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Oryx Blog: Iran deploying her newest drones to Syria: The Shahed 129
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Thursday, 10 April 2014. Iran deploying her newest drones to Syria: The Shahed 129. After the spotting of Iranian Yasir UAVs in Syria. It appears another Iranian made drone took to the Syrian skies: The Shahed 129 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV). Footage of the UCAV, overflying East Ghouta, Damascus can be seen here. About an enlarged nose section similar to the MQ-9 Reaper are false. A logical mistake caused by the reflection of sunlight. The Shahed 129 could turn out to be a true game-changer for...
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Oryx Blog: The 4th Armoured Division's armour upgrades: Products of a Four Year War
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Friday, 30 January 2015. The 4th Armoured Division's armour upgrades: Products of a Four Year War. Following local experiments with spaced and slat armour on T-72AVs and BMP-2s, the 4th Armoured Division initiated a small-scale upgrade programme for its armour in the summer of 2014. After upgrading several of its T-72M1s and bulldozers with additional armour, the 4th Armoured Division is now also operating at least one ZSU-23-4 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) upgraded in the same fashion. This h...
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Oryx Blog: Russian espionage network in Syria exposed as more facilities are uncovered
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Thursday, 9 October 2014. Russian espionage network in Syria exposed as more facilities are uncovered. After the initial news. About the Russian spy facility Center S, more information on the now infamous Russian espionage network in Syria has become available, and it turns out Center S isn't the only Russian operated espionage facility in Syria. While the existence of a second facility, Center S-2, was quickly confirmed by a badge commemorating the ten year anniversary of this base. Near the town of Nawa.
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Oryx Blog: The espionage triangle, Iran's involvement in the Russian espionage facilities in Syria
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Sunday, 19 October 2014. The espionage triangle, Iran's involvement in the Russian espionage facilities in Syria. As the significance of the Russian espionage network in Syria becomes clearer, exclusive information suggests Center S wasn't only housing Russian SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) experts before its capture, but also Iranian experts in this field. This new information shows the signifance of the joint spy effort on Israel in the light of escalating tensions in the Middle East. As the Syrian ...
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Oryx Blog: Captured Russian spy facility reveals the extent of Russian aid to the Assad regime
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Monday, 6 October 2014. Captured Russian spy facility reveals the extent of Russian aid to the Assad regime. On the 5th of October 2014, the Free Syrian Army captured. The Центр С - المركز س - Center S. SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) facility (logo on top) jointly operated by the Russian Osnaz GRU radio electronic intelligence agency (logo on the right) and one of the Syrian Intelligence Agencies (logo on the left). Situated near al-Hara. Translation from 3:08;. According to the report, the upgrade was a ...
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Oryx Blog: From Russia with Love, Syria's AK-74Ms
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Tuesday, 17 February 2015. From Russia with Love, Syria's AK-74Ms. Syia acquired its first batch of AK-74Ms in the late 90s, albeit in very small numbers. This very first batch was believed to have been part of a deal struck with Russia in 1996, which would renew the military and technological cooperation with Russia after this had dwindled due to the collapse of the Soviet Union. The first public appearance of the AK-74M in was in 2000, when it was spotted being carried by a guard in front of the Nation...
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Oryx Blog: From Russia with Love, Syria's AK-104s
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Saturday, 2 May 2015. From Russia with Love, Syria's AK-104s. Contrary to the popular AK-74M, most of which are distributed. While the older AK-47, AKM and Type 56 would be perfectly suitable for these roles, the Syrian high command thought otherwise and allocated the carbines to the public order troops. As the size of the weapon makes it perfect for close-quarters combat, it can be expected that if larger numbers come available, they will be issued to combat troops. The AK-104 seen in the hands of the o...
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Oryx Blog: The Syrian Arab Army going DIY, 57mm AZP S-60 anti-aircraft guns mounted on 2K12 SAM launchers
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Saturday, 11 July 2015. The Syrian Arab Army going DIY, 57mm AZP S-60 anti-aircraft guns mounted on 2K12 SAM launchers. The ongoing Civil War in Syria has led to plenty of DIY projects in a bid to enhance the firepower of the involved factions. The infamous rebel Hell Cannon, the regime's IRAMs and barrel bombs are perfect examples of DIY projects that have become 'succesful' enough to be produced in significant numbers. The latter two of these projects, along with the armour modifications. Installing th...
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Oryx Blog: From Russia with Love, Syria's MTs-116Ms
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Thursday, 14 May 2015. From Russia with Love, Syria's MTs-116Ms. No less than six different types of Russian marksman rifles, sniper rifles and anti-materiel rifles have reached the shores of Syria since the start of the Civil War, of which the MTs-116M is one. Due to the fact that the MTs-116M is poorly known throughout the world, the sniper rifle's combat debut in Syria has only received little attention. The presence of the MTs-116M in Syria became publicly known after it was shown. Chambered in 7....
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Oryx Blog: Libya Dawn going DIY: Oerlikon GDF naval guns mounted on trucks
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Monday, 20 April 2015. Libya Dawn going DIY: Oerlikon GDF naval guns mounted on trucks. This led to parties scrounging for whatever advanced weaponry could be found in Libya's arms depots and airbases. The most remarkable results of this were the use. Of Kh-29 air-to-surface missiles, originally destined for use by Libya's Su-24s, as unguided rockets by Libya Dawn and the installment. Of AK-230 naval guns on trucks by the Libyan National Army. The system under construction (seen in the header) donned a d...
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