![]() ![]() Special thanks to Calibre Obscura for assistance on this article. In the future, more and more rebels around the world might be found armed with weapons all made in China.Ĭharlie Gao studied Political and Computer Science at Grinnell College and is a frequent commentator on defense and national security issues. China’s neutral stance and large arms manufacturing capability have allowed it to produce arms for other parties to provide under deniable cover to their local proxies. Other Chinese arms have seen use in the conflict in smaller numbers, primarily heavy weapons like the QLZ-87 automatic grenade launcher and M99 anti-material rifles. The topic for today’s newsletter is one that always gains tonnes of attention whenever it appears on Twitter- the StG 44 rifles appearing in Syria, in particular their low cost when for sale. The design only began production in 1989 and was not known to be in widespread use in any local military or police force prior to the conflict. Calibre Obscura 16 Good Morning (or Afternoon) Everyone, Thanks for giving the Calibre Obscura Newsletter a go. It’s not sure where the NP-20s are coming from, but they are likely new production smuggled in via proxies. Debido a la preocupación de China en este aspecto militar, los presidentes Joe Biden, Rishi Sunak y Anthony Albanese estarán en la ciudad estadounidense donde se encuentra una de las mayores bases. The Norinco NP-20 pistol has also been widely seen on gun markets in the region Malhama Tactical, a notorious jihadi “PMC” has been filmed training with the pistol, which is said to be the most common 9 millimeter pistol in some areas of Iraq and Syria despite the proliferation of Glocks and Iraqi Tariqs.ĭue to their resemblance to western pistols, NP-20s have often been stamped with western markings in an attempt to increase their value. Iran is known to have purchased CQ rifles and produce it under license, but rifles similar to those seen in the Middle East have been seen and manufactured under license in Sudan. The weapons, scale and culture are so different. It is a bit of a departure from the Middle East and such a different insurgency. Where they are coming from is not certain. Calibre Obscura:In the short term, I’m looking to write a piece on the arms of ISIS-affiliated groups in the Philippines such as Abu Sayyaf. These weapons have shown up on gun markets in the Middle East at significantly lower prices than original M16s and M4s, making them a good choice for a rebel who wants to look more “tactical” than his peers. Interestingly, the W85 has also been seen on a small unmanned ground vehicle produced by an Iraqi militia.Īnother surprisingly common weapon is the Norinco CQ, a Chinese copy of the American M16. It’s speculated that money used to procure these weapons came from Gulf states who support rebel forces. Characterized by the full ring surrounding the front sight, the Type 56 was exported in great numbers to the Middle East during the 1970s and 1980s, arming both Iran and Iraq during the Iran-Iraq. ![]() Many examples seen in pictures feature a wide angle anti-aircraft optical sight, possibly indicative of new-production W85s. They are used primarily in the anti-aircraft role against Syrian regime aircraft. ![]()
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