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Originally posted by sapper740
Since you seem to be in the know, what is the current operational status of the GDF-005 guns and Skyguard? ... I've heard rumours that they are to phased out, to be replaced by what and when?
Maybe DND should consider retaining the GDF-005 for use against ground targets...each battery's two guns can send 35mm shells at 1100rpm downrange out to 9 km. That kind of concentrated fire would be devastating to soft skinned vehicles and personnel.
What are your thoughts, mon ami?
 CHIMO!
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The guns, Skyguards and Javelin missile system have been taken out of service - for now...This leaves the vernerable ADATS as our sole AD weapon system. 33 ADATS to defend the entire country and any task force that may need AD protection.
As for engaging ground targets with AA guns - I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end...maybe a better idea would be to use them for camp protection against rockets, artillery and mortars...