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@CalibreObscura

Feb 16

#Iran: One doesn't usually cover state groups, but the #IRGC released video of winter training with snowmobiles, just like their friends in Hezbollah.

Interesting kit seen; includes S-5.56 ARs, Upgraded RPD, recent/uncommon Ashtar sniper rifle & snowmobile-mounted PKM-T80 MG.

Also worth a note here that they can be seen with both generations of Rayan Roshd RU03 red dot optics and assorted lights/lasers/etc, which are usually of Chinese/Iranian (rebranded) origin.

Quite curious stuff.

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As per @Fath_ol_Mobin, I will note some of the other kit; HYTERA PD-782i for comms, locally modified of Chinese imported LBT-6049A plate carriers, etc.

Generally to be expected. Note no G3, as the more "Elite" forces use 5.56 platforms much more widely than others in #Iran.

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@CalibreObscura

Jan 18

#Nigeria: ISWA released a video, dealing with indoctrination and training of young fighters (many child soldiers); I will detail key elements (TTPs/Materiel/Themes) etc

This video is remarkable from the standpoint of a global terrorist organisation attempting to build a state.

Release covers various day-to-day activities of young fighters; with ages from ~12 to 18+. This includes prayers, lessons, etc; this is remarkably similar to ISWA releases from the days of the physical caliphate of IS-Central. Once again, IS is trying to form the next generation.

[Note: As standard, I will blur all faces of murdered NA and underage ISWA fighters]. The propaganda also attempts to reinforce the global ideological cohesion of IS via the glimpse of previous releases; here's the infamous female fighters section footage from the "Hajin Pocket".

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@CalibreObscura

Jan 16

#Idlib: Various images of new Tavhid Va Jihod fighters training/on ribat recently. An interesting variety of materiel seen; PG-7VT, PG-7VM, various AKM/PK(M) variants, HTS-made al Buraq APC///

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... more images include a Metis-M1 ATGM team, AM-50 Sayyad pattern anti-materiel rifle, ZPU-2/dual KPV 14.5mm HMG mount technical and locally modified Mosin-Nagant rifle

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We also see a 9M113 Konkurs pattern ATGM on a 9P135 GLS (Note that the possible "thermal sleeve" is carefully hidden), more locally made APC, AK-74, more RPG-7 etc. Note PGO-7 optic.

All previously seen but indicates a rebuilding after personnel losses in 2019-2020.

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@CalibreObscura

Dec 8, 2021

#Pakistan Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) released a video of leadership including emir Mufti Noor Wali Mehsud visiting TTP's "North Zone", much of which appears to be in #Afghanistan.

Much ex ANA/ANP equipment (mainly w/ bodyguards) can be used along w/ traditional small arms.

Some random notes here. His bodyguards appear to use a mix of customised AKM(S) variants, such as the jungle-taped Misr seen here, to the traditional AKS-74U, to captured (by Afghan Taliban, TTP's allies) M4 Carbine and M16A4 rifles.

This may be a subtle threat (or even unintentional) but it seems that the TTP has access to Afghan Taliban stocks of Longot AL335/AL350 thermal optics. Given that some TB accounts had threatened TWS transfers, this may of serious concern to Pakistani Army/Border forces.

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Dec 2, 2021

#Nigeria: ISWA images from their attack against Buni Yadi in #Yobe with an excellent view of their improvised technical using a 73mm 2A28 "Grom" cannon (Stripped from an NA BMP-1), plus attackers armed with RPG-7 (PG-7VM, OG-7V/OGi-7MA), PK/M, FN MAG, AKM(S)/T56 etc.

The terrorists captured 3x T56-2 AKs. Various technicals can be seen (One armed with NSV HMG)- the Police station was apparently burned although the attack was later fought back by the NA.

I believe ISWA lost at least a couple of vehicles to the NA(F) as seen here. Reposted with corrected pics.

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@CalibreObscura

Nov 30, 2021

#Idlib: Ansar al Tawhid released a new training video. Some interesting aspects include SPG-9(M) pattern RCL with a PGOK-9 optic adapted to fire from the shoulder, and a 1998-dated AGS-17 30x29mm automatic grenade launcher.

They also trained with RPG-7 (PG-7VM and PG-7VL seen), with have fairly uncommon PGO-7 pattern optics.

Small arms are standard- AKM/AK-103(-2)/PK & PKM/AK-74(M). AK-103 aren't particularly common but can be status weapons fairly often.

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