Other equipment reported by the IISS included 82 mm and 120 mm mortars, 100 Milan and BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missiles, rocket launchers, recoilless rifles, and a variety of Soviet air defence guns of 20 mm, 23 mm, 37 mm, 40 mm, 57 mm, and 100 mm calibre.

Oct 5, 2023 · The Battle of Mogadishu, also known as the Black Hawk Down incident, is a pivotal event in modern military history that took place in Somalia on October 3-4, 1993. This battle, part of Operation Gothic Serpent, was a mission aimed at capturing key lieutenants of Somali warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid.

With the partial lifting of the arms embargo on Somalia and the concomitant supply of weapons and ammunition to Somalia’s armed forces, adequate physical security and stockpile management (PSSM), which includes proper storage, transport, and accounting for arms and ammunition, will prevent unintentional diversion from state stockpiles.

Aug 14, 2014 · MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia’s government has launched a new disarmament campaign that has netted some 500 guns and sparked gun battles in a capital that is awash with weapons, said officials who want to get rid of the weapons before they fall into the hands of al-Qaeda-linked fighters.

Nov 6, 2020 · UNIDIR has cooperated with the Somali authorities since 2014 on reviewing and strengthening the national weapons and ammunition management framework in the country. In 2020, UNIDIR will release several publications capturing experiences in the implementation of the arms embargo in Somalia.

Oct 4, 2023 · MOGADISHU, Somalia - New legislation passed by the federal cabinet in Somalia could significantly bring order in the ownership of weapons in the country, should the bicameral legislature authorize it and subsequently, get a node from President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud who has decreed to sanction parliament legislation

Jan 27, 2025 · In addition to local clan militias and transnational criminal networks, militant groups linked to al-Shabaab or the Somali faction of the Islamic State are heavily involved in the market, using weapons to carry out their violent attacks and to engage in other types of trafficking.

Jul 17, 2024 · Discover the layers of infantry weapons, armored vehicles, air force capabilities, naval fleet prowess, and the pivotal role of modernization in shaping Somalia’s military prowess. How do these elements converge to safeguard national security and pave the way for a robust defense mechanism in Somalia’s evolving military landscape?

Apr 7, 2023 · Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced Friday that his government has banned people from carrying weapons on the streets of Mogadishu, the country's capital.

Mar 26, 2024 · Somalia has received weapons and military supplies from various sources, including Russia, China, and Middle Eastern countries. Arms have been smuggled into the country from neighboring countries and via illegal networks.