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The Primary Weapons are as follows; L85A2 Individual Weapon (5.56x45)
L22A2 Carbine Individual Weapon (5.56x45)
L86A2 "Sharpshooter" Rifle (Previously Light Support Weapon) (5.56x45)
L129A1 Designated Marksman Rifle (7.62x51)
L115A3 Long Range Rifle (6.8x70)
L96A1 AW Long Range Rifle (7.62x51)
Benelli M4 Combat Shotgun (12" Gauge)
L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun (7.62x51)
L110A1 Light Machine Gun (5.56x45)
L9A1 Personal Protection Pistol (9x19)
Javelin ATGM
Light Anti-Structural Missile LASM
Many other weapon systems are used but these are the main infantry used weapon systems.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIf you are asking about the Soviet-Afghan War, the Afghan Mujaheddin were originally armed with old British Lee-Enfield bolt-action rifles. Ammunition was in short supply and expensive, costing the equivalent of one US dollar per round. As the war dragged on the Afghans armed themselves with Kalashnikov assault rifles captured from the Soviets or supplied to them by the US.
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∙ 12y agoThe guns used by American forces in are mainly M16s, M4 carbines. British; Enfieled SA-80s the talaban use AK-74s, AK-47s, G3s all guns available on the black market.
MistroJoe
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∙ 13y agoThey used guns and tanks
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Did you use nuclear weapons on Afghan?
No nuclear weapons have been used in Afghanistan to date.
What are some of the weapons being used by the US in the mountains of Afghanistan?
tactical nuclear weapons
Why aren't you allowed to use chemical weapons in war?
Chemical weapons are very dangerous and can destroy also the environmement; USA used chemical weapons in all the wars (Vietnam, Serbia, Irak, Afghanistan, etc.).
How does war or Iraq or Afghanistan affect your country?
becuase they spend money on weapons
Did the US find weapons of mass destruction in Afghanistan?
there were no wpd in Afghanistan it was just a excuse used to justify the invasion
Does Afghanistan have nuclear weapons?
NO. Afghanistan does not have nuclear weapons, nor did it have nuclear weapons at any time, nor has it been accused by other countries of having nuclear weapons. Afghanistan is also a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, for what that's worth.
Were nuclear weapons used in the Korean war?
No nuclear weapons were used in the korean war
Where weapons of mass destruction found in the Iraq war?
No, weapons were not found. Although the Americans did want oil. That is the only reason our troops are in Afghanistan. Blame BinLarden!
What nations has Afghanistan fought since 1900?
United Kingdom: in the Third Anglo-Afghan War May 6, 1919 - August 8, 1919 as well as the current war in Afghanistan Soviet Union: from December 27, 1979-February 15, 1989 United States: from October 7, 2001 to present Germany: Current War in Afghanistan France: Current War in Afghanistan Italy: current War in Afghanistan Canada: current war in Afghanistan Poland: Current war in Afghanistan Netherlands: Current war in Afghanistan Turkey: Current War in Afghanistan Australia: Current War in Afghanistan Spain: Current War in Afghanistan Romania: Current War in Afghanistan Sweden: Current War in Afghanistan Denmark: Current War in Afghanistan Belgium: Current War in Afghanistan Norway: Current War in Afghanistan Bulgaria: Current War in Afghanistan Czech Republic: Current War in Afghanistan Hungary: Current War in Afghanistan Croatia: Current War in Afghanistan Albania: Current War in Afghanistan Slovakia: Current War in Afghanistan New Zealand: Current War in Afghanistan Georgia: Current War in Afghanistan Latvia: Current War in Afghanistan Macedonia: Current War in Afghanistan Lithuania: Current War in Afghanistan Estonia: Current War in Afghanistan Portugal: Current war in Afghanistan Finland: Current War in Afghanistan Azerbaijan: Current War in Afghanistan Slovenia: Current War in Afghanistan Singapore: Current War in Afghanistan Bosnia and Herzegovina: Current War in Afghanistan Ukraine: Current War in Afghanistan Ireland : Current War in Afghanistan Iceland: Current War in Afghanistan Austria : Current War in Afghanistan United Arab Emirates : Current War in Afghanistan Greece: Current War in Afghanistan Luxembourg: Current War in Afghanistan
How did the evolution of infantry weapons play a role in the Cold War?
As the name implies, the Cold War involved very little shooting. Infantry weapons played no substantial role. Hot wars, such as Vietnam and Afghanistan DID employ Infantry weapons.
What role did the cold war play in rise of Islamic extremist groups in Afghanistan?
It led the United States to offer weapons to extremist leaders who fought against the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan
What role did the cold war play in the rise Islamic extremist groups in Afghanistan?
It led the United States to offer weapons to extremist leaders who fought against the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan
