or M1123 maybe), with a doubt concerning the first vehicle which looks like an unarmed M1046 TOW carrier?

 

Source: Lebanese Army Website

Damascus Military Museum (3): The Aircrafts

Third and last part of photos from the Syrian Military Museum of Damascus taken in 1992:

A Syrian Air Force Piper J-3 Cub.

A Syrian Air Force Piper J-3 Cub.

A frontal view of a Syrian Air Force North American Harvard IIB.

A side view of the same Syrian Air Force North American Harvard IIB.

Another side view of the Syrian Air Force North American Harvard IIB.

Frontal view of a Syrian Air Force Aero L-29 Delfín.

The side view of the same Syrian Air Force Aero L-29 Delfín.

Another side view of the Syrian Air Force Aero L-29 Delfín.

A Syrian Air Force MiG-15UTI.

Another view of the Syrian Air Force MiG-15UTI.

Another view of the Syrian Air Force MiG-15UTI.

A Syrian Air Force MiG-17A.

The remnants of an IAF F-4E Phantom II.

The remnants of an IAF F-4E Phantom II.

Photo Credits: Chadi RACHID

Turkish Army vehicles at the Syrian Marches

A set of news photos found on the net of the Turkish Army vehicles dispatched at the borders with Syria these last two months:

A Turkish Army convoy heading for the Syrian borders consisting of Mercedes Actros MP2 & Mercedes NG tank transporters carrying M60A3 MBTs.

A Turkish Army convoy heading for the Syrian borders consisting of Mercedes Actros MP2 & Mercedes NG tank transporters carrying M60A3 MBTs.

A Turkish Army convoy heading for the Syrian borders consisting of Mercedes Actros MP2 & Mercedes NG tank transporters carrying M60A3 MBTs.

A Turkish Army convoy heading for the Syrian borders consisting of Mercedes Actros MP2 & Mercedes NG tank transporters carrying M60A3 MBTs.

A Turkish Army convoy heading for the Syrian borders consisting of Mercedes Actros MP2 & Mercedes NG tank transporters carrying M60A3 MBTs.

A Turkish Army convoy heading for the Syrian borders consisting of Faun Koloss tank transporters carrying ATILGAN Pedestal Mounted Stinger Systems, Iskenderun, 26 June 2012. (EPA/CEM GENCO / ANADOLU AGENCY)

A Turkish Army convoy heading for the Syrian borders consisting of Faun Koloss tank transporters carrying ATILGAN Pedestal Mounted Stinger Systems, Iskenderun, 26 June 2012.

A Turkish Army convoy heading for the Syrian borders consisting of Faun Koloss tank transporters carrying ATILGAN Pedestal Mounted Stinger Systems, Iskenderun, 26 June 2012.

A Turkish Army convoy heading for the Syrian borders consisting of a Mercedes Actros MP1 tank transporter carrying ATILGAN Pedestal Mounted Stinger Systems.

An ATILGAN Pedestal Mounted Stinger Systems positioned at a military base on the Turkish-Syrian border in Reyhanli, in Turkey’s southern Hatay province June 29, 2012.(REUTERS/Osman Orsal)

A Turkish Army convoy heading for the Syrian borders consisting of Mercedes Unimog trucks, a MAN HX60 truck and an Otokar Defender.

A Turkish Army convoy heading for the Syrian borders consisting of Mercedes Unimog and BMC 185-09 B trucks, Iskenderun, 26 June 2012. (EPA/CEM GENCO / ANADOLU AGENCY)

A Turkish Army convoy heading for the Syrian borders consisting of ACV-AAPC APCs near the southeastern Turkish city of Kilis July 30, 2012. (REUTERS/Umit Bektas)

A Turkish Army convoy heading for the Syrian borders consisting of ACV-AAPC APCs and an M60A3 MBT near the southeastern Turkish city of Kilis July 30, 2012. (REUTERS/Umit Bektas)

A Turkish Army Otokar APV near the Syrian borders.

Source: Various News websites

Helicopter Walk Around: LAF SA/IAR 330SM Puma

A set of 25 photos of L-915, the Lebanese Air Force SA/IAR 330SM Puma of the Ninth Squadron.

Photos taken at SMES 2011 in Beirut:

Photos Credits: Chadi RACHID (A cheerful thanks to the Lebanese Air Force officers and crew around the helicopters for their kindness)

Malaysian VAB NG soon in Lebanon

From another WordPress blog Here Comes The VAB NG 6×6:

Perajurit magazine unveils several photos taken while the Malaysian Army representative conducting tests on Renault VAB NG 6×6 APC. The VAB NG (New Generation) also known as the Mk 3 is the latest generation of French built VAB APC that has been introduced in 1976.

The APC was tested to determine its suitability for possible usage in peacekeeping operations currently conducted by two Malaysian peacekeeping contingent under the auspices of UN chartered UNIFIL mission.

Since then, the APC has been inducted into service by 15 other states including Brunei and Indonesia. The Indonesian has developed a copy of such APC known as the APS-3 Anoa 6×6 APC. The PINDAD build APC is currently in service with TNI-AD as well as the Indonesian peacekeeping force in Lebanon.

Nevertheless, the VAB NG 6×6 is by comparison far more capable than the Anoa. If the test gave a positive result, the VAB NG 6×6 APC could replace the 32 Radpanzer Condor 4×4 APC currently deployed to Lebanon to support Malaysian operation there. These Condors were used for mounted patrol as well as main transport for the Quick Reaction Force (QRF).

The acquisition cost of these new APC will be beared by the United Nation and shall be reimbursed at later stage. Beside the Condor 4×4 APC, other vehicle used by the Malaysian peackeepers in Lebanon are RG-31 Nyala 4×4 MRAP vehicle (on loan from the UN), Land Rover, DEFTECH Handalan 3 tonne truck, AMDAC truck, Polaris ATV as well as Gomba Stonefield vehicle.

 

Original article may be found here

Anoa II in Lebanon

Seven new Pindad APS-3 Anoa II joined the Indonesian UNIFIL Battalion in Southern Lebanon at the end of July 2012. This new vehicle on Lebanese grounds is the updated and uparmored version of the Pindad APS-3 Anoa already in use by the UNIFIL.

Here are some specifications of the new Anoa II described by this Indonesian military blog: (Google translated text, mind the mistakes )

One of the advantages that exist in Anoa is a system of protection provided by the coating and the steel frame, which has a STANAG level 3 level 3. This means it can withstand bullets ranpur kinetic up to 7.62 x 51 mm standard NATO Armor Piercing from 30 meters with a speed of 930 m / s, and can withstand mine explosions up to 8 kg mass on the axle and wheel in the middle of the body .

In addition, the navigation system equipped with the latest Anoa and anti-jamming communication tools. Combat vehicles that can be used for various functions, ranging from a troop carrier, command vehicle, walked up to the hospital, on the battlefield.

Weapons that are mounted 7.62 mm machine gun and 12.7 mm for infantry variant and Automatic Grenade Launcher (AGL) 40 mm for variant cavalry. For self-defense, Anoa thrower is equipped with a smoke screen of 2 x 3 66 mm.

Anoa time to test drive some time ago, it could be driven ranpur up to 100 km / h. Anoa also able to jump over a meter wide moat and devour the hill with a slope of 45 degrees. The whole body Anoa coated steel bullets. If the AK-47 rifles mowed or M-16 will be guaranteed not to penetrate.

Delivery 7 units to the Task Force ranpur Anoa Indo FPC XXVI-D2/UNIFIL TNI Konga is a program of the Government of Indonesia, in this case the TNI headquarters, in order to replace the APC VAB – NG made ​​in France that has since 2006 become a very important part in the implementation of the UN mission in UNIFIL.

7 units Anoa arrival on Saturday (7/21/2012) at UNIFIL Headquarters-Naqoura, which is also an Indo FPC Task Force, welcomed by Dansatgas Indo FPC TNI Konga XXVI-D2/UNIFIL Major Inf Wimoko and accompanied by Captain Kav I Nyoman serves as a Cavalry officer Artawan Pasilog Task Force.

The use by the Task Force ranpur Anoa Indo FPC is to support the Task Force basic tasks, such as the implementation of the security patrol UNIFIL Headquarters (Green Hill) and surrounding areas, escort UNIFIL Force Commander Hom and in order Tripartite Meeting between the LAF (Lebanes Armed Force), IDF (Israel Defence Force) and UNIFIL, as well as joint exercises with troops from foreign countries who are members of UNIFIL.

 

 

The new UNIFIL INDOBATT Pindad APS-3 Anoa II at its arrival to Lebanon.

The Pindad APS-3 Anoa II during military exercises prior to the Lebanon deployment

 

 

Full article here

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UAZ-469 in Aleppo

A small set of photos of UAZ-469 vehicles operated by the Syrian Army and other governmental agencies taken in the city of Aleppo back in 2006:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo Credits: Chadi RACHID (with a cheerful thanks to Wassim J. for his technical assistance)

Operation Nisr, Season 2

A few photos from several news sources on the web depicting new Egyptian Armed Forces reinforcements for Operation Nisr (Eagle) in Sinai:

An Egyptian Army International Paystar 5000 tank transporter in Al Arish, August 9, 2012.

An Egyptian Army International Paystar 5000 tank transporter in Al Arish, August 9, 2012.

An Egyptian Army International Paystar 5000 tank transporter in Al Arish, August 9, 2012.

An Egyptian Army Berliet TLM 280 tank transporter in Al Arish, August 9, 2012.

Egyptian Army YPR-765 PRI IFVs loaded on International a tank transporter in Al Arish, northern Sinai, 09 August 2012 REUTERS/Stringer

An Egyptian Army International Paystar 5000 tank transporter in Al Arish, August 9, 2012.

An Egyptian Army International Paystar 5000 tank transporter carrying YPR-765 PRI IFVs in Al Arish, August 9, 2012. (AP Photo)

Egyptian Army YPR-765 PRI IFVs loaded on tank transporters in Al Arish, northern Sinai, 09 August 2012

Egyptian Army YPR-765 PRI IFVs loaded on an Egyptian Army Renault GBH 280 tank transporter in Al Arish, August 9, 2012.

Egyptian Army YPR-765 PRI IFVs loaded on tank transporters are seen in Al Arish, northern Sinai, 09 August 2012

Egyptian Army YPR-765 PRI IFVs loaded on International Paystar 5000 tank transporters are seen ahead of expected offensive against militants, in Arish, northern Sinai, 09 August 2012. EPA/STR

Egyptian Army YPR-765 PRI IFVs loaded on tank transporters are seen in Al Arish, northern Sinai, 09 August 2012

Egyptian Army YPR-765 PRI IFVs loaded on tank transporters are seen in Al Arish, northern Sinai, 09 August 2012

An Egyptian Army International Paystar 5000 tank transporter in Al Arish, August 9, 2012.

Egyptian Army M60A3 AFVs loaded on tank transporters are seen in Al Arish, northern Sinai, 09 August 2012

Egyptian Central Security Forces & Egyptian Army Fahd 240 APC ahead of a military operation in the northern Sinai peninsula on August 08, 2012. (STRINGER/AFP/GettyImages)

Egyptian Central Security Forces & Egyptian Army Fahd 240 APC ahead of a military operation in the northern Sinai peninsula on August 08, 2012.

An Egyptian Army YPR-765 PRI IFV ahead of a military operation in the northern Sinai peninsula on August 08, 2012.

Egyptian Central Security Forces & Egyptian Army Fahd 240 APC ahead of a military operation in the northern Sinai peninsula on August 08, 2012.

Egyptian Central Security Forces & Egyptian Army Fahd 240 APC ahead of a military operation in the northern Sinai peninsula on August 08, 2012.

Egyptian Central Security Forces & Egyptian Army Fahd 240 APC ahead of a military operation in the northern Sinai peninsula on August 08, 2012. AFP PHOTO/STRINGER

Egyptian Central Security Forces & Egyptian Army Fahd 240 APC ahead of a military operation in the northern Sinai peninsula on August 08, 2012.

Egyptian Army Cadillac Gage Commando Scout in Al Arish, August 09, 2012

Egyptian Army Fahd 240 APC stand guard in front of al-Arish hospital where bodies of Egyptian soldiers lie, after the deadly attack on them on Sunday, August 6, 2012. REUTERS/Stringer

Egyptian Central Security Forces Fahd 240 APC stand guard in front of al-Arish hospital where bodies of Egyptian soldiers lie, after the deadly attack on them on Sunday, August 6, 2012. REUTERS/Stringer

An Egyptian Border Guard Forces Fahd 240 APC at a checkpoint in Rafah city on the Egyptian border, August 6, 2012

An Egyptian Border Guard Forces Fahd 240 APC in Rafah city on the Egyptian border, August 6, 2012 REUTERS/Stringer

An Egyptian Army Fahd 240 APC at a checkpoint in Al Arish, August 6, 2012

An Egyptian Border Guard Forces Fahd 240 APC at a checkpoint in Rafah city on the Egyptian border, August 6, 2012 REUTERS/Stringer

An Egyptian Army YPR-765 PRI IFV at a checkpoint in Rafah city on the Egyptian border, August 6, 2012 Reuters/Stringer

An Egyptian Army YPR-765 PRI IFV at a checkpoint in Rafah city on the Egyptian border, August 6, 2012 AFP PHOTO/AHMED MAHMOUD

An Egyptian Army YPR-765 PRI IFV at a checkpoint in Rafah city on the Egyptian border, August 6, 2012 REUTERS/Stringer

An Egyptian Border Guard Forces Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ75P guard the road just outside Rafah, Egypt, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012. (AP Photo)

An Egyptian Army Walid APC in Rafah, Aug. 6, 2012

An Egyptian Border Guard Forces Fahd 240 APC stand guard at the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza on Sunday, August 6, 2012. REUTERS/Stringer

Egyptian Border Guard Forces Fahd 240 APC stand guard at the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza on Sunday, August 6, 2012.

An Egyptian Border Guard Forces Fahd 240 APC stand guard at the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza on Sunday, August 6, 2012.

 

 

Sources: Various (AP, AFP, Reuters, ONA…)

Civil War in Syria (5)

Syrian Army BTR-152K, Al Matar district, Horan, July 19, 2012.

Syrian police armored Land Cruiser, Midan, Damasus, July 17, 2012.

A Syrian Army Tatra T-815 VVN 6×6 truck and three 2S1 self-propelled howitzer, seen on the way to Aleppo, July 06, 2012.

A Syrian Army armored Land Cruiser, armed with a 14,5 KPV heavy machine gun, Saqba, Damascus, June 14, 2012.

A Syrian Security Forces Shorland SB401, Saqba, Damascus, June 14, 2012.

A Syrian Republican Guard T-72M1, Saqba, Damascus, June 14, 2012.

A Syrian Republican Guard T-72M1, Saqba, Damascus, June 26, 2012.

A Syrian Army T-72M1, Darya, Damascus, June 28, 2012.

Two Syrian Army T-55AMV on their Mercedes tank transporters,Daraa, July 29, 2012.

A Syrian police armored BRDM-2, Idleb, July 2012.

A Syrian police armored BRDM-2, Idleb, July 2012.

Autor : Mathieu.