06 Januari 2014
RCAF RM-70 Grad during firing test (photo : militaryparitet)
Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (Royal Cambodian Armed Forces - RCAF) successfully conducted test firing of new MLRS RM-70, in the exercise were also involved new tanks BMP-1, reports cambodiadaily.com December 31, 2013.
Armed forces commander Gen. Paul Sarouen (Pol Saroeun) said that newly acquired tanks and MLRS RM-70 Czech production hit targets with "100% accuracy."
"Carried today firings performed in order to protect the country that is our duty. We do not attack other countries, but will not allow any country to attack us, "- said P. Sarouen. The exercise was held in Kompong Speu province.
According to the general, combat exercises conducted as part of the annual celebration training of personnel. Lieutenant General Sarath Ith (Ith Sarath) reported that for 35 minutes was released a total of 145 rockets. Each PU RM-70 is equipped with 40 rockets, which it can release within 20 seconds.
RCAF BMP-1 (photo : srashu oung)
Cost of missiles from 1200 to 3800 U.S. dollars, volleys estimated near 174 thousand dollars worth commenting on maneuvers, General P. Sarouen said they were carried out within the existing military budget.
In 2014, the state budget was $ 3.4 billion, the Ministry of Defence will be sent to 489 million dollars, which is 17% more than in 2013.
(WarTelegraph)
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