UK to send armoured vehicles to Syrian opposition
Source: BBC News
The UK is to provide armoured vehicles and body armour to opposition forces in Syria "to help save lives", Foreign Secretary William Hague has said.
It will offer millions of pounds in "non-lethal" equipment, including search and rescue, communications, and disease-prevention materials.
Mr Hague said it was a "necessary, proportionate and lawful" response to "extreme human suffering".
But some MPs said they feared being drawn into a military intervention.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-21684105
Arctic Dave
(13,812 posts)What is the equipment to do this?
Helicopters? Drones? GPS?
Seems like all of it is dual purpose military uses.
formercia
(18,479 posts)It's too dangerous to send out an Ambulance. Many medics have been killed trying to rescue wounded civilians.
Arctic Dave
(13,812 posts)That term is usaully reserved for people who are lost, not wounded on a battlefield.
formercia
(18,479 posts)Pulling a wounded civilian off the street, under fire is a rescue. Looking for them is a search.
It seems you don't agree with the premise of Armored Vehicles, but think of it as an unarmed Ambulance with Armor.
Arctic Dave
(13,812 posts)Sounds like total BS now. An "armored ambulance"?
Putting a red crescent on it doesn't magically turn an armored vehicle into anything other then a armored troop carrier.
Seems most casualties are transported via personal vehicle, they don't have time to call a "armored ambulance".
formercia
(18,479 posts)Sure, an Ambulance with Armor to protect the Medics and patients from indiscriminate Sniper fire. What's wrong with that?
Like this:
http://www.lascointl.com/doors/rescue.htm
Arctic Dave
(13,812 posts)Seems the "rebels" are more prone to using it as a military vehicle to carry out terrorist activities.
formercia
(18,479 posts)Why should I waste my time trying to explain to someone that has their mind made-up, regardless of what I day or do?
That is all. Good bye.
Arctic Dave
(13,812 posts)What you are proposing is ludiacris.
If what you propose is for the "good of the people", why didn't the US give "armored ambulances" to Iraqis or Afghanis?
muriel_volestrangler
(101,321 posts)http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/M1117-ASVs-for-the-Afghan-National-Army-06750/
daleo
(21,317 posts)These people can turn night into day.
David__77
(23,421 posts)..