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| name = Gassasinian Defence Force | | name = Gassasinian Defence Force (DEFOR) | ||
| image = Gassasinian_Defence_Force2.png | | image = Gassasinian_Defence_Force2.png | ||
| country = [[Gassasinia|Kingdom of Ghasasinah]] | | country = [[Gassasinia|Kingdom of Ghasasinah]] | ||
| branches = {{hlist | | | branches = {{hlist | Gassasinian Army | Royal Gassasinian Air Force | Royal Gassasinian Navy}} | ||
| commander-in-chief = | | commander-in-chief = Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rashid | ||
| motto = "Always Vigilant" | |||
| founded = 1885 | |||
| current_form = 1977 | |||
| minister = George Aoun | | minister = George Aoun | ||
| minister_title = Minister of Defence | | minister_title = Minister of Defence | ||
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| commander = GEN Mohammed Adib | | commander = GEN Mohammed Adib | ||
| age = 16 with parental consent, 18 without parental consent and for combat roles. | | age = 16 with parental consent, 18 without parental consent and for combat roles. | ||
| fit = 3,450,000 | |||
| fit_f = 3,150,000 | |||
| fit = | | active = 92,000 | ||
| fit_f = | | reserve = 22,500 | ||
| active = | |||
| reserve = | |||
<!-- Financial --> | <!-- Financial --> | ||
| amount = $ | | amount = GSD $89.1 billion <small>($17.82 billion ACU)</small> | ||
| percent_GDP = 2 | | percent_GDP = 2% | ||
<!-- Industrial --> | <!-- Industrial --> | ||
| domestic_suppliers = {{hlist | Gassasinian Defence Systems | Zhayed Heavy Industries | Hacohen Microsystems | | | domestic_suppliers = {{hlist | Gassasinian Defence Systems | Zhayed Heavy Industries | Hacohen Microsystems | Defence Aerospace Systems | Misriah Armoury}} | ||
| foreign_suppliers = {{hlist | [[Bakyern]] | [[Vescarium]] | [[Kentalis]]}} | | foreign_suppliers = {{hlist | [[Bakyern]] | [[Vescarium]] | [[Kentalis]] | [[Qazhshava]] | [[Vultesia]] | [[Mehrava]]}} | ||
<!-- Related articles --> | <!-- Related articles --> | ||
| history = War of Unification (1885-1891) <br> [[Great War (Anteria|Great War]] (1905-1911)<br> Gassasinian Crisis (1972-1975) <br> [[2021 Lisvonya Conflict#The Second War|2nd Lisvonyan War]] (2021) <br> Invasion of Plagyorasia (2021) | |||
| website = {{URL|https://DefenceForce.mod.ga}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
The Gassasinian Defence Force is the unified armed forces of [[Gassasinia]], being responsible for defending Gassasinia and its' people from external threats, along with supporting international peacekeeping efforts and humanitarian aid. The current Gassasinian Defence Force was formed in | The Gassasinian Defence Force is the unified armed forces of [[Gassasinia]], being responsible for defending Gassasinia and its' people from external threats, along with supporting international peacekeeping efforts and humanitarian aid. The current Gassasinian Defence Force was formed in 1977 from the previous Gassasinian Armed Forces, and drew its' commanders, officers and soldiers from a diverse range of backgrounds to ensure that the Gassasinian Defence Force not just represented upper-class Christian interests, but the interests of the people as a whole. | ||
Based on a similar doctrine to | Based on a similar doctrine to the Bak armed forces, the the Gassasinian Defence Force is a well-equipped, well-organised and well-trained - albeit small force - relying on effective organisation and technological advantage over more numerous enemies. It is well-equipped with a variety of modern armoured armoured fighting vehicles and aircraft developed in [[Bakyern]] and [[Kentalis]] and often modified to meet Gassasinian needs. The Gassasinian Defence Force mainly consists of a professional force of volunteer soldiers, with conscription being abolished in 1977 by the Defence Force Act. | ||
The Gassasinian Defence Force is known its' contributions to world-wide peacekeeping operations, having been present in some capacity in a diverse variety of internationally-lead peacekeeping operations since the 1980's. The Gassasinian Defence Force is also important in ensuring internal security in Gassasinia, in particular helping the [[Gassasinian National Police]] to patrol the | The Gassasinian Defence Force is known its' contributions to world-wide peacekeeping operations, having been present in some capacity in a diverse variety of internationally-lead peacekeeping operations since the 1980's. The Gassasinian Defence Force is also important in ensuring internal security in Gassasinia, in particular helping the [[Gassasinian National Police]] to patrol the nation's borders and co-ordinate counter-terrorist operations. | ||
=History= | =History= | ||
The | The Gassasinian Army was formed in it's current form in 1885 after the War of Unification. After the occupation of Gassasinia by Shadoveil, the Gassasinian Army would be quickly modernised and professionalised into a force responsible for overlooking Shadoveil's southern colonies in Thrismari. | ||
When Gassasinia gained independence in 1949, they inherited a large amount of modern military materiel from their former colonisers, along with a well-trained, well-organised and professional army. In the coming years, this well-trained force - despite its' small force - proved essential to proving the nascent nation from threats both internal and external. | |||
=Technology= | |||
The Gassasinian Defence Force's military outlook relies heavily on the use of superior technology, firepower and support to make up for their smaller manpower. As such, the Gassasinian Defence Force has advanced electronical, drone and cyber warfare capabilities. Notably, the No. 4 Strategic Aerospace Group is known for its' use of advanced drone, missile and satellite warfare technology. | |||
The Gassasinian Defence Force | The principle domestic suppliers for the Gassasinian Defence Force are Gassasinian Defence Systems, Mishriah Armoury, Zhayed Heavy Industries and Hacohen Microsystems. Rather than designing its' own arms, the Gassasinian defence industry generally tends to modify and upgrade foreign bought and licensed arms for its' own needs. Although not considered a major arms exporter, Gassasinian does have some arms exports, mainly in the area of electronic suites for electronic suites and modification and upgrades for pre-existing armoured fighting vehicles. | ||
==Domestic Suppliers== | |||
===Gassasinian Defence Systems=== | |||
Gassasinian Defence Systems is a partially government-owned corporation, responsible for servicing aircraft of the Royal Gassasinian Air Force, along with providing some upgrades to foreign equipment, and manufacturing indigenous arms for the Armed Forces. Furthermore, Gassasinian Defence Systems is contracted to service and maintain [[Armed Forces of the Militarized State of Mehrava|Mehravan Air Force]] aircraft, especially Bakyern MkF3 and Kentalian E-40 fighters that Gassasinia sold second-hand to Mehrava. | |||
As of recent, Gassasinian Defence Systems has picked up manufacturing of spare parts for the IAC-120/BT main battle tank, owing to difficulties in acquiring spare parts since the outbreak of the Vescarium Civil War. | |||
Gassasinian Defence Systems is also responsible for rebuilding, renovating and upgrading Chieftian and Centurion tanks, and has been involved in converting Centurion and Chieftain tanks to APCs, bridge layers and armoured recovery vehicles. | |||
===LAHAT=== | |||
===Trophy Countermeasures=== | |||
===Iron Dome=== | |||
===SOGAS Shipbuilding=== | |||
===MkF18-GA=== | |||
The MkF18-GA is a specially designed variant of the Bak {{wp|F-35|MkF18}} multi-role fifth generation stealth fighter jet. Having been one of the original financial contributors to the MkF18's development, Gassasinia has special considerations for maintenance, along with their own special variant of the fighter designed for Gassasinian specifications. Having contributed significantly to the electronics, sensors and computer systems of the MkF18, the {{wp|F-35I Adir|MkF18-GA}} was designed as a joint project between the Bak company Asdern, Hacohen Microsystems and Gassasinian Defence Systems as a modification of the {{wp|F-35A|MkF18A}} model, which introduces a plug-and-play system allowing Gassasinian electronics and jamming systems to be easily integrated into the aircraft. | |||
The | Gassasinia became one of the earliest operators of the MkF18 fighter in 2017 after the first delivery of 12 fighter aircraft, Since then, Gassasinia has acquired 13 more aircraft and plans to acquire as many as sixty more. | ||
===Challenger-2GA1=== | |||
The {{wp|Challenger_2#CLEP|Challenger-2GA1}} is a Gassasinian-specialised variant of the Vescarium-designed {{wp|Challenger 2|IAC-120/BT2}} main battle tank, which has been upgraded with Gassasinian features to create the most advanced variation of the IAC-120/BT2 battle tank to date. In particular, its' upgrades include: | |||
*{{wp|Trophy Active Protection System}} | |||
*Advanced computer systems, including fire-control and gun processing systems. | |||
*Advanced sensor and camera systems, including an advanced 3rd Generation thermal imaging. | |||
These upgrades are argued to make the Challenger-2GA1 one of the most advanced and best protected tanks in current use. | |||
== | ===Challenger-2GA2=== | ||
===Challenger-1GA3=== | |||
=Structure= | =Structure= | ||
{{Tree list}} | {{Tree list}} | ||
*Gassasinian Defence Force | *Gassasinian Defence Force | ||
**Gassasinian | **'''Gassasinian Army''' - 42,000 active-duty Regular Army, 16,000 Citizen Force reservists | ||
*** | ***Military Services | ||
****Royal Artillery Corps | ****Gassasinian Infantry | ||
****Royal Armoured Corps | ****Royal Gassasinian Artillery Corps | ||
****Royal | ****Royal Gassasinian Armoured Corps | ||
**** | ****Corps of Royal Military Intelligence | ||
****Gassasinian Army Aviation Corps | |||
****Royal Corps of Engineers | ****Royal Corps of Engineers | ||
****Royal Corps of Signals | ****Royal Corps of Signals | ||
****Royal Army Medical Corps | ****Royal Gassasinian Army Medical Corps | ||
****Infantry | ****Gassasinian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers | ||
***** | ****Gassasinian Logistic Corps | ||
***Gassasinian | ****Royal Gassasinian Military Police | ||
**** | ***1st (GA) Field Army | ||
**** | ****'''1st (GA) Mechanised Infantry Division''' | ||
**** | *****3rd Mechanised Infantry Brigade | ||
**** | *****5th Mechanised Infantry Brigade | ||
**** | *****2nd Logistics Brigade | ||
**** | *****4th Artillery Brigade | ||
**** | *****17th Engineer Brigade | ||
**Gassasinian | *****9th Air Defence Brigade | ||
*****2nd (GA) Signal Brigade | |||
****'''4th (GA) Adaptable Forces Division''' | |||
*****1st King's Gassasinian Rifles Brigade | |||
*****3rd Infantry Brigade | |||
*****8th Infantry Brigade | |||
*****3rd Logistics Brigade | |||
*****1st Gassasinian Legion | |||
*****4th Medical Brigade | |||
*****4 Long-Range Desert Patrol (GA) | |||
****'''2nd (GA) Special Warfare Division''' | |||
*****4th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Brigade | |||
*****2nd (GA) Signal Brigade | |||
*****1st Information Warfare Brigade | |||
*****3rd Security Assistance Brigade | |||
*****1st Intelligence Brigade | |||
****'''3 (GA) Air Assault Brigade''' | |||
*****2 Special Air Service Regiment | |||
****'''Personnel and Support Command''' | |||
**'''Royal Gassasinian Air Force''' - 30,000 Active, 2,500 Reserve | |||
***No. 1 Fighter Group | ***No. 1 Fighter Group | ||
***No. 3 Air Combat Support Group | ***No. 3 Air Combat Support Group | ||
**Gassasinian Royal Navy - | ***No. 4 Strategic Aerospace Group | ||
** | ***Royal Air Force Intelligence Corps | ||
*** | ***Royal Gassasinian Air Force Police | ||
***Royal | **'''Royal Gassasinian Navy''' - 20,000 Active, 4,000 Reserve | ||
***Royal Gassasinian Navy Police | |||
***'''Corps of Royal Gassasinian Marines''' - 1 Brigade (6 Regiments) | |||
****1 Marine Special Forces Support Regiment | |||
****2 Marine Commando Regiment | |||
****5 Marine Commando Regiment | |||
****9 Marine Commando Regiment | |||
****Special Boarding Group | |||
***Corps of Royal Naval Intelligence | |||
{{Tree list/end}} | {{Tree list/end}} | ||
=Notable Units= | =Notable Units= | ||
==Special | ==1st Gassasinian Legion== | ||
==2 Special Air Service (GA) Regiment== | |||
==Special Boarding Group== | |||
==Parachute Regiment== | ==Parachute Regiment== | ||
= | ==Long-Range Desert Patrol== | ||
The Long-Range Patrol is a notable special forces unit of the Gassasinian Army. Consisting of four battalions, Long-Range Desert Patrol is a {{wp|lightly-equipped}} force, generally travelling in reconnaissance vehicles, on-foot and even on camel or horse-back. | |||
The Long-Range Desert Patrol was officially formed in 1942 under Riamese rule as a lightly-equipped gendarme force operating both on camel and horse-back, and with light vehicles, and were originally intended as a gendarme force to combat smuggling along with nationalist and sectarian terrorist groups, and to settle disputes between Bedouin tribes. Bedouin scout units had been organised for these purposes since at least the dawn of the 20th Century but the Long-Range Desert Patrol was the largest, best equipped and most prominent of these desert scouts. | |||
Because of the hardiness of the Bedouins - many of whom had been raised on a semi-nomadic lifestyle - they were better equipped and experienced to track guerrillas through difficult terrain for long periods, and eventually gained a hefty reputation for their tracking and reconnaissance capabilities. | |||
Since the reorganisation of the Gassasinian Armed Forces into the Gassasinian Defence Force in 1977, and the full transfer of their law enforcement responsibilities to the National Police by the mid 1980's, the Long-Range Desert Patrol has since been reorganised into a special forces and reconnaissance unit. Most recently, the regiment was involved in operations during the 2021 Plagyorasia War and it's aftermath, including raids against chemical weapons plants during the early stages of the war. | |||
==Foreign Volunteers== | |||
== | |||
=Dietary and Religious Accommodations= | |||
==Vegans== | ==Vegetarians and Vegans== | ||
Vegans are issued jumpers and berets which are made of synthetic wool. Furthermore, vegans and vegetarians have access to animal product-free rations. | |||
= | ==Religious Dietary Requirements== | ||
Kosher and halal food rations are available for Jewish and Muslim Defence Force soldiers. Special accommodations are also made for other minority groups, such as beef-free food rations for Hindus. | |||
=Military Police= | |||
Within the Gassasinian Defence Force, there are three military police forces: the Royal Naval Police, the Royal Army Military Police and the Royal Air Force Police. The Military Police of Gassasinia is responsible for enforcing military law amongst service personnel. | |||
Military Policemen do not have constable powers, and can only arrest military personnel - rather, Military Policemen can detain civilians, but they must be handed over to a civilian constable for arrest. The exception to this rule is when dealing with {{wp|civilian subject to service discipline|civilians subject to service discipline}} and civilians on Ministry of Defence property. | |||
=Military Aid to Civil Authorities= | |||
In extraneous circumstances, the Gassasinian Defence Force can be deployed with the authorisation of the Gassasinian Parliament to assist with the civilian authorities and the community as a whole. Natural disasters, major accidents and strikes have seen the military deployed in non-combative missions to protect and save lives. The Gassasinian Defence Force has been deployed in the past to assist civil authorities, in particular providing rescue, fire-fighting and ambulance services during major incidents or strikes. | |||
Along with assistance to emergency services, another major Military Aid to Civil Authorities role is {{wp|bomb defusal}}. During the 1960's and 1970's, thousands of improvised bombs, grenades and mines were abandoned across the country which often necessitate response by the Gassasinian Army's bomb disposal unit to support Civil Defence bomb disposal units. | |||
=Uniform= | =Uniform= | ||
[[File:40_Commando_irrigation_ditch.jpg|right|thumbnail|500px|Soldiers of the | [[File:40_Commando_irrigation_ditch.jpg|right|thumbnail|500px|Soldiers of the Gassasinian Army. Here, they are using the SA80, a rifle that was evaluated but rejected in 2012.]] | ||
Standard uniform for the Gassasinian Defence Force consists of {{wp|Multi Terrain Pattern}} fatigues, acquired through a mix of licensed production and foreign purchase | Standard uniform for the Gassasinian Defence Force consists of {{wp|Multi Terrain Pattern}} fatigues, acquired through a mix of licensed production and foreign purchase. When wearing the field-shirt for non-combat work duties, the left shoulder of the uniform bears the soldier's unit patch, whereas the right shoulder bears an IR patch of the national flag in tan and olive green colours. Additionally, on the left breast of the field-shirt is a name-tape reading the soldier's surname along with a tape on the right breast reading "GASSASINIA." Tankists and vehicle crews are issued camouflage jumpsuit coveralls and an olive green tank helmet. | ||
Often soldiers on office work and non-combat work in colder temperatures will wear a green Commonwealth-type Woolly Pully. | Often soldiers on office work and non-combat work in colder temperatures will wear a green Commonwealth-type Woolly Pully. | ||
Often when wearing combats, instead of wearing a field shirt soldiers will wear a half-zip combat shirt. Along with this, for protection soldiers are issued | Often when wearing combats, instead of wearing a field shirt soldiers will wear a half-zip combat shirt. Along with this, for protection soldiers are issued Mark 4 Osprey Body Armour and a Mark 7 helmet. | ||
Multi-terrain Pattern was adopted in 2005, replacing the tropical DPM pattern fatigues used previously. The MTP pattern was based on a combination of multicam colours with the pattern of DPM. | |||
Standard combat loadout consists of a {{wp|Mk 7 helmet|Mk 7}} kevlar helmet worn with {{wp|Osprey body armour|Osprey}} tactical kevlar vest featuring hard inserts. Alternatively, {{wp|Personal Load Carrying Equipment}} webbing is a common sight amongst troops of the Defence Force, particularly when a full combat load is not deemed necessary. | |||
The Osprey line of body armour is currently being replaced by the "Virtus" line of body armour which provides greater protective qualities, modularity and comfort for troops in the field. | |||
Some {{wp|Disruptive Pattern Material}} and {{wp|Desert Disruptive Pattern Material}} is kept in small quantities as needed by certain elite specialist units. | |||
Different units have their own different ceremonial formal head-dresses, which reflects the heritage, history and culture of that unit and helps to create a distinctive symbol for said unit. These headdresses may vary in colour depending on unit, and include: | |||
*{{wp|Beret}} | |||
*{{wp|Caubeen}} | |||
*{{wp|Kheffiyeh}} | |||
*{{wp|Fez}} | |||
*{{wp|Turban}} | |||
Along with ceremonial headdresses, troops are often issued seasonal headwear intended to be more practical to working in the field in certain climates. These include: | |||
*{{wp|Boonie Hat}} | |||
*{{wp|Ushanka|Fur Hat}} | |||
*{{wp|Kheffiyeh}} (Although this is the ceremonial headwear for certain units, in some circumstances kheffiyeh's are also worn by other units for protection against the sun in hotter climates) | |||
*{{wp|Patrol Cap}} | |||
Pieces of headwear which are authorised for specific religious purposes include: | |||
*{{wp|Headscarf}} - For Muslim women serving in the Defence Force. | |||
*{{wp|Turban}} - For Sikh Defence Force personnel. Whereas full-sized turbans are issued for some purposes, smaller and more compact tan-coloured turbans are also issued which can fit under helmets when needed. | |||
*{{wp|Kippah}} - For Orthodox Jewish men serving in the Defence Force. | |||
Another important form of identification for corps and regiments of the Gassasinian Defence Forces is the {{wp|stable belt}}, a webbing belt which varies in colouration and pattern depending on the unit with which the wearer is affiliated. | |||
=Equipment= | =Equipment= | ||
==Small-arms== | ==Small-arms== | ||
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| Standard sidearm since 1982, replacing the Browning Hi Power. | | Standard sidearm since 1982, replacing the Browning Hi Power. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{wp|H&K USP| | | {{wp|H&K USP|Psat 94}} | ||
| {{flag|Bakyern}} | | {{flag|Bakyern}} | ||
| [[File:First-year_H&K_USP_9mm_(32415150000)_modified.jpg|center|200px]] | | [[File:First-year_H&K_USP_9mm_(32415150000)_modified.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| Standard sidearm for certain special forces and armed police units. | | Standard sidearm for certain special forces and armed police units. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{wp| | |{{wp|H&K UCP|Psat 76C}} | ||
| {{flag|Bakyern}} | |||
| [[File:HK_UCP.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
| Specialist pistol chambered in armour-piercing PDW rounds. Used by certain special forces and specialist police units. | |||
| {{flag| | |||
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! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="4" | Submachine Guns and Carbines | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="4" | Submachine Guns and Carbines | ||
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| {{wp|H&K MP5| | | {{wp|H&K MP5|KL t/65}} | ||
| {{flag|Bakyern}} | | {{flag|Bakyern}} | ||
| [[File:Heckler_&_Koch_MP5-1.jpg|center|200px]] | | [[File:Heckler_&_Koch_MP5-1.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| Standard submachine gun of the Gassasinian Defence Force, being phased out in favour of the new GDS | | Standard submachine gun of the Gassasinian Defence Force, being phased out in favour of the new GDS PW15. Locally produced under license by Zhayed Heavy Industries until 2015, when it was decided that it would be replaced due to it being considered outdated. | ||
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| {{wp|SIG MPX|Gassasinian Defence Systems | | {{wp|SIG MPX|Gassasinian Defence Systems PW15}} | ||
| {{Flag|Gassasinia}} | | {{Flag|Gassasinia}} | ||
| [[File:SIG̠MPX.jpg|center|200px]] | | [[File:SIG̠MPX.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| Newly adopted standard submachine gun of Gassasinian Defence Force and Police. Adopted to phase out the MP5 due to greater modularity | | Newly adopted standard submachine gun of Gassasinian Defence Force and Police. Adopted to phase out the MP5 due to greater modularity. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{wp|H%K MP7| | | {{wp|H%K MP7|KL t/89}} | ||
| {{flag|Bakyern}} | | {{flag|Bakyern}} | ||
| [[File:Heckler_&_Koch_MP7A1.jpg|center|200px]] | | [[File:Heckler_&_Koch_MP7A1.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| The | | The t/89 is used in tandem with the PW15 and t/65. The t/89 is well-liked thanks to its' PDW cartridge that can penetrate soft body armour. | ||
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! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="4" | Shotguns | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="4" | Shotguns | ||
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| {{flag|Gassasinia}} | | {{flag|Gassasinia}} | ||
| [[File:Benelli_M3_Super_90.jpg|center|200px]] | | [[File:Benelli_M3_Super_90.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| Standard shotgun of the | | Standard shotgun of the National Police and some military law enforcement units. Preferred thanks to its' dual semi-automatic or pump action mode. | ||
|- | |||
| {{wp|Benelli M4|Gassasinia Defence Systems SG-4}} | |||
| {{flag|Gassasinia}} | |||
| [[File:Benelli_m4_2.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
| Semi-automatic only shotgun, used for more combative roles. | |||
|- | |||
| {{wp|Benelli Supernova|Gassasinia Defence Systems SPS-2}} | |||
| {{flag|Gassasinia}} | |||
| [[File:Benelli-SuperNova-Tactical.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
| Pump-action shotgun, used by National Police and certain military law enforcement units. | |||
|- | |||
| {{wp|Kel-Tec KSG|Misriah Armoury SSG}} | |||
| N/A | |||
| [[File:Kel-Tec_KSG.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
| Pump-action bullpup shotgun, generally used for close-quarters combat by specialist police and special forces units. | |||
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! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="4" | Assault and Battle Rifles | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="4" | Assault and Battle Rifles | ||
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| {{wp|Lewis_Machine_and_Tool_Company#MARS-L| | | {{wp|Lewis_Machine_and_Tool_Company#MARS-L|Zhayed Heavy Industries SR4M}} | ||
| {{flag|Gassasinia}} | | {{flag|Gassasinia}} | ||
| [[File:LMT_R20_Rahe.jpg|center|200px]] | | [[File:LMT_R20_Rahe.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| Standard rifle of the Gassasinian Defence Force, replacing the EKR23 in 1995. Built upon the AR15 platform, featuring a variety of barrel lengths and the ability to fit a variety of modular attachments. | | Standard rifle of the Gassasinian Defence Force, replacing the EKR23 in 1995. Built upon the AR15 platform, featuring a variety of barrel lengths and the ability to fit a variety of modular attachments. | ||
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| {{wp|SIG MCX|Gassainian Defence Systems | | {{wp|SIG MCX|Gassainian Defence Systems R-15}} | ||
| {{flag|Gassasinia}} | | {{flag|Gassasinia}} | ||
| [[File:SIG-MCX-Rifle.jpeg|center|200px]] | | [[File:SIG-MCX-Rifle.jpeg|center|200px]] | ||
| Used by certain units of the Gassainian Armed Forces, particularly armoured and air units, along with some special forces units. Gas-piston based derivative of the AR15. | | Used by certain units of the Gassainian Armed Forces, particularly armoured and air units, along with some special forces units. Gas-piston based derivative of the AR15. | ||
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| {{wp|HK416|Kalsat L32}}/{{wp|HK417|Kalsat L33}} | |||
| {{wp|HK416| | |||
| {{flag|Bakyern}} | | {{flag|Bakyern}} | ||
| [[File:HK416.jpg|center|200px]] | | [[File:HK416.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| The | | The L32 assault rifle and its' battle rifle counterpart, the L33, are both used by certain special forces and police units. | ||
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| {{wp| | | {{wp|G36C}} | ||
| {{flag| | | [[Gadorien]] | ||
| [[File: | | [[File:4-G36C-helio-SWAT-RIGHT.jpeg|center|200px]] | ||
| The | | The G36C is used by certain special forces and police units. | ||
|- | |||
| {{wp|AR-M1|AV}} | |||
| {{flag|Qazhshava}} | |||
| [[File:Returning_fire_(5198239646).jpg|200px|center]] | |||
| The Qazhshavan AV rifle is used by certain special forces and OPFOR units to replicate the sound of the common AK line of rifles, which can come useful for operations behind enemy lines and for simulating more unconventional forces. | |||
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! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="4" | Machine Guns | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="4" | Machine Guns | ||
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| {{wp| | | {{wp|M27 IAR|Kalsat L33R}} | ||
| {{flag| | | {{flag|Bakyern}} | ||
| [[File: | | [[File:USMC-120427-M-SR181-035.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| | | Supplementary Infantry Automatic Rifle to be used at the discretion of company leaders. | ||
|- | |||
| {{wp|IMI Negev|MG Mk.1}} | |||
| {{flag|Mehrava}} | |||
| [[File:IWI-Negev-Zachi-Evenor-01-white.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
| Standard infantry support weapon for the Gassasinian Army. | |||
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| {{wp|FN MAG|WTS 82}} | | {{wp|FN MAG|WTS 82}} | ||
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| The WTS 82 is the main general-purpose machine gun of the Gassasinian Defence Force. As of the 1990's, it has been mostly phased out in the Squad Automatic Weapon role but still sees significant use in other roles. | | The WTS 82 is the main general-purpose machine gun of the Gassasinian Defence Force. As of the 1990's, it has been mostly phased out in the Squad Automatic Weapon role but still sees significant use in other roles. | ||
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| {{wp| | | {{wp|M1919 Browning machine gun|HMG Mk.1}} | ||
| {{flag| | | {{flag|Mehrava}} | ||
| [[File: | | [[File:Browning_M1919a.png|center|200px]] | ||
| | | Mounted medium machine gun, often found on vehicles and fortifications. | ||
|- | |||
| {{wp|M2 Browning|HMG Mk.2}} | |||
| {{flag|Mehrava}} | |||
| [[File:M2E2_Quick_Change_Barrel_(QCB).jpg|center|200px]] | |||
| Mounted heavy machine gun, often found on vehicles and fortifications. | |||
|- | |- | ||
! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="4" | Sniper and Marksman Rifles | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="4" | Sniper and Marksman Rifles | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|{{wp|Panzerfaust 3| | |{{wp|Panzerfaust 3|Panzerzerstörer 41}} | ||
|{{flag|Bakyern}} | |{{flag|Bakyern}} | ||
|[[File:Panzerfaust3.jpg|center|200px]] | |[[File:Panzerfaust3.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
|Standard AT weapon of infantry units. | |Standard AT weapon of infantry units. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{wp|MATADOR| | |{{wp|MATADOR|Shâvir}} | ||
|{{flag| | |{{flag|Mehrava}} | ||
|[[File:IDF-Matador-66-IndependenceDay_0054.jpg|center|200px]] | |[[File:IDF-Matador-66-IndependenceDay_0054.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{wp|Spike (missile)|Spike}} | |{{wp|Spike (missile)|Spike}} | ||
|{{flag|Gassasinia}} | |{{flag|Gassasinia}}<br>{{flag|Mehrava}} | ||
|[[File:SPIKE_ATGM.jpg|center|200px]] | |[[File:SPIKE_ATGM.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| | | | ||
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|- | |- | ||
! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Armoured Fighting Vehicles | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{wp|Challenger 2}} | |{{wp|Challenger 2|MBT-4 Challenger 2}} | ||
|[[Vescarium]] | |[[Vescarium]] | ||
|[[File:Challenger_2_Main_Battle_Tank_patrolling_outside_Basra,_Iraq_MOD_45148325.jpg|center|200px]] | |[[File:Challenger_2_Main_Battle_Tank_patrolling_outside_Basra,_Iraq_MOD_45148325.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| | |120 | ||
|Updated to "Challenger- | |Updated to "Challenger-2GA1" standard using locally produced electronics and sensors by Gassasinian Defence Industries and Hacohen Microsystems. Fitted with modern Chobham armour and smoothbore 120mm gun, along with a locally-designed high-tech {{wp|Trophy (countermeasure)|active protection system}}, {{wp|Challenger_2#CLEP|electronics}}.<br>Challenger-GA2 variant in development, which is to feature a [[Bakyern]] made 130mm cannon. | ||
|- | |||
|{{wp|AMX-10 RC|AT-99 ‘Hotspur’}} | |||
|{{Flag|Vultesia}} | |||
|[[File:AMX-10-RC.JPG|center|200px]] | |||
|200 | |||
|Modified to use a suite of Gassasinian-designed electronics systems and sensors. | |||
|- | |- | ||
! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Infantry Fighting Vehicles | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Infantry Fighting Vehicles | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{wp| | |{{wp|Bionix AFV|Zhayed Heavy Industries AFV-2 Hyena}} | ||
|{{flag| | |{{flag|Gassasinia}} | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:Bionix_AFV_1.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| | |500 | ||
| | |Locally designed APC/IFV. | ||
|- | |||
|{{wp|Hunter AFV|Zhayed Heavy Industries AFV-3 Coyote}} | |||
|{{flag|Gassasinia}} | |||
|[[File:Hunter_AFV_of_the_Singapore_Army.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
|60 | |||
|Locally designed fully digitised infantry fighting vehicle. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|{{wp| | |{{wp|Patria AMV|Misriah Armoury IFV-3 Jackal}} | ||
|{{flag|Bakyern}} | |{{flag|Bakyern}} | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:KTO_Rosomak_in_Afghanistan.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| | |120 | ||
| | |Wheeled IFV variant, modified to use a suite of Gassasinian-designed electronics systems and sensors. Licence produced in Gassasinia. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{wp| | |{{wp|Textron Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle|Zhayed Heavy Industries APV-2 Weasel}} | ||
|{{flag| | |{{flag|Gassasinia}} | ||
|[[File:M1117_Armored_Security_Vehicle.jpg|center|200px]] | |[[File:M1117_Armored_Security_Vehicle.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| | |250 | ||
| | |Armoured patrol and reconnaissance vehicle. | ||
|- | |- | ||
! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Armoured Personnel Carriers | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Armoured Personnel Carriers | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{wp| | |{{wp|Patria AMV|Misriah Armoury APC-5 Jackal}} | ||
|{{flag|Bakyern}} | |||
|[[File:Badger-infanteriegevegsvoertuig,_b,_Waterkloof_Lugmagbasis.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
|600 | |||
|Modified to use a suite of Gassasinian-designed electronics systems and sensors. Licence produced in Gassasinia. | |||
|- | |||
|{{wp|Patria Pasi|Misriah Armoury APC-4 Sand Fox}} | |||
|{{flag|Bakyern}} | |{{flag|Bakyern}} | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:Pansarterrängbil_203_Revinge_2013-2.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| | |950 | ||
|Modified to | |Modified to utilise indigenously designed and produced sensors, electronics and modular armour systems. Licence produced in Gassasinia. Currently being phased out in favour of APC-5 Jackal. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{wp|Assault Amphibious Vehicle}} | |{{wp|Assault Amphibious Vehicle}} | ||
|{{flag|Kentalis}} | |{{flag|Kentalis}} | ||
|[[File:170606-N-PF515-398_(34973155842).jpg|center|200px]] | |[[File:170606-N-PF515-398_(34973155842).jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| | |50 | ||
|Amphibious APC | |Amphibious APC | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{wp| | |{{wp|Bronco All Terrain Tracked Carrier|Gassasinian Defence Systems APC-6 Ibex}} | ||
|{{flag|Gassasinia}} | |||
|[[File:Warthog_All_Terrain_Protected_Mobility_Vehicle_MOD_45153394.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
|N/A | |||
|Indigenously designed armoured all-terrain tracked articulated vehicle. | |||
|- | |||
|{{wp|Nakpadon|Hipâr}} | |||
|{{flag|Mehrava}} | |||
|[[File:Nakpadon01.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
|175 | |||
|Modified to utilise indigenously designed and produced sensors, electronics and modular armour systems. Heavy APC based on MK.88 Centurion tank. | |||
|- | |||
! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Artillery | |||
|- | |||
|{{wp|Archer Artillery System|Artillarsystem 503}} | |||
|{{flag|Bakyern}} | |{{flag|Bakyern}} | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:Archer_i_Eldställning.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| | |70 | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |||
|{{wp|M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System}} | |||
|{{flag|Kentalis}} | |||
|[[File:MLRS_(Multiple_Launch_Rocket_System)_Vehicles_at_Camp_Bastion,_Afghanistan_MOD_45148148.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
|55 | |||
|GPS-guided artillery rocket. | |||
|- | |- | ||
! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{wp| | |{{wp|Cougar (MRAP)|Gassasinian Defence Systems MRAP-1 Caracal}} | ||
|{{flag| | |{{flag|Gassasinia}} | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:Mine_resistant_ambush_protected_vehicles.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
|262 | |262 | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |||
! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Engineering Vehicles | |||
|- | |||
|{{wp|Puma armored engineering vehicle|Mk.88 CEV}} | |||
|{{flag|Mehrava}} | |||
|[[File:IDF-Puma-by-Zachi-Evenor.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
| | |||
|Armoured Combat Engineering Vehicle based on the Mk.88 Centurion tank. | |||
|- | |||
|{{wp|Trojan Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers|IAC-120 CEV}} | |||
|[[Vescarium]] | |||
|[[File:Trojan_AVRE_in_Helmand,_Afghanistan_MOD_45151228.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
| | |||
|Combat Engineering Vehicle based on IAC-120BT chassis. | |||
|- | |||
|{{wp|CRARRV|IAC-120 ARV}} | |||
|[[Vescarium]] | |||
|[[File:Challenger_Armoured_Repair_and_Recovery_Vehicle_(CRARRV).JPG|center|200px]] | |||
| | |||
|Armoured Recovery Vehicle based on the IAC-120BT. | |||
|- | |||
|{{wp|Challenger_2#Titan|IAC-120 AVLB}} | |||
|[[Vescarium]] | |||
|[[File:TITAN_Armoured_Vehicle_Launcher_Bridge.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
| | |||
|Armoured Vehicle Launched Bridge Layer based on the IAC-120BT. | |||
|- | |- | ||
! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Utility Vehicles | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Utility Vehicles | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{wp|Land Rover Wolf}} | |{{wp|Light Strike Vehicle (Singapore)|LSV-2 Cheetah}} | ||
|{{flag| | |{{flag|Gassasinia}} | ||
|[[File:Singapore_Army_Mark_2_Light_Strike_Vehicle_on_display_at_the_National_Museum_of_Singapore_-_20140223.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
| | |||
| Domestically produced fast attack vehicle, equipped with machine guns, anti-tank missiles or grenade launchers. | |||
|- | |||
|{{wp|Land Rover Wolf|vuwx M98}} | |||
|{{flag|Qazhshava}} | |||
|[[File:Lrwolf2.jpg|center|200px]] | |[[File:Lrwolf2.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| | |||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{wp| | |{{wp|Jackal (vehicle)|RV(W) Comet / RV(W) Meteor}} | ||
|{{ | |{{Flag|Vultesia}} | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:A_Jackal_Armoured_Vehicle_is_put_through_it's_paces_in_the_desert_at_Camp_Bastion,_Afghanistan_MOD_45148137.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| | |||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{wp|RMMV HX| | |{{wp|RMMV HX range of tactical trucks|HMTV}} | ||
|{{flag|Bakyern}} | |{{flag|Bakyern}} | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:British_Army_HX58_(6x6)_in_standard_configuration.JPG|center|200px]] | ||
| | |||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{wp| | |{{wp|Scania 93|Infratsatten 67}} | ||
|{{flag|Bakyern}} | |{{flag|Bakyern}} | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:Scania_93M_Norwegian_military.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| | |||
| | | | ||
|} | |} | ||
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! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Combat Aircraft | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Combat Aircraft | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{wp| | | {{wp|Saab JAS 39 Gripen|S29-GA}} | ||
| {{flag|Bakyern}} | | {{flag|Bakyern}} | ||
| [[File: | | [[File:Saab_JAS_39_Gripen_at_Kaivopuisto_Air_Show,_June_2017_(altered)_copy.jpg|200px|center]] | ||
| | | 80 SB 29 GA<br>20 SB 29 GA-B | ||
| Multi-role fighter- | | Multi-role fighter, local modifications to utilise locally-produced armaments, electronic warfare suites and sensors produced by Defence Aerospace Systems. B-Variant features two seats for electronic warfare, ground-attack and trainer roles. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{wp| | | {{wp|F-35I Adir|S31-GA}} | ||
| {{flag|Bakyern}} | | {{flag|Bakyern}}<br>{{flag|Gassasinia}} | ||
| [[File:IAF-F-35I-2016-12-13.jpg|200px|center]] | | [[File:IAF-F-35I-2016-12-13.jpg|200px|center]] | ||
| 25 | | 20 SK115-A (25 on order) | ||
| Multi-role stealth fighter, | | Multi-role stealth fighter, specialised variant designed for Gassasinia to utilise locally-produced armaments, electronic warfare suites and sensors produced by Defence Aerospace Systems. | ||
|- | |- | ||
! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | AEW&C | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | AEW&C | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{wp|Boeing | | {{wp|Boeing C-135 Stratolifter|HM-2075 707 AEW&C}} | ||
| {{flag|Kentalis}} | | {{flag|Kentalis}} | ||
| [[File:EB-707_Condor,_Chilean_Air_Force_(FACh)_v2.jpg|center|200px]] | | [[File:EB-707_Condor,_Chilean_Air_Force_(FACh)_v2.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| 3 | | 3 | ||
| Modified {{wp|Boeing | | Modified {{wp|Boeing C-135 Stratolifter|Morek C-135}} fitted with Gassasinian electronics, sensors and radar. | ||
|- | |||
| {{wp|Saab 340 AEW&C|TP 86A}} | |||
| {{flag|Kentalis}} | |||
| [[File:S_100B_at_Malmen_2010-06-13_1.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
| 4 | |||
| Equipped with {{wp|Erieye}} radar system. | |||
|- | |- | ||
! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Reconnaissance | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Reconnaissance | ||
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! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Tanker | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Tanker | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{wp|Boeing | | {{wp|Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker|Morek KS-83}} | ||
| {{flag|Kentalis}} | | {{flag|Kentalis}} | ||
| [[File: | | [[File:F-15C_Eagle_from_the_67th_Fighter_Squadron_at_Kadena_AB_is_refueled_by_a_KC-135R_Stratotanker_from_the_909th_Air_Refueling_Squadron_.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| 9 | | 9 | ||
| | | Aerial Refuelling | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{wp|C-130|M12}} | | {{wp|C-130|M12}} | ||
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|{{flag|Kentalis}} | |{{flag|Kentalis}} | ||
|[[File:Lockheed_C-130_Hercules.jpg|center|200px]] | |[[File:Lockheed_C-130_Hercules.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| | |25 | ||
|Transport | |Transport, {{wp|SAR}} and maritime patrol | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{wp|C-130J Super Hercules|M-12A}} | |{{wp|C-130J Super Hercules|M-12A}} | ||
|{{flag|Kentalis}} | |{{flag|Kentalis}} | ||
|[[File:C-130J_135th_AS_Maryland_ANG_in_flight.jpg|center|200px]] | |[[File:C-130J_135th_AS_Maryland_ANG_in_flight.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| | | 15 | ||
|{{wp|Tactical Airlift}} | |{{wp|Tactical Airlift}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{wp| | |{{wp|C-5 Galaxy|Morek ME-23}} | ||
|{{flag|Kentalis}} | |{{flag|Kentalis}} | ||
|[[File:USAF_C-5_Galaxy_in_flight.jpg|center|200px]] | |[[File:USAF_C-5_Galaxy_in_flight.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| | | 6 | ||
|{{wp|Strategic Airlift}}, mainly used for international humanitarian and peacekeeping operations. | |{{wp|Strategic Airlift}}, mainly used for international humanitarian and peacekeeping operations. | ||
|- | |- | ||
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|{{flag|Kentalis}} | |{{flag|Kentalis}} | ||
|[[File:C-17_test_sortie.jpg|center|200px]] | |[[File:C-17_test_sortie.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| | | 15 | ||
| Strategic and tactical {{wp|airlift}}. | | Strategic and tactical {{wp|airlift}}. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{wp|Boeing | |{{wp|Boeing C-135 Stratolifter|S-83}} | ||
|{{flag|Kentalis}} | |{{flag|Kentalis}} | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:Boeing_C-135C_61-2669_Speckled_Trout.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| 20 | | 20 | ||
| Troop and | | Dual Troop and cargo transport | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{wp|Beechcraft Super King Air|Morek TES-22}} | |{{wp|Beechcraft Super King Air|Morek TES-22}} | ||
|{{flag|Kentalis}} | |{{flag|Kentalis}} | ||
|[[File:Royal_Air_Force_King_Air_B200_Training_Aircraft_MOD_45153010.jpg|Center|200px]] | |[[File:Royal_Air_Force_King_Air_B200_Training_Aircraft_MOD_45153010.jpg|Center|200px]] | ||
| | | 22 | ||
| Utility, transport and maritime patrol | | Utility, transport and maritime patrol | ||
|- | |- | ||
! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Trainer | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Trainer | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{wp| | |{{wp|SIAI-Marchetti S.211|TJ-02 Aerolearn}} | ||
| {{flag|Vultesia}} | |||
|[[File:S.211_PAF.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
|32 | |||
|Advanced jet trainer<br>Primary jet of the White Hawks. | |||
|- | |||
|{{flag| | |||
|[[File: | |||
| | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|{{wp| | |{{wp|Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano|T-5 Marcher}} | ||
|{{flag| | |{{flag|Vultesia}} | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:Super_Tucano_at_Moody.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
|40 | |40 | ||
| | |Basic propeller switch-role trainer and COIN aircraft. | ||
|- | |- | ||
! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | UAV | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | UAV | ||
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|{{flag|Kentalis}} | |{{flag|Kentalis}} | ||
|[[file:MQ-9_Reaper_UAV_(cropped).jpg|center|200px]] | |[[file:MQ-9_Reaper_UAV_(cropped).jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| | |24 | ||
|Reconnaissance and air-strike | |Reconnaissance and air-strike | ||
|- | |||
|{{wp|IAI Harop|Misriah Armoury UAV-5 Shrike}} | |||
|{{flag|Gassasinia}} | |||
|[[File:IAI_Harop_PAS_2013_01.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
|N/A | |||
|Loitering Munition | |||
|- | |||
|{{wp|IAI Harpy|Misriah Armoury UAV-8 Eagle}} | |||
|{{flag|Gassasinia}} | |||
|[[File:Paris_Air_Show_2007-06-24_n25.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
|N/A | |||
|Loitering Munition | |||
|- | |||
|{{wp|Hermes 900|Defence Aerospace Systems UAV-7B Pelican}} and {{wp|Hermes 450|UAV-7A Pelican}} | |||
|{{flag|Gassasinia}} | |||
|[[File:Elbit_Hermes_900s.JPG|center|200px]] | |||
|N/A | |||
|Surveillance, SIGINT, electronic warfare and air-strike | |||
|- | |||
|{{wp|Hermes 1500|Defence Aerospace Systems UAV-7C Pelican}} | |||
|{{flag|Gassasinia}} | |||
|[[File:Hermes1500.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
|N/A | |||
|Twin-engined UAV. Surveillance, SIGINT, electronic warfare and air-strike | |||
|- | |||
|{{wp|Elbit Skylark|Defence Aerospace Systems UAV-9B Hummingbird}} | |||
|{{flag|Gassasinia}} | |||
|[[File:Skylark_1.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
|N/A | |||
|Miniature UAV, surveillance and reconnaissance | |||
|- | |||
|{{wp|IAI Eitan|Misriah Armoury UAV-6B Cormorant}} | |||
|{{flag|Gassasinia}} | |||
|[[File:IAF-Eitan--Independence-Day-2017-Tel-Nof-IZE-099.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
|N/A | |||
|Reconnaissance, surveillance, airstrike. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
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|{{flag|Kentalis}} | |{{flag|Kentalis}} | ||
|[[File:Hatzerim_270613_Blackhawk_(remix)_copy.jpg|center|200px]] | |[[File:Hatzerim_270613_Blackhawk_(remix)_copy.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| | |150 <br> 45 Navalised variant | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
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|{{flag|Kentalis}} | |{{flag|Kentalis}} | ||
|[[File:CH-47_Chinook_helicopter_flyby.jpg|center|200px]] | |[[File:CH-47_Chinook_helicopter_flyby.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| | |25 | ||
|Heavy lift and transport | |Heavy lift and transport | ||
|- | |||
|{{wp|Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion|MT-83}} | |||
|{{flag|Kentalis}} | |||
|[[File:A_CH-53E_Super_Stallion_with_the_22nd_Marine_Expeditionary_Unit.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
|12 | |||
|Navy heavy lift and mine countermeasures. | |||
|- | |||
|{{wp|UH-1Y Venom|MMT-7H}} | |||
|{{flag|Kentalis}} | |||
|[[File:UH-1Y_USS_San_Deigo.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
|48 | |||
|Navalised transport helicopter used by Royal Gassasinian Navy Fleet Aviation in support of Royal Marines. | |||
|- | |||
|{{wp|Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King}} | |||
|{{flag|Kentalis}} | |||
|[[File:Westland_WS-61_Sea_King_HAR3,_UK_-_Air_Force_AN0769355.jpg|center|200px]] | |||
|25 | |||
|Medium-lift, transport, [[ASW]], [[AEW]] and [[SAR]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Scout Helicopter | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Scout Helicopter | ||
|- | |- | ||
|{{wp|Bell OH-58 Kiowa| Morek TH-44}} | |{{wp|Bell OH-58 Kiowa|Morek TH-44}} | ||
|{{flag|Kentalis}} | |{{flag|Kentalis}} | ||
|[[File:OH-58D_1st_Squadron,_17th_Cavalry_Regiment_(cropped).jpg|center|200px]] | |[[File:OH-58D_1st_Squadron,_17th_Cavalry_Regiment_(cropped).jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| | |40 | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
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|{{flag|Kentalis}} | |{{flag|Kentalis}} | ||
|[[File:AH-64D_Apache_Longbow.jpg|center|200px]] | |[[File:AH-64D_Apache_Longbow.jpg|center|200px]] | ||
| | |30 | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |||
|{{wp|AH-1Z Viper|MMT-5A}} | |||
|{{flag|Kentalis}} | |||
|[[File:Bell_USMC_AH-1_Viper_(cropped).jpg|center|200px]] | |||
|12 | |||
|Navalised attack helicopter used by Royal Gassasinian Navy Fleet Aviation in support of Royal Marines. | |||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
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! style="width:15%;"| In Commission | ! style="width:15%;"| In Commission | ||
! style="width:40%;"| Notes | ! style="width:40%;"| Notes | ||
|- | |||
! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Amphibious Assault Ship | |||
|- | |||
| {{wp|Canberra-class landing helicopter dock|Jabiyah-Class Amphibious Landing Ship}} | |||
| {{flag|Gassasinia}}<br>{{Flag|Vultesia}} | |||
| [[File:HMAS_Canberra_arrives_at_Joint_Base_Pearl_Harbor-Hickam_for_RIMPAC_2016.jpg|200px|center]] | |||
| 1<br>'''GDS Jabiyah''' | |||
|The Jabiyah-class is an amphibious landing ship which is capable of carrying a complement of up to eight helicopters or STOVL aircraft, with ten aircraft in hangars.<br>Based on the Vultesian Homeland-class amphibious assault ship. | |||
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| {{wp|RFA Argus (A135)|Fair-Class Receiving Ship}} | |||
| {{Flag|Vultesia}} | |||
| [[File:RFA_Argus_off_the_coast_of_Devonport.jpg|200px|center]] | |||
| 1<br>'''GDS Shachar''' | |||
| Primary casualty receiving and aerial support ship converted from cargo ship, featuring 70 beds, advanced medical facilities and a flight deck. Named after Jewish doctor who formed Gassasinia's first paramedic services. | |||
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! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Destroyer | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Destroyer | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | {{wp|Type 45 Destroyer|M Class Destroyer}} | ||
| {{ | | {{Flag|Vultesia}} | ||
| | | [[File:HMS_Daring-1.jpg|200px|center]] | ||
| 2 | | 2<br>'''GDS Chamoun'''<br>'''GDS Nasfan''' | ||
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! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Frigate | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Frigate | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | {{wp|Type 23 Frigate|Heroic Class Frigate}} | ||
| {{ | | {{Flag|Vultesia}} | ||
| | | [[file:HMS_Sutherland_(F81)_MoD.jpg|200px|center]] | ||
| 3 | | 3<br>'''GDS Jabalah'''<br>'''GDS Mansour''' | ||
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|- | |||
|{{wp|Formidable-class frigate|Formidable-Class}} | |||
|{{flag|Gassasinia}} | |||
|[[File:Singapore_Navy_guided-missile_frigate_RSS_Steadfast.jpg|200px|center]] | |||
| 8 | |||
|Stealth frigate | |||
|- | |- | ||
! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Corvette | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Corvette | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{wp|Skjold-class corvette| | | {{wp|Skjold-class corvette|Shield-Class}} | ||
| {{flag|Gassasinia}} | |{{flag|Gassasinia}} | ||
| [[File:P965_KNM_Gnist.jpg|200px|center]] | | [[File:P965_KNM_Gnist.jpg|200px|center]] | ||
| | | 10 | ||
| High-speed stealth missile attack craft. | | High-speed stealth missile attack craft. | ||
|- | |||
| {{wp|Victory-class corvette}} | |||
|{{flag|Gassasinia}} | |||
| [[File:RSS_Vengeance_Barak.jpg|200px|center]] | |||
| 8 | |||
| Multi-purpose missile corvette | |||
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! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Landing Craft | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Landing Craft | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{wp|Endurance-class landing platform dock| | | {{wp|Endurance-class landing platform dock|Endurance-Class Landing Platform Dock}} | ||
| {{flag|Gassasinia}} | |{{flag|Gassasinia}} | ||
| [[File:Singapore_Strait_Passing_warship.jpg|200px|Center]] | | [[File:Singapore_Strait_Passing_warship.jpg|200px|Center]] | ||
| 5 | | 5 | ||
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| Landing Craft | | {{wp|Bay-class Landing Ship|Iron-Class Landing Ship}} | ||
| {{Flag|Vultesia}} | |||
| [[File:RFA_Mounts_Bay,_a_Landing_Ship_Dock_(Auxiliary)_(LSD(A)),_leaving_Portsmouth_Dockyard_MOD_45145830.jpg|200px|Center]] | |||
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| {{wp|Landing Craft Utility}} | |||
| {{flag|Kentalis}} | | {{flag|Kentalis}} | ||
| | | [[File:US_Navy_050228-N-8801B-012_U.S._Marines_and_Sailors,_assigned_to_the_31st_Marine_Expeditionary_Unit_(MEU),_return_to_the_amphibious_assault_ship_USS_Essex_(LHD_2).jpg|200px|center]] | ||
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| {{wp|Semi-submersible naval vessel#United_States|Sea Lion Class}} | |||
|- | | {{flag|Gassasinia}} | ||
| | | [[File:SEALION_II_US_Navy_SEALS_Special_Operations_stealth_boat.jpg|200px|center]] | ||
| {{flag| | | 5 | ||
| | | Semi-submersible stealth special forces infiltration boat | ||
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! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Patrol Ships | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Patrol Ships | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{wp|Independence-class littoral mission vessel| | | {{wp|Independence-class littoral mission vessel|Independence-Class Littoral Mission Vessel}} | ||
| {{flag|Gassasinia}} | | {{flag|Gassasinia}} | ||
| [[File:RSS_Fortitude_in_2018.jpg|200px|center]] | | [[File:RSS_Fortitude_in_2018.jpg|200px|center]] | ||
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! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Submarine | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Submarine | ||
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| {{wp|Gotland- | | {{wp|Gotland-class submarine|River Ghassan-Class}} | ||
| {{flag|Gassasinia}} | | {{flag|Gassasinia}} | ||
| [[File:Swedish_attack_submarine_HMS_Gotland.jpg|200px|center]] | | [[File:Swedish_attack_submarine_HMS_Gotland.jpg|200px|center]] | ||
| | | 6 | ||
| Diesel-powered stealth submarine | | Diesel-powered stealth submarine | ||
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! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Minesweeper | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Minesweeper | ||
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| {{wp|Bedok- | | {{wp|Bedok-class mine countermeasures vessel|Jebel Maktoum Class}} | ||
| {{flag|Gassasinia}} | | {{flag|Gassasinia}} | ||
| [[File:Republic_of_Singapore_Navy_mine_countermeasures_vessels_RSS_Katong_(M107)_and_RSS_Bedok_(M105)_at_Changi_Naval_Base,_Singapore_-_20070527.jpg|200px|center]] | | [[File:Republic_of_Singapore_Navy_mine_countermeasures_vessels_RSS_Katong_(M107)_and_RSS_Bedok_(M105)_at_Changi_Naval_Base,_Singapore_-_20070527.jpg|200px|center]] | ||
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! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | | ! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Replenishment | ||
|- | |||
| {{wp|Tide-class tanker|Supporter Class}} | |||
| {{Flag|Vultesia}} | |||
| [[File:RFA_Tiderace_arrives_at_Fleet_Activities_Yokosuka_for_a_scheduled_port_visit_in_August_2017.jpg|200px|center]] | |||
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! style="align: center; background: #A3B6BF;" colspan="5" | Survey | |||
|- | |||
| {{wp|Echo-class survey ship (2002)|Type 55 Survey Ship}} | |||
| {{flag|Gassasinia}} | |||
| [[File:HMS_Echo_(H87)_2015.jpg|200px|center]] | |||
| 2 | |||
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| | | {{wp|HMS Protector (A173)|Protector-class Icebreaker}} | ||
| | | {{flag|Gassasinia}} | ||
| | | [[File:Royal_Navy_Antarctic_Patrol_Ship_HMS_Protector_MOD_45153156.jpg|200px|center]] | ||
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Gassasinian Defence Force (DEFOR) | |
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Motto | "Always Vigilant" |
Founded | 1885 |
Current form | 1977 |
Service branches |
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Website | defenceforce |
Leadership | |
Commander-in-Chief | Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rashid |
Minister of Defence | George Aoun |
Chief of Defence Staff | GEN Mohammed Adib |
Personnel | |
Military age | 16 with parental consent, 18 without parental consent and for combat roles. |
Fit for military service | 3,450,000 males, age 15–49, 3,150,000 females, age 15–49 |
Active personnel | 92,000 |
Reserve personnel | 22,500 |
Expenditure | |
Budget | GSD $89.1 billion ($17.82 billion ACU) |
Percent of GDP | 2% |
Industry | |
Domestic suppliers |
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Foreign suppliers | |
Related articles | |
History | War of Unification (1885-1891) Great War (1905-1911) Gassasinian Crisis (1972-1975) 2nd Lisvonyan War (2021) Invasion of Plagyorasia (2021) |
The Gassasinian Defence Force is the unified armed forces of Gassasinia, being responsible for defending Gassasinia and its' people from external threats, along with supporting international peacekeeping efforts and humanitarian aid. The current Gassasinian Defence Force was formed in 1977 from the previous Gassasinian Armed Forces, and drew its' commanders, officers and soldiers from a diverse range of backgrounds to ensure that the Gassasinian Defence Force not just represented upper-class Christian interests, but the interests of the people as a whole.
Based on a similar doctrine to the Bak armed forces, the the Gassasinian Defence Force is a well-equipped, well-organised and well-trained - albeit small force - relying on effective organisation and technological advantage over more numerous enemies. It is well-equipped with a variety of modern armoured armoured fighting vehicles and aircraft developed in Bakyern and Kentalis and often modified to meet Gassasinian needs. The Gassasinian Defence Force mainly consists of a professional force of volunteer soldiers, with conscription being abolished in 1977 by the Defence Force Act.
The Gassasinian Defence Force is known its' contributions to world-wide peacekeeping operations, having been present in some capacity in a diverse variety of internationally-lead peacekeeping operations since the 1980's. The Gassasinian Defence Force is also important in ensuring internal security in Gassasinia, in particular helping the Gassasinian National Police to patrol the nation's borders and co-ordinate counter-terrorist operations.
History
The Gassasinian Army was formed in it's current form in 1885 after the War of Unification. After the occupation of Gassasinia by Shadoveil, the Gassasinian Army would be quickly modernised and professionalised into a force responsible for overlooking Shadoveil's southern colonies in Thrismari.
When Gassasinia gained independence in 1949, they inherited a large amount of modern military materiel from their former colonisers, along with a well-trained, well-organised and professional army. In the coming years, this well-trained force - despite its' small force - proved essential to proving the nascent nation from threats both internal and external.
Technology
The Gassasinian Defence Force's military outlook relies heavily on the use of superior technology, firepower and support to make up for their smaller manpower. As such, the Gassasinian Defence Force has advanced electronical, drone and cyber warfare capabilities. Notably, the No. 4 Strategic Aerospace Group is known for its' use of advanced drone, missile and satellite warfare technology.
The principle domestic suppliers for the Gassasinian Defence Force are Gassasinian Defence Systems, Mishriah Armoury, Zhayed Heavy Industries and Hacohen Microsystems. Rather than designing its' own arms, the Gassasinian defence industry generally tends to modify and upgrade foreign bought and licensed arms for its' own needs. Although not considered a major arms exporter, Gassasinian does have some arms exports, mainly in the area of electronic suites for electronic suites and modification and upgrades for pre-existing armoured fighting vehicles.
Domestic Suppliers
Gassasinian Defence Systems
Gassasinian Defence Systems is a partially government-owned corporation, responsible for servicing aircraft of the Royal Gassasinian Air Force, along with providing some upgrades to foreign equipment, and manufacturing indigenous arms for the Armed Forces. Furthermore, Gassasinian Defence Systems is contracted to service and maintain Mehravan Air Force aircraft, especially Bakyern MkF3 and Kentalian E-40 fighters that Gassasinia sold second-hand to Mehrava.
As of recent, Gassasinian Defence Systems has picked up manufacturing of spare parts for the IAC-120/BT main battle tank, owing to difficulties in acquiring spare parts since the outbreak of the Vescarium Civil War.
Gassasinian Defence Systems is also responsible for rebuilding, renovating and upgrading Chieftian and Centurion tanks, and has been involved in converting Centurion and Chieftain tanks to APCs, bridge layers and armoured recovery vehicles.
LAHAT
Trophy Countermeasures
Iron Dome
SOGAS Shipbuilding
MkF18-GA
The MkF18-GA is a specially designed variant of the Bak MkF18 multi-role fifth generation stealth fighter jet. Having been one of the original financial contributors to the MkF18's development, Gassasinia has special considerations for maintenance, along with their own special variant of the fighter designed for Gassasinian specifications. Having contributed significantly to the electronics, sensors and computer systems of the MkF18, the MkF18-GA was designed as a joint project between the Bak company Asdern, Hacohen Microsystems and Gassasinian Defence Systems as a modification of the MkF18A model, which introduces a plug-and-play system allowing Gassasinian electronics and jamming systems to be easily integrated into the aircraft.
Gassasinia became one of the earliest operators of the MkF18 fighter in 2017 after the first delivery of 12 fighter aircraft, Since then, Gassasinia has acquired 13 more aircraft and plans to acquire as many as sixty more.
Challenger-2GA1
The Challenger-2GA1 is a Gassasinian-specialised variant of the Vescarium-designed IAC-120/BT2 main battle tank, which has been upgraded with Gassasinian features to create the most advanced variation of the IAC-120/BT2 battle tank to date. In particular, its' upgrades include:
- Trophy Active Protection System
- Advanced computer systems, including fire-control and gun processing systems.
- Advanced sensor and camera systems, including an advanced 3rd Generation thermal imaging.
These upgrades are argued to make the Challenger-2GA1 one of the most advanced and best protected tanks in current use.
Challenger-2GA2
Challenger-1GA3
Structure
- Gassasinian Defence Force
- Gassasinian Army - 42,000 active-duty Regular Army, 16,000 Citizen Force reservists
- Military Services
- Gassasinian Infantry
- Royal Gassasinian Artillery Corps
- Royal Gassasinian Armoured Corps
- Corps of Royal Military Intelligence
- Gassasinian Army Aviation Corps
- Royal Corps of Engineers
- Royal Corps of Signals
- Royal Gassasinian Army Medical Corps
- Gassasinian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
- Gassasinian Logistic Corps
- Royal Gassasinian Military Police
- 1st (GA) Field Army
- 1st (GA) Mechanised Infantry Division
- 3rd Mechanised Infantry Brigade
- 5th Mechanised Infantry Brigade
- 2nd Logistics Brigade
- 4th Artillery Brigade
- 17th Engineer Brigade
- 9th Air Defence Brigade
- 2nd (GA) Signal Brigade
- 4th (GA) Adaptable Forces Division
- 1st King's Gassasinian Rifles Brigade
- 3rd Infantry Brigade
- 8th Infantry Brigade
- 3rd Logistics Brigade
- 1st Gassasinian Legion
- 4th Medical Brigade
- 4 Long-Range Desert Patrol (GA)
- 2nd (GA) Special Warfare Division
- 4th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Brigade
- 2nd (GA) Signal Brigade
- 1st Information Warfare Brigade
- 3rd Security Assistance Brigade
- 1st Intelligence Brigade
- 3 (GA) Air Assault Brigade
- 2 Special Air Service Regiment
- Personnel and Support Command
- 1st (GA) Mechanised Infantry Division
- Military Services
- Royal Gassasinian Air Force - 30,000 Active, 2,500 Reserve
- No. 1 Fighter Group
- No. 3 Air Combat Support Group
- No. 4 Strategic Aerospace Group
- Royal Air Force Intelligence Corps
- Royal Gassasinian Air Force Police
- Royal Gassasinian Navy - 20,000 Active, 4,000 Reserve
- Royal Gassasinian Navy Police
- Corps of Royal Gassasinian Marines - 1 Brigade (6 Regiments)
- 1 Marine Special Forces Support Regiment
- 2 Marine Commando Regiment
- 5 Marine Commando Regiment
- 9 Marine Commando Regiment
- Special Boarding Group
- Corps of Royal Naval Intelligence
- Gassasinian Army - 42,000 active-duty Regular Army, 16,000 Citizen Force reservists
Notable Units
1st Gassasinian Legion
2 Special Air Service (GA) Regiment
Special Boarding Group
Parachute Regiment
Long-Range Desert Patrol
The Long-Range Patrol is a notable special forces unit of the Gassasinian Army. Consisting of four battalions, Long-Range Desert Patrol is a lightly-equipped force, generally travelling in reconnaissance vehicles, on-foot and even on camel or horse-back.
The Long-Range Desert Patrol was officially formed in 1942 under Riamese rule as a lightly-equipped gendarme force operating both on camel and horse-back, and with light vehicles, and were originally intended as a gendarme force to combat smuggling along with nationalist and sectarian terrorist groups, and to settle disputes between Bedouin tribes. Bedouin scout units had been organised for these purposes since at least the dawn of the 20th Century but the Long-Range Desert Patrol was the largest, best equipped and most prominent of these desert scouts.
Because of the hardiness of the Bedouins - many of whom had been raised on a semi-nomadic lifestyle - they were better equipped and experienced to track guerrillas through difficult terrain for long periods, and eventually gained a hefty reputation for their tracking and reconnaissance capabilities.
Since the reorganisation of the Gassasinian Armed Forces into the Gassasinian Defence Force in 1977, and the full transfer of their law enforcement responsibilities to the National Police by the mid 1980's, the Long-Range Desert Patrol has since been reorganised into a special forces and reconnaissance unit. Most recently, the regiment was involved in operations during the 2021 Plagyorasia War and it's aftermath, including raids against chemical weapons plants during the early stages of the war.
Foreign Volunteers
Dietary and Religious Accommodations
Vegetarians and Vegans
Vegans are issued jumpers and berets which are made of synthetic wool. Furthermore, vegans and vegetarians have access to animal product-free rations.
Religious Dietary Requirements
Kosher and halal food rations are available for Jewish and Muslim Defence Force soldiers. Special accommodations are also made for other minority groups, such as beef-free food rations for Hindus.
Military Police
Within the Gassasinian Defence Force, there are three military police forces: the Royal Naval Police, the Royal Army Military Police and the Royal Air Force Police. The Military Police of Gassasinia is responsible for enforcing military law amongst service personnel.
Military Policemen do not have constable powers, and can only arrest military personnel - rather, Military Policemen can detain civilians, but they must be handed over to a civilian constable for arrest. The exception to this rule is when dealing with civilians subject to service discipline and civilians on Ministry of Defence property.
Military Aid to Civil Authorities
In extraneous circumstances, the Gassasinian Defence Force can be deployed with the authorisation of the Gassasinian Parliament to assist with the civilian authorities and the community as a whole. Natural disasters, major accidents and strikes have seen the military deployed in non-combative missions to protect and save lives. The Gassasinian Defence Force has been deployed in the past to assist civil authorities, in particular providing rescue, fire-fighting and ambulance services during major incidents or strikes.
Along with assistance to emergency services, another major Military Aid to Civil Authorities role is bomb defusal. During the 1960's and 1970's, thousands of improvised bombs, grenades and mines were abandoned across the country which often necessitate response by the Gassasinian Army's bomb disposal unit to support Civil Defence bomb disposal units.
Uniform
Standard uniform for the Gassasinian Defence Force consists of Multi Terrain Pattern fatigues, acquired through a mix of licensed production and foreign purchase. When wearing the field-shirt for non-combat work duties, the left shoulder of the uniform bears the soldier's unit patch, whereas the right shoulder bears an IR patch of the national flag in tan and olive green colours. Additionally, on the left breast of the field-shirt is a name-tape reading the soldier's surname along with a tape on the right breast reading "GASSASINIA." Tankists and vehicle crews are issued camouflage jumpsuit coveralls and an olive green tank helmet.
Often soldiers on office work and non-combat work in colder temperatures will wear a green Commonwealth-type Woolly Pully.
Often when wearing combats, instead of wearing a field shirt soldiers will wear a half-zip combat shirt. Along with this, for protection soldiers are issued Mark 4 Osprey Body Armour and a Mark 7 helmet.
Multi-terrain Pattern was adopted in 2005, replacing the tropical DPM pattern fatigues used previously. The MTP pattern was based on a combination of multicam colours with the pattern of DPM.
Standard combat loadout consists of a Mk 7 kevlar helmet worn with Osprey tactical kevlar vest featuring hard inserts. Alternatively, Personal Load Carrying Equipment webbing is a common sight amongst troops of the Defence Force, particularly when a full combat load is not deemed necessary.
The Osprey line of body armour is currently being replaced by the "Virtus" line of body armour which provides greater protective qualities, modularity and comfort for troops in the field.
Some Disruptive Pattern Material and Desert Disruptive Pattern Material is kept in small quantities as needed by certain elite specialist units.
Different units have their own different ceremonial formal head-dresses, which reflects the heritage, history and culture of that unit and helps to create a distinctive symbol for said unit. These headdresses may vary in colour depending on unit, and include:
Along with ceremonial headdresses, troops are often issued seasonal headwear intended to be more practical to working in the field in certain climates. These include:
- Boonie Hat
- Fur Hat
- Kheffiyeh (Although this is the ceremonial headwear for certain units, in some circumstances kheffiyeh's are also worn by other units for protection against the sun in hotter climates)
- Patrol Cap
Pieces of headwear which are authorised for specific religious purposes include:
- Headscarf - For Muslim women serving in the Defence Force.
- Turban - For Sikh Defence Force personnel. Whereas full-sized turbans are issued for some purposes, smaller and more compact tan-coloured turbans are also issued which can fit under helmets when needed.
- Kippah - For Orthodox Jewish men serving in the Defence Force.
Another important form of identification for corps and regiments of the Gassasinian Defence Forces is the stable belt, a webbing belt which varies in colouration and pattern depending on the unit with which the wearer is affiliated.
Equipment
Small-arms
Name | Country | Image | Notes |
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Handguns | |||
Gassasinian Defence Systems P-17 | Gassasinia | Standard sidearm since 1982, replacing the Browning Hi Power. | |
Psat 94 | Bakyern | Standard sidearm for certain special forces and armed police units. | |
Psat 76C | Bakyern | Specialist pistol chambered in armour-piercing PDW rounds. Used by certain special forces and specialist police units. | |
Submachine Guns and Carbines | |||
KL t/65 | Bakyern | Standard submachine gun of the Gassasinian Defence Force, being phased out in favour of the new GDS PW15. Locally produced under license by Zhayed Heavy Industries until 2015, when it was decided that it would be replaced due to it being considered outdated. | |
Gassasinian Defence Systems PW15 | Gassasinia | Newly adopted standard submachine gun of Gassasinian Defence Force and Police. Adopted to phase out the MP5 due to greater modularity. | |
KL t/89 | Bakyern | The t/89 is used in tandem with the PW15 and t/65. The t/89 is well-liked thanks to its' PDW cartridge that can penetrate soft body armour. | |
Shotguns | |||
Gassasinia Defence Systems SG-3 | Gassasinia | Standard shotgun of the National Police and some military law enforcement units. Preferred thanks to its' dual semi-automatic or pump action mode. | |
Gassasinia Defence Systems SG-4 | Gassasinia | Semi-automatic only shotgun, used for more combative roles. | |
Gassasinia Defence Systems SPS-2 | Gassasinia | Pump-action shotgun, used by National Police and certain military law enforcement units. | |
Misriah Armoury SSG | N/A | Pump-action bullpup shotgun, generally used for close-quarters combat by specialist police and special forces units. | |
Assault and Battle Rifles | |||
Zhayed Heavy Industries SR4M | Gassasinia | Standard rifle of the Gassasinian Defence Force, replacing the EKR23 in 1995. Built upon the AR15 platform, featuring a variety of barrel lengths and the ability to fit a variety of modular attachments. | |
Gassainian Defence Systems R-15 | Gassasinia | Used by certain units of the Gassainian Armed Forces, particularly armoured and air units, along with some special forces units. Gas-piston based derivative of the AR15. | |
Kalsat L32/Kalsat L33 | Bakyern | The L32 assault rifle and its' battle rifle counterpart, the L33, are both used by certain special forces and police units. | |
G36C | Gadorien | The G36C is used by certain special forces and police units. | |
AV | Qazhshava | The Qazhshavan AV rifle is used by certain special forces and OPFOR units to replicate the sound of the common AK line of rifles, which can come useful for operations behind enemy lines and for simulating more unconventional forces. | |
Machine Guns | |||
Kalsat L33R | Bakyern | Supplementary Infantry Automatic Rifle to be used at the discretion of company leaders. | |
MG Mk.1 | Mehrava | Standard infantry support weapon for the Gassasinian Army. | |
WTS 82 | Kentalis | The WTS 82 is the main general-purpose machine gun of the Gassasinian Defence Force. As of the 1990's, it has been mostly phased out in the Squad Automatic Weapon role but still sees significant use in other roles. | |
HMG Mk.1 | Mehrava | Mounted medium machine gun, often found on vehicles and fortifications. | |
HMG Mk.2 | Mehrava | Mounted heavy machine gun, often found on vehicles and fortifications. | |
Sniper and Marksman Rifles | |||
Zhayed Heavy Industry 308 MWS | Gassasinia | Sharpshooter rifle based upon the AR10 platform. | |
Accuracy International AWM/Accuracy International | Kentalis | Sniper rifle, 7.62 or .338 Lapua. | |
ELK-43 | Kentalis | Heavy anti-material rifle. |
Name | Country | Image | Notes |
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Panzerzerstörer 41 | Bakyern | Standard AT weapon of infantry units. | |
Shâvir | Mehrava | ||
Spike | Gassasinia Mehrava |
Ground Vehicles
Name | Country | Image | Quantity | Notes |
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Armoured Fighting Vehicles | ||||
MBT-4 Challenger 2 | Vescarium | 120 | Updated to "Challenger-2GA1" standard using locally produced electronics and sensors by Gassasinian Defence Industries and Hacohen Microsystems. Fitted with modern Chobham armour and smoothbore 120mm gun, along with a locally-designed high-tech active protection system, electronics. Challenger-GA2 variant in development, which is to feature a Bakyern made 130mm cannon. | |
AT-99 ‘Hotspur’ | Vultesia | 200 | Modified to use a suite of Gassasinian-designed electronics systems and sensors. | |
Infantry Fighting Vehicles | ||||
Zhayed Heavy Industries AFV-2 Hyena | Gassasinia | 500 | Locally designed APC/IFV. | |
Zhayed Heavy Industries AFV-3 Coyote | Gassasinia | 60 | Locally designed fully digitised infantry fighting vehicle. | |
Misriah Armoury IFV-3 Jackal | Bakyern | 120 | Wheeled IFV variant, modified to use a suite of Gassasinian-designed electronics systems and sensors. Licence produced in Gassasinia. | |
Zhayed Heavy Industries APV-2 Weasel | Gassasinia | 250 | Armoured patrol and reconnaissance vehicle. | |
Armoured Personnel Carriers | ||||
Misriah Armoury APC-5 Jackal | Bakyern | 600 | Modified to use a suite of Gassasinian-designed electronics systems and sensors. Licence produced in Gassasinia. | |
Misriah Armoury APC-4 Sand Fox | Bakyern | 950 | Modified to utilise indigenously designed and produced sensors, electronics and modular armour systems. Licence produced in Gassasinia. Currently being phased out in favour of APC-5 Jackal. | |
Assault Amphibious Vehicle | Kentalis | 50 | Amphibious APC | |
Gassasinian Defence Systems APC-6 Ibex | Gassasinia | N/A | Indigenously designed armoured all-terrain tracked articulated vehicle. | |
Hipâr | Mehrava | 175 | Modified to utilise indigenously designed and produced sensors, electronics and modular armour systems. Heavy APC based on MK.88 Centurion tank. | |
Artillery | ||||
Artillarsystem 503 | Bakyern | 70 | ||
M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System | Kentalis | 55 | GPS-guided artillery rocket. | |
Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles | ||||
Gassasinian Defence Systems MRAP-1 Caracal | Gassasinia | 262 | ||
Engineering Vehicles | ||||
Mk.88 CEV | Mehrava | Armoured Combat Engineering Vehicle based on the Mk.88 Centurion tank. | ||
IAC-120 CEV | Vescarium | Combat Engineering Vehicle based on IAC-120BT chassis. | ||
IAC-120 ARV | Vescarium | Armoured Recovery Vehicle based on the IAC-120BT. | ||
IAC-120 AVLB | Vescarium | Armoured Vehicle Launched Bridge Layer based on the IAC-120BT. | ||
Utility Vehicles | ||||
LSV-2 Cheetah | Gassasinia | Domestically produced fast attack vehicle, equipped with machine guns, anti-tank missiles or grenade launchers. | ||
vuwx M98 | Qazhshava | |||
RV(W) Comet / RV(W) Meteor | Vultesia | |||
HMTV | Bakyern | |||
Infratsatten 67 | Bakyern |
Aircraft
Name | Country | Image | Quantity | Notes |
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Combat Aircraft | ||||
S29-GA | Bakyern | 80 SB 29 GA 20 SB 29 GA-B |
Multi-role fighter, local modifications to utilise locally-produced armaments, electronic warfare suites and sensors produced by Defence Aerospace Systems. B-Variant features two seats for electronic warfare, ground-attack and trainer roles. | |
S31-GA | Bakyern Gassasinia |
20 SK115-A (25 on order) | Multi-role stealth fighter, specialised variant designed for Gassasinia to utilise locally-produced armaments, electronic warfare suites and sensors produced by Defence Aerospace Systems. | |
AEW&C | ||||
HM-2075 707 AEW&C | Kentalis | 3 | Modified Morek C-135 fitted with Gassasinian electronics, sensors and radar. | |
TP 86A | Kentalis | 4 | Equipped with Erieye radar system. | |
Reconnaissance | ||||
Morek ES-83 | Kentalis | 6 | Surveillance, SIGINT and ELINT | |
Morek TES-22 | Kentalis | 3 | Equipped with surveillance and ELINT equipment. | |
Tanker | ||||
Morek KS-83 | Kentalis | 9 | Aerial Refuelling | |
M12 | Kentalis | 4 | M-12 modified for aerial refuelling. | |
Transport | ||||
M-12 Inquisitor | Kentalis | 25 | Transport, SAR and maritime patrol | |
M-12A | Kentalis | 15 | Tactical Airlift | |
Morek ME-23 | Kentalis | 6 | Strategic Airlift, mainly used for international humanitarian and peacekeeping operations. | |
M-33 | Kentalis | 15 | Strategic and tactical airlift. | |
S-83 | Kentalis | 20 | Dual Troop and cargo transport | |
Morek TES-22 | Kentalis | 22 | Utility, transport and maritime patrol | |
Trainer | ||||
TJ-02 Aerolearn | Vultesia | 32 | Advanced jet trainer Primary jet of the White Hawks. | |
T-5 Marcher | Vultesia | 40 | Basic propeller switch-role trainer and COIN aircraft. | |
UAV | ||||
RV-18 Heretic | Kentalis | 24 | Reconnaissance and air-strike | |
Misriah Armoury UAV-5 Shrike | Gassasinia | N/A | Loitering Munition | |
Misriah Armoury UAV-8 Eagle | Gassasinia | N/A | Loitering Munition | |
Defence Aerospace Systems UAV-7B Pelican and UAV-7A Pelican | Gassasinia | N/A | Surveillance, SIGINT, electronic warfare and air-strike | |
Defence Aerospace Systems UAV-7C Pelican | Gassasinia | N/A | Twin-engined UAV. Surveillance, SIGINT, electronic warfare and air-strike | |
Defence Aerospace Systems UAV-9B Hummingbird | Gassasinia | N/A | Miniature UAV, surveillance and reconnaissance | |
Misriah Armoury UAV-6B Cormorant | Gassasinia | N/A | Reconnaissance, surveillance, airstrike. |
Helicopters
Name | Country | Image | Quantity | Notes |
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Transport Helicopter | ||||
Morek-Dessing TH-43 | Kentalis | 150 45 Navalised variant |
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Morek-Dessing HTH-22 | Kentalis | 25 | Heavy lift and transport | |
MT-83 | Kentalis | 12 | Navy heavy lift and mine countermeasures. | |
MMT-7H | Kentalis | 48 | Navalised transport helicopter used by Royal Gassasinian Navy Fleet Aviation in support of Royal Marines. | |
Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King | Kentalis | 25 | Medium-lift, transport, ASW, AEW and SAR | |
Scout Helicopter | ||||
Morek TH-44 | Kentalis | 40 | ||
Attack Helicopter | ||||
BH-777 Exterminator | Kentalis | 30 | ||
MMT-5A | Kentalis | 12 | Navalised attack helicopter used by Royal Gassasinian Navy Fleet Aviation in support of Royal Marines. |
Name | Country | Image | In Commission | Notes |
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Amphibious Assault Ship | ||||
Jabiyah-Class Amphibious Landing Ship | Gassasinia Vultesia |
1 GDS Jabiyah |
The Jabiyah-class is an amphibious landing ship which is capable of carrying a complement of up to eight helicopters or STOVL aircraft, with ten aircraft in hangars. Based on the Vultesian Homeland-class amphibious assault ship. | |
Fair-Class Receiving Ship | Vultesia | 1 GDS Shachar |
Primary casualty receiving and aerial support ship converted from cargo ship, featuring 70 beds, advanced medical facilities and a flight deck. Named after Jewish doctor who formed Gassasinia's first paramedic services. | |
Destroyer | ||||
M Class Destroyer | Vultesia | 2 GDS Chamoun GDS Nasfan |
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Frigate | ||||
Heroic Class Frigate | Vultesia | 3 GDS Jabalah GDS Mansour |
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Formidable-Class | Gassasinia | 8 | Stealth frigate | |
Corvette | ||||
Shield-Class | Gassasinia | 10 | High-speed stealth missile attack craft. | |
Victory-class corvette | Gassasinia | 8 | Multi-purpose missile corvette | |
Landing Craft | ||||
Endurance-Class Landing Platform Dock | Gassasinia | 5 | ||
Iron-Class Landing Ship | Vultesia | 1 | ||
Landing Craft Utility | Kentalis | 25 | ||
Landing Craft Air Cushion | Kentalis | 3 | ||
Sea Lion Class | Gassasinia | 5 | Semi-submersible stealth special forces infiltration boat | |
Patrol Ships | ||||
Independence-Class Littoral Mission Vessel | Gassasinia | 15 | ||
Submarine | ||||
River Ghassan-Class | Gassasinia | 6 | Diesel-powered stealth submarine | |
Minesweeper | ||||
Jebel Maktoum Class | Gassasinia | 4 | ||
Replenishment | ||||
Supporter Class | Vultesia | 1 | ||
Survey | ||||
Type 55 Survey Ship | Gassasinia | 2 | ||
Protector-class Icebreaker | Gassasinia | 2 |