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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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| [[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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| [[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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| [[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. | ||
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+ | | '''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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| '''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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|- valign="top" | |- valign="top" | ||
| '''Heckler & Koch G3''' / ''G-1961'' | | '''Heckler & Koch G3''' / ''G-1961'' | ||
− | | Germany | + | | West Germany |
| Semi-automatic rifle; 17.7" Barrel; 20-round magazine | | Semi-automatic rifle; 17.7" Barrel; 20-round magazine | ||
| 7.62x51mm NATO | | 7.62x51mm NATO | ||
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| [[File:Steyrsnipingrifle.jpg|170px]] | | [[File:Steyrsnipingrifle.jpg|170px]] | ||
− | | Adopted in 1998 with the AI AWM to | + | | 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 |
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| '''Heckler & Koch HK417''' / ''SG-06'' | | '''Heckler & Koch HK417''' / ''SG-06'' | ||
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| Army | | Army | ||
| [[File:Hk417938.jpg|170px]] | | [[File:Hk417938.jpg|170px]] | ||
− | | Army replacement for the SR-25 rifle, | + | | Army replacement for the SR-25 rifle, entered service at the platoon level as a rifle for army Designated Marksmen in 2016. |
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+ | | '''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. | ||
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| [[File:870 1.jpg|170px]] | | [[File:870 1.jpg|170px]] | ||
− | | Primary shotgun of the KDF continuously since 1954. Replaced | + | | 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. |
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| '''Benelli M4 Super 90''' / ''S-02'' | | '''Benelli M4 Super 90''' / ''S-02'' | ||
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| 12-Gauge | | 12-Gauge | ||
| 2001 | | 2001 | ||
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| [[File:M4-tactical-shotgun-pistol-12-gauge.png|170px]] | | [[File:M4-tactical-shotgun-pistol-12-gauge.png|170px]] | ||
− | | Chosen | + | | Chosen in 2001 to replace the Remington 870 in general service. Currently the primary shotgun used by the Kabalinian Defense Forces. |
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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.