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With the possibility of a number of G5 artillery cannons being moved up to the DRC to reinforce MONUSCO’s Force Intervention Brigade there, you’d be forgiven for wondering what all the fuss is about. To break down some of the capabilities of the G5, and look at what it would let the FIB successfully target in the region, we’ve produced this handy infographic.

Learn more about the G5 artillery that may be deployed in the DRC.
Learn more about the G5 artillery that may be deployed in the DRC.
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Written by Richard Stupart

Richard Stupart is part of the ADR team.