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''Main Article: {{nation|Kabalina|Kabalina}}'' <br /> | ''Main Article: {{nation|Kabalina|Kabalina}}'' <br /> | ||
− | Since the inception of its modern form in 1970, the Kabalinian Defense Forces (KDF) have used a variety of small arms, heavy weaponry, land vehicles, sea vessels, aircraft, and personal equipment. The primary purpose of the Kabalinian Defense Forces is to ensure the protection of the island of Kabalina against foreign invasion, with the military's role outside of direct defense being subject to intensive legal and constitutional restrictions. Unlike all of its surrounding countries, Kabalina is not a member of NATO or any other military alliance. However, the country's United Special Operations Command (USOC), a semi-autonomous component of the KDF, has contributed special operations forces from the army’s Special Operations Group, the navy’s Aquatic Warfare Division, and the air force’s Special Control Teams to act as members of United Nations authorized peacekeeping and humanitarian missions abroad. With the exception of USOC forces, the Kabalinian military is set up exclusively as a defensive force, with little to no global projection capability, and armaments are selected with the safeguarding of the homeland in mind. The peacetime military is relatively small, but extremely well equipped and trained. Constitutional measures require that the military engage in an "Acquisition of Available Items" process at least every 10 years, meaning that the military must make a legitimate viewing of what new items have appeared on the market, what new designs have been proposed, and what modifications to existing items may be implemented. This process ensures that the KDF is always equipped with state-of-the-art, maximum efficiency armaments in all of its branches, guaranteeing a high state of readiness at all times. Because of its emphasis on ultra-modern technologies, the KDF is constantly upgrading existing armaments and introducing new ones. This article will serve as a list of major armaments used by the Kabalinian Defense Forces since 1970. | + | Since the inception of its modern form in 1970, the Kabalinian Defense Forces (KDF) have used a variety of small arms, heavy weaponry, land vehicles, sea vessels, aircraft, and personal equipment. The primary purpose of the Kabalinian Defense Forces is to ensure the protection of the island of Kabalina against foreign invasion, with the military's role outside of direct defense being subject to intensive legal and constitutional restrictions. Unlike all of its surrounding countries, Kabalina is not a member of NATO or any other military alliance. However, the country's United Special Operations Command (USOC), a semi-autonomous component of the KDF, has contributed special operations forces from the army’s Special Operations Group, the navy’s Aquatic Warfare Division, and the air force’s Special Control Teams to act as members of United Nations-authorized peacekeeping and humanitarian missions abroad. With the exception of USOC forces, the Kabalinian military is set up exclusively as a defensive force, with little to no global projection capability, and armaments are selected with the safeguarding of the homeland in mind. The peacetime military is relatively small, but extremely well equipped and trained. Constitutional measures require that the military engage in an "Acquisition of Available Items" process at least every 10 years, meaning that the military must make a legitimate viewing of what new items have appeared on the market, what new designs have been proposed, and what modifications to existing items may be implemented. This process ensures that the KDF is always equipped with state-of-the-art, maximum efficiency armaments in all of its branches, guaranteeing a high state of readiness at all times. Because of its emphasis on ultra-modern technologies, the KDF is constantly upgrading existing armaments and introducing new ones. This article will serve as a list of major armaments used by the Kabalinian Defense Forces since 1970. |
==Weapons== | ==Weapons== | ||
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| All | | All | ||
| [[File:Ppqm2-left.jpg|170px]] | | [[File:Ppqm2-left.jpg|170px]] | ||
− | | Newest sidearm of the KDF, with official adoption beginning in 2016. Expected to serve alongside with the P-01 as a primary sidearm of the KDF by | + | | Newest sidearm of the KDF, with official adoption beginning in 2016. Expected to serve alongside with the P-01 as a primary sidearm of the KDF by 2018. |
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| All | | All | ||
| [[File:G1a4.jpg|170px]] | | [[File:G1a4.jpg|170px]] | ||
− | | | + | | Current standard service rifle of the KDF, entered service in mid-2016. Planned to replace all existing rifles by 2020. Upgrades to improve reliability, durability, and weight. |
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| '''M249''' / ''MG-02'' | | '''M249''' / ''MG-02'' | ||
| Belgium/Kabalina | | Belgium/Kabalina | ||
− | | | + | | Light Machine Gun; 17.7" Barrel; 200-round belt-fed box magazine |
| 6.6x45mm Kabalinian | | 6.6x45mm Kabalinian | ||
| 1999 | | 1999 | ||
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| [[File:Tumblr m60e6 1280.jpg|170px]] | | [[File:Tumblr m60e6 1280.jpg|170px]] | ||
| Selected in 2015 to augment the MG-02 in service as a GPMG, distributed at the platoon level. Expected to be fully distributed by 2020. | | Selected in 2015 to augment the MG-02 in service as a GPMG, distributed at the platoon level. Expected to be fully distributed by 2020. | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | | '''G1A5''' / ''MG-03'' | ||
+ | | Kabalina | ||
+ | | Assault Rifle/Light Machine Gun; 20" Barrel; 30 or 60-round magazine | ||
+ | | 6.6x45 Kabalinian | ||
+ | | 2017 | ||
+ | | All | ||
+ | | [[File:Mrar15t.jpg|170px]] | ||
+ | | Heavy barrel version of the current standard service rifle, equipped with a bipod; expected to fully replace the M249 "MG-02" by 2020. Part of the KDF's 2017 "One Warrior, One Weapon" program seeking to implement interchangeable weapons systems that can fulfill multiple roles on the battlefield; inspired by the U.S. Marine Corp adoption of the M27 IAR and its favorable feedback. | ||
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|- valign="top" | |- valign="top" | ||
| '''Gewehr 98''' / ''G-1907'' | | '''Gewehr 98''' / ''G-1907'' | ||
− | | | + | | German Empire |
| Bolt-action rifle; 29" Barrel; 5-round internal magazine | | Bolt-action rifle; 29" Barrel; 5-round internal magazine | ||
| 7.92x57mm Mauser | | 7.92x57mm Mauser | ||
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| All | | All | ||
| [[File:G98asr.jpg|170px]] | | [[File:G98asr.jpg|170px]] | ||
− | | Long-range rifle, domestic variant adopted in 1907 alongside the G98, the standard service rifle of Kabalina at that time. Variants remained in general service until | + | | Long-range rifle, domestic variant adopted in 1907 alongside the G98, the standard service rifle of Kabalina at that time. Variants remained in general service until the mid-1980s. |
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | | '''Steyr SSG 69''' / ''G-1970'' | ||
+ | | Austria | ||
+ | | Bolt-action rifle; 25.6" Barrel; 5-round rotary magazine | ||
+ | | 7.62x51mm NATO | ||
+ | | 1970 | ||
+ | | All | ||
+ | | [[File:Steyr1.jpg|170px]] | ||
+ | | Brought into service in 1970 to augment the Gewehr 98 sniping rifles. Continued to be used until 1998/9, when it was replaced completely by the Accuracy International AWM. | ||
|- valign="top" | |- valign="top" | ||
| '''Barrett M82A1''' / ''SG-01'' | | '''Barrett M82A1''' / ''SG-01'' | ||
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| Anti-Material rifle adopted to fulfill long-range anti-personnel and anti-vehicle duties in 1985. Still in service as an anti-material rifle, but will be entirely replaced by the XM500 by 2020. | | Anti-Material rifle adopted to fulfill long-range anti-personnel and anti-vehicle duties in 1985. Still in service as an anti-material rifle, but will be entirely replaced by the XM500 by 2020. | ||
|- valign="top" | |- valign="top" | ||
− | | '''Accuracy International AWM''' / ''SG- | + | | '''Accuracy International AWM''' / ''SG-04'' |
| United Kingdom | | United Kingdom | ||
| Bolt-action rifle; 27" Barrel; 5-round magazine | | Bolt-action rifle; 27" Barrel; 5-round magazine | ||
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| Adopted in 1998 for long-range anti-personnel purposes. Serves alongside the Sako TRG in this role. | | Adopted in 1998 for long-range anti-personnel purposes. Serves alongside the Sako TRG in this role. | ||
|- valign="top" | |- valign="top" | ||
− | | '''Sako TRG''' / ''SG- | + | | '''Sako TRG''' / ''SG-05'' |
| Finland | | Finland | ||
| Bolt-action rifle; 27" Barrel; 5-round magazine | | Bolt-action rifle; 27" Barrel; 5-round magazine | ||
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| Selected in 2007 to augment the AI AWM rifle in long-range anti-personnel roles. | | Selected in 2007 to augment the AI AWM rifle in long-range anti-personnel roles. | ||
|- valign="top" | |- valign="top" | ||
− | | '''Barrett XM500''' / ''SG- | + | | '''Barrett XM500''' / ''SG-06'' |
| USA | | USA | ||
| Semi-automatic rifle; 46" OAL; 10-round magazine | | Semi-automatic rifle; 46" OAL; 10-round magazine | ||
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! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:0%;"|Photo | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:0%;"|Photo | ||
! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:50%;"|Notes | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:50%;"|Notes | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | | '''Heckler & Koch G3''' / ''G-1961'' | ||
+ | | West Germany | ||
+ | | Semi-automatic rifle; 17.7" Barrel; 20-round magazine | ||
+ | | 7.62x51mm NATO | ||
+ | | 1961 | ||
+ | | Army | ||
+ | | [[File:G3SG1.jpg|170px]] | ||
+ | | Chosen in 1961 to enter service as a Designated Marksman Rifle for the army. Remained in service until 1995, when it was entirely replaced by the SR-25. | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | | '''KAC SR-25''' / ''SG-02'' | ||
+ | | USA | ||
+ | | Semi-automatic rifle; 24" Barrel; 20-round magazine | ||
+ | | 7.62x51mm NATO | ||
+ | | 1991 | ||
+ | | All | ||
+ | | [[File:SR-25awa.jpg|170px]] | ||
+ | | Selected as the new DMR for the army in 1991, and as a general semi-automatic long-range rifle for all other branches. Remains in service today with all branches except the army, where it is being phased out. | ||
|- valign="top" | |- valign="top" | ||
| '''Steyr Scout''' / ''SG-03'' | | '''Steyr Scout''' / ''SG-03'' | ||
| Austria | | Austria | ||
− | | Bolt-action rifle; 19" Barrel; 10-round | + | | Bolt-action rifle; 19" Barrel; 10-round magazine |
| 7.62x51mm NATO | | 7.62x51mm NATO | ||
| 1998 | | 1998 | ||
| All | | All | ||
| [[File:Steyrsnipingrifle.jpg|170px]] | | [[File:Steyrsnipingrifle.jpg|170px]] | ||
− | | Adopted in 1998 | + | | Adopted in 1998 with the AI AWM to operate in limited service as an army Designated Marksman Rifle (along with the SR-25), and as a survival/light rifle for all other branches |
|- valign="top" | |- valign="top" | ||
− | | '''Heckler & Koch | + | | '''Heckler & Koch HK417''' / ''SG-06'' |
| Germany | | Germany | ||
| Semi-automatic rifle; 20" Barrel; 20-round magazine | | Semi-automatic rifle; 20" Barrel; 20-round magazine | ||
| 7.62x51mm NATO | | 7.62x51mm NATO | ||
− | | | + | | 2007 |
| Army | | Army | ||
| [[File:Hk417938.jpg|170px]] | | [[File:Hk417938.jpg|170px]] | ||
− | | Army replacement for the | + | | Army replacement for the SR-25 rifle, entered service at the platoon level as a rifle for army Designated Marksmen in 2016. |
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | | '''G1A5''' / ''SG-07'' | ||
+ | | Kabalina | ||
+ | | Assault Rifle; 20" Barrel; 30-round magazine | ||
+ | | 6.6x45 Kabalinian | ||
+ | | 2017 | ||
+ | | All | ||
+ | | [[File:Rf65y.jpg|170px]] | ||
+ | | Heavy barrel version of the current standard service rifle; expected to supplant the SG-06 and fully replace the SR-25 at the platoon level. Part of the KDF's 2017 "One Warrior, One Weapon" program seeking to implement interchangeable weapons systems that can fulfill multiple roles on the battlefield; inspired by the U.S. Marine Corp adoption of the M27 IAR and its favorable feedback. | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Shotguns=== | ||
+ | {|class="wikitable" style="margin:auto; width:100%;" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: left; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:14%;"|Name | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:10%;"|Origin | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:16%;"|Type | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:10%;"|Catridge | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:0%;"|Adopted | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:0%;"|Branch | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:0%;"|Photo | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:50%;"|Notes | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | | '''Remington 870''' / ''S-01'' | ||
+ | | USA | ||
+ | | Pump-action shotgun; 18" Barrel; 7-round tubular magazine | ||
+ | | 12-Gauge | ||
+ | | 1954 | ||
+ | | All | ||
+ | | [[File:870 1.jpg|170px]] | ||
+ | | Primary shotgun of the KDF continuously since 1954. Replaced in general combat use, but still remains used in all branches for breaching and other specialist roles. | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | | '''Benelli M4 Super 90''' / ''S-02'' | ||
+ | | Italy | ||
+ | | Semi-automatic shotgun; 18.5" Barrel; 7-round tubular magazine | ||
+ | | 12-Gauge | ||
+ | | 2001 | ||
+ | | All | ||
+ | | [[File:M4-tactical-shotgun-pistol-12-gauge.png|170px]] | ||
+ | | Chosen in 2001 to replace the Remington 870 in general service. Currently the primary shotgun used by the Kabalinian Defense Forces. | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Grenade Launchers=== | ||
+ | {|class="wikitable" style="margin:auto; width:100%;" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: left; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:14%;"|Name | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:10%;"|Origin | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:16%;"|Type | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:10%;"|Catridge | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:0%;"|Adopted | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:0%;"|Branch | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:0%;"|Photo | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:50%;"|Notes | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | | '''M79''' / ''GW-02'' | ||
+ | | USA | ||
+ | | Single-shot grenade launcher; 14" Barrel; single-shot | ||
+ | | 40x46mm Grenade | ||
+ | | 1962 | ||
+ | | All | ||
+ | | [[File:M79 gl.jpg|170px]] | ||
+ | | The first single-purpose grenade launcher adopted in 1962 by the KDF to be used alongside FAL rifle-launched grenades. Remained in limited service with all branches until 1980. | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | | '''M203''' / ''GW-03'' | ||
+ | | USA | ||
+ | | Single-shot grenade launcher; 12" Barrel; single-shot | ||
+ | | 40x46mm Grenade | ||
+ | | 1972 | ||
+ | | All | ||
+ | | [[File:M203grenade 1098.jpg|170px]] | ||
+ | | Integrated into service with the M16A1 service rifle in 1972. Continued to be used until 2010, when it was replaced with the M320 launcher. | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | | '''Mk 19''' / ''GW-04'' | ||
+ | | USA | ||
+ | | Automatic grenade launcher; 16.25" Barrel; 20-round magazine | ||
+ | | 40x53mm Grenade | ||
+ | | 1980 | ||
+ | | All | ||
+ | | [[File:Mk19mod3-1.jpg|170px]] | ||
+ | | Fixed or vehicle-mounted automatic grenade launcher adopted in 1980. Continues to be used by all branches today. | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | | '''Milkor MGL''' / ''GW-05'' | ||
+ | | South Africa | ||
+ | | Semi-automatic, revolving grenade launcher; 11.8" Barrel; 6-round drum | ||
+ | | 40x46mm Grenade | ||
+ | | 1984 | ||
+ | | All | ||
+ | | [[File:7195.jpg|170px]] | ||
+ | | Originally adopted in 1984 for use with non-lethal munitions by MPs, the MGL was quickly brought into limited service as an area suppression/ambush reaction weapon. The MGL fell out of regular use by 1993, but remains in very limited service with Military Police and specialized units. | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | | '''M320''' / ''GW-06'' | ||
+ | | Germany | ||
+ | | Single-shot grenade launcher, weapon-mounted or standalone; 11" Barrel; single-shot | ||
+ | | 40x46mm Grenade | ||
+ | | 2010 | ||
+ | | All | ||
+ | | [[File:Hk40.jpg|170px]] | ||
+ | | Current primary issue grenade launcher as of 2010, used primarily as an attachment to the G1A3 rifle, but also can be used as a standalone launcher. | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Rocket and Missile Launchers=== | ||
+ | {|class="wikitable" style="margin:auto; width:100%;" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: left; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:14%;"|Name | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:10%;"|Origin | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:16%;"|Type | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:10%;"|Catridge | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:0%;"|Adopted | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:0%;"|Branch | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:0%;"|Photo | ||
+ | ! style="text-align: center; background: #556B2F; color:#ffffff; width:50%;"|Notes | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | | '''M1 Bazooka''' / ''AT-01'' | ||
+ | | USA | ||
+ | | Recoilless rocket launcher; single-shot | ||
+ | | 1.49kg Warhead | ||
+ | | 1944 | ||
+ | | All | ||
+ | | [[File:M1bazooka.jpg|170px]] | ||
+ | | First dedicated anti-tank rocket launcher of the KDF, adopted in 1944 as part of a weapons trading agreement with the Allies during the Second World War. Remained in very limited service until 1970. | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | | '''Carl Gustav M2CG''' / ''AT-02'' | ||
+ | | Sweden | ||
+ | | Recoilless Rifle; single-shot | ||
+ | | 84x246mm R | ||
+ | | 1949 | ||
+ | | All | ||
+ | | [[File:Cgrr.jpg|170px]] | ||
+ | | Brought into service in 1949 to augment the M1 Bazooka in anti-tank roles. The Carl Gustav exited general service in 1975, but variants still remain in reserve use today. | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | | '''M72 LAW''' / ''AT-03'' | ||
+ | | USA | ||
+ | | Anti-tank rocket launcher; single-use disposable | ||
+ | | 66mm | ||
+ | | 1965 | ||
+ | | All | ||
+ | | [[File:M72law-1.jpg|170px]] | ||
+ | | Most prevalent anti-tank rocket launcher, adopted in 1965. The M72 served as the primary anti-tank weapon of KDF army infantry until 1988, when it was relegated to reserve service with the introduction of the AT4. A sizable stockpile of M72 launchers is still being maintained by the KDF today. | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | | '''FIM-92 Stinger''' / ''AT-04'' | ||
+ | | USA | ||
+ | | Man-Portable Surface-to-Air Missile Launcher | ||
+ | | 3kg Warhead | ||
+ | | 1984 | ||
+ | | All | ||
+ | | [[File:FIM-92 Stinger.png|170px]] | ||
+ | | Acquired in 1984 as part of a trade agreement with the USA, the Stinger continues to see widespread service to this day as a single man portable anti-aircraft weapon. | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | | '''AT4''' / ''AT-05'' | ||
+ | | Sweden | ||
+ | | Anti-tank rocket launcher; single-shot | ||
+ | | 84mm | ||
+ | | 1988 | ||
+ | | All | ||
+ | | [[File:Saab Bofors AT4.jpg|170px]] | ||
+ | | Adopted in 1988 to replace the M72 in general service, the AT4 continues to be the primary anti-tank rocket launcher of the KDF. | ||
+ | |- valign="top" | ||
+ | | '''FGM-148 Javelin''' / ''AT-06'' | ||
+ | | USA | ||
+ | | Anti-Tank missile launcher; single-shot | ||
+ | | 8.4kg Warhead | ||
+ | | 2001 | ||
+ | | All | ||
+ | | [[File:FGM-148 Javelin.png|170px]] | ||
+ | | Sophisticated anti-tank homing missile launcher adopted in 2001 for limited service alongside the AT4. | ||
|} | |} |
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Main Article: Kabalina
Since the inception of its modern form in 1970, the Kabalinian Defense Forces (KDF) have used a variety of small arms, heavy weaponry, land vehicles, sea vessels, aircraft, and personal equipment. The primary purpose of the Kabalinian Defense Forces is to ensure the protection of the island of Kabalina against foreign invasion, with the military's role outside of direct defense being subject to intensive legal and constitutional restrictions. Unlike all of its surrounding countries, Kabalina is not a member of NATO or any other military alliance. However, the country's United Special Operations Command (USOC), a semi-autonomous component of the KDF, has contributed special operations forces from the army’s Special Operations Group, the navy’s Aquatic Warfare Division, and the air force’s Special Control Teams to act as members of United Nations-authorized peacekeeping and humanitarian missions abroad. With the exception of USOC forces, the Kabalinian military is set up exclusively as a defensive force, with little to no global projection capability, and armaments are selected with the safeguarding of the homeland in mind. The peacetime military is relatively small, but extremely well equipped and trained. Constitutional measures require that the military engage in an "Acquisition of Available Items" process at least every 10 years, meaning that the military must make a legitimate viewing of what new items have appeared on the market, what new designs have been proposed, and what modifications to existing items may be implemented. This process ensures that the KDF is always equipped with state-of-the-art, maximum efficiency armaments in all of its branches, guaranteeing a high state of readiness at all times. Because of its emphasis on ultra-modern technologies, the KDF is constantly upgrading existing armaments and introducing new ones. This article will serve as a list of major armaments used by the Kabalinian Defense Forces since 1970.