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The Common Defense Framework (CDF, Nylele: Rafitra Fiarovana Iombonana, RAFI) is a multinational arms procurement program of the member states of the Kayatman Security Association. The primary objective of the RAFI program is the development of domestic defense industry capabilities of KSA member states in order to reduce its reliance on arms export from other countries. The program was initiated in 1970 spearheaded by Lieutenant General <INSERT NAME>, the KSA's then Chief of the Center for Innovation & Research (CIR), a department of the KSA responsible for identifying potential improvement opportunities for the KSA both structurally and operationally. Teams of experts from the CIR identified that KSA member states reliance on foreign arms imports and the under investment of its domestic defense industry pose a long term risk to the KSA's ability to remain nominally independent and free from foreign influence. To counter this CIR proposed that each KSA member state should foster the growth of its domestic arms manufacturing capabilities, particulary small arms in the beginning. The Badger MTV represents the first significant milestone and breakthrough in KSA arms manufacturing capabilities, an inexpensive yet reliable vehicle, two values which most if not all KSA military assets would eventually be based upon. Below is a comprehensive list of all known equipment developed by the KSA under the RAFI program.
Small arms
Land Vehicles
Badger MTV
| Badger Multirole Tactical Vehicle | |
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| Type | Light utility & infantry mobility vehicle |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1977 - Present |
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| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | United Defense |
| Produced | 1976 - Present |
| Variants | See variants |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 7,600 kg (16,800 lb) |
| Length | 6.2 m (20 ft) |
| Width | 2.5 m (8.2 ft) |
| Height | 2.6 m (8.5 ft) |
| Crew | 1 driver + 3 passengers + 1 weapon operator |
| Armor | Depends on variant |
Main armament | 1 x Crewed Weapon Platform OR 1 x RCWS Platform |
| Engine | Turbodiesel 300 metric horsepower (224 kW) |
| Transmission | Automatic (Badger MTV 2 & 3) Manual (Badger MTV 1) |
| Suspension | Independent 4×4 |
| Ground clearance | 0.34 m (1.1 ft) |
Operational range | 450 km (280 mi) |
| Speed | 80 kilometres per hour (50 mph) (Maximum, flat) |
The Badger Multirole Tactical Vehicle (MTV) is a 4WD tactical vehiclle developed by Tran Heavy Industries and in service as the standard general purpose light utilty vehicle of KSA member states. As its name suggests, the Badger MTV is a highly versatile vehicle that can be used for both combat and non-combat roles with many variants developed throughout its operational history allowing it to adopt more specialized roles such as electronic warfare, medical, command and logistics variants. The Badger MTV has been in service since 1977 and has evolved considerably throughout its service history with the Badger MTV 3 being the most recent development, having entered service in 2018. As a baseline the Badger 3 MTV supports up to 5 persons on board (1 driver, 3 passengers and 1 weapon operator), powered by Turbodiesel engines that provides 300 metric horsepower (224 kW), an operational range of 700 km (430 mi) and can be armed with either a crewed or RCWS platform outfitted with a wide selection of weapons such as a 12.7mm heavy machine gun, anti-tank guided missile and automatic grenade launchers. Additionally each badger is capable of towing a trailer behind it that can carry additional cargo or specialized equipment to enchance its role. To help reduce cost and production time, the Badger 2s and 3s manufacturing processes are based on the fit for but not with (FBNW) armor model based around the Basic (B-suite) and Comprehensive (C-suite) suite modules. In the manufacturing phase the B-suite armor, which covers only a minimum amount of armor, would be installed in difficult-to-access areas of the vehicle and in any other required support structures of the vehicle. The larger remaining bulk of the armor, which is the C-suite, would be installed in the field on an as-required basis. The C-suite itself is comprised of many components which vehicle crew and personnel can choose to install in its entirety or not. Two soldiers can install a full set of C-suite armor in under five hours which can also be removed within the same period of time as well when C-suite armor is not required. The adoptioned of the B-suite and C-suite model means that additional armor is only used when required which helps reduce wear and tear and the whole lifecycle cost of the vehicles. Additionally it provides more flexibility and adaptability for the Badger MTVs. This design principle was taken from lessons learned from the production of the Badger MTV 1 model which was bogged down by high costs and less flexibility.
All vehicles are equipped with an automatic fire-extinguishing system, externally mounted and shielded fuel tanks and, as it was designed to operate in equatorial countries, an air conditioning system that can drop the tempreature from 49 °C (120 °F) to 32 °C (90 °F) within thirty minutes although this can also be switched to a cabin heater that can increase its temperature. The Badger 3 MTVs are also equipped with a built-in diagnostic tool that will notify vehicle operators for any potential or already occurred failures in the vehicle's hardwares and softwares. In its B-suite a crew of six soldiers with fully equipped combat equipoment requires only less than 30 seconds to complete an ingress and takes only 10 seconds to complete an egress. Mobility was one of the key design concerns as the vehicle needed to be capable of traveling in cross-country and offroad conditions. As such it was designed with tactical mobility in mind. For example it is capable of fording 150cm (60 inches) of both fresh and saltwater without a fording kit in forward and reverse while maintaing contact with the ground. It has an acceleration from 0 to 50 km/h within 8.5 seconds on dry, level, hard terrain, and must be able to drive off a vertical step and sustain no mechanical damage. It must be capable to climb a pre-determined angled gradient (baseline is 60 percent) on a hard-surfaced gradient and traverse a 40 percent sideslope with no degredation in driver control. The stringent and at times extreme mobility requirements is largely a result of the difficult operating conditions faced by the challenging geographic condition of KSA member states. The Badger MTV has deployed in both active conflict zones as well as training exercises. One of its most notable deployments was in the M'birunan Insurgency where Badger MTV units were extensively used by international peacekeeping forces to enforce a ceasefire agreement between government and rebel forces. It has been speculated that future versions of the Badger would include either a hybrid or electric versions of the vehicle.
Variants
- Badger 3 MTV-GP
- The standard general purpose version of the Badger. It can support up to six crew (one driver and five passengers) and is provided with either a crewed or remotely controlled 12.7mm heavy machine gun.
- Badger 3 MTV-ATT
- Specialized attack variant of the Badger which can be outfitted with either anti-tank guided missiles, rockets and short range anti-air missiles.
- Badger 3 MTV-LOG
- A logistics-dedicated version of the Badger designed for support roles. It can only carry two crew but has an increased cargo capacity.
- Badger 3 MTV-MED
- Field ambulance version of the Badger.
- Badger 3MTV-MRAP
- A mine-resistant ambush protected version of the Badger that are designed with higher survivability to withstand improvised explosive devices and ambushes.
- Badger 3 MTV-REC
- Reconnaissance and surveillance oriented version of the Badger, equipped with a wide range of remote sensing suite such as cameras and sensors to collect information. This information is that collated and distributed to allied forces in the field.
- Badger 3 MTV-SF
- A lighter version of the Badger used for Special Forces personnel. Doors have been removed for rapid ingress and egress and the cargo bay modified to accomodate up to two additional personnel, allowing it to carry up to seven personnel (including the driver).
Discontinued Variants
- Badger 2 MTV-GP
- The second iteration of the general purpose version of the Badger. It has an automatic transmission but, among other thimgs, lacks the built-in electronic monitoring system that monitors the software and hardware of the vehicle.
- Badger 1 MTV-GP
- The first iteration of the general purpose version of the Badger. It has a manual transmission and has lower tactical mobility compared to the second and third versions of the vehicle.
Operators
Panther Tank
| Panther Tank | |
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| Type | Medium Tank |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1988 - Present |
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| Produced | 1987 - Present |
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| Specifications | |
| Weight | 33,670 kg (74,230 lb) |
| Length | Gun forward 9.12 m (29.9 ft) Hull: 7.05 m (23.1 ft) |
| Width | 3.41 m (11.2 ft) |
| Height | 2.55 m (8.4 ft) |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) |
| Armor | Steel protection with combination of composite and reactive armors |
Main armament | 105mm smoothbore gun (42 rounds) |
Secondary armament | RCWS with 12.7mm HMG and AGL |
| Engine | Scorpion S150 Diesel Engine 850 metric horsepower (634 kW) |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Suspension | Torsion bar |
Operational range | 490 km (300 mi) |
| Speed | 70 kilometres per hour (43.5 mph) (Maximum, flat) |
The Panther Tank (officially designated as the B2 Panther) is a third generation medium tank developed as a joint venture by Daoan, Kainuinoan and Kajeran defense contractors and serves as the standard medium tank of all three countries. The Panther has been in service since 1988, then known as the B1 Panther, and has since been upgraded into the B2 version which entered service in 2009. The Panther tank was originally proposed and envisioned as main battle tank (MBT) by Kainuinoan military planners. The investment of funds and resources in the development of an MBT however became a point of in the Daoan and Kajeran armed forces as the two nations were largely achipelagic countries with soft terrain where a heavy MBT would have trouble traversing. However both countries recognized the need for an armored vehicle with a larger firepower than an infantry fighting vehicle but not as heavy as a main battle tank. After careful consideration and research the Panther evolved from a main battle tank into a medium tank with the final design approved by the RAFI in 1986. Its most modern evolution, the B2 Panther, is crewed by a 3-man crew (one commander, gunner & driver) and powered by a Scorpion S150 Diesel Engine providing 850 metric horsepower (634 kW) of power. Its primary armament is an autoloading 105mm smoothbore gun with a maximum capacity of 42 shells. The B2 Panther can be equipped with a wide array of ammunition types which includes kinetic-based shells of the armour-piercing fin-stabilized discarding sabot (APFSDS) variety, high-explosive anti-tank / high-explosive (HE) rounds and gun-launched anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM). APFSDS, HEAT shells and ATGMs are generally used against heavily armored targets such as other tanks whereas HE shells are used against enemy infantry, light or unarmored vehicles, buildings and fortifications. The Panther's APFSDS shells are capable of penetrating armored steel at 2,000 meters (1.2 miles). For better performance against the armor of main battle tanks, Panther operators would generally use the 105 mm gun-launched ATGM in tandem with HEAT warheads that offers a higher degree of penetration. The Panther's ATGM is also reportedly capable of engaging unsuspecting low-flying helicopters. Its secondary armament is comprised of a remotely controlled weapon station that is equipped with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun and a 40mm automatic grenade launcher. To lower costs the RCWs platform can be replaced with a crew-operated weapon station.
B2 Panthers are equipped with a suite of modern sensory and fire control systems which includes an advanced ballistic computer, laser rangefinder, meteorological sensors, gunner thermal imaging sight, milimeter-wave radar and a commander's panoramic sight. The fire control system is capable of supporting automatic target trackimg, commander takeover and hunter-kiler capabilities. A laser warning sensor system can detect incoming rangefinding and anti-tank missiles and if the Panther's defense systems detects it is being illuminated by a hostile laser beam the system automatically deploys smoke grenades via dischargers located in the rear of the tank's turret. All models are equipped with air conditioning system, command and control euqipment, an integrated battlefield management system, automated fire suppression system and oxygen production equipment for crew. Standard versions of the Panther are all equipped with a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) protection suite. Like the Badger MTV 3 it a built-in diagnostic system is installed that will notify vehicle operators for any potential or already occurred failures in the vehicle's hardwares and softwares allowing the Panther's crew to repair potential issues before it becomes a problem. For navigation the B2 Panther is provided with both an inertial navigation and satellite navigation systems. To increase crew survivability the ammunition of a Panther tank is retrieved from an autoloader in the vehicle's tail with blowout panels. Ammunition is stored in the turret bustle for increaseds afety. The Panther can be outfitted with one of two sets of armor packages, each providing different tactical mobility. The basic armor package of a Panther includes steel armor protection with layers of advanced composite armor that covers key components of the tank, namely the turret, hull and two sides. Additional lightweight explosive reactive armor (ERA) plates protects the front hull. The enchanced armor protection version includes thicker ERA blocks installed which covers the whole turret and hull. ERA mounted armor-skirt and slat armor is also added on the sides and rear of the tank's hull. While the enchanced armor package reduces the vehicle's mobility it does offer a higher degree of survivability for the tank crew and is generally used for open area battles.
Variants
- B2 Panther
- Standard modernized version of the Panther, equipped with the basic armor package.
- B2 Panther AA
- SPAAG version of the Panther where the 105mm turret is replaced with a Defender 35mm anti-aircraft gun.
- B2 Panther ABV
- Armored breaching vehicle (ABV) variant dedicated to mine and explosive clearing roles. It is equipped with a mine plow and line charges.
- B2 Panther ARV
- Armoured recovery vehicle version of the Panther that is installed with a bulldozer and crane with an integral winch. It is equpped with a 12.7mm machine gun platform that can be either crewed or installed as part of a RCWS platform for self-defense.
- B2 Panther AVLB
- Armoured vehicle-launched bridge variant that is developed from the B2 Panther's chasis.
- B2 Panther TRA
- Non-combat version of the B2 Panther used for training purposes. The 105mm turret is replaced with an observation cab with windows ass well as a dummy RCWS platform. The instructur has their own personal control panel and pedals that can override critical systems in the event of an emergency. This verison of the panther supports 5 crew (1 instructur, 1 learning student and 3 observers).
Operators