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International Military - Bahrain is known to have the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) weapon system. From the presence of MLRS M270"> MLRS M270, the strength of the Bahraini military strike force is very frightening.
Quoted from armyrecognition.com, MLRS M270"> MLRS M270 Bahrain itself operated in 2017. It is also known that Bahrain operates 9 units of MLRS M270"> MLRS M270. Which means that the age of the MLRS M270"> MLRS M270 Bahrain itself has reached the age of 5 years.
Although it is still relatively new, Bahrain has started a breakthrough regarding the renewal of the MLRS M270 "> MLRS M270. The update of the Bahrain MLRS M270 "> MLRS M270 is known to a newer and more sophisticated version.
Quoting from militaryleak.com, Bahrain itself will update the MLRS M270"> MLRS M270 to the M270A1 version. From this information, it is clear that the MLRS M270A1 version has extraordinary advantages. It is explained in the information that the MLRS M270A1 has many more sophisticated advantages.
The advantages and sophistication of the MLRS M270A1 such as increased survivability. Not to mention the MLRS M270A1 has a lower operating cost reduction.
As for the advantages, the MLRS M270A1 has an embedded GPS/INS navigation system. In addition, the MLRS version of the M270A1 incorporates an improved fire control system and launcher mechanic system.
As a result of this series of advantages, it is clear that the MLRS M270A1 is very superior in terms of strength. Additionally, the US State Department has made a decision approving the possible Upgrade of the MLRS M270">MLRS M270 and related equipment to Bahrain.
It is known that the estimated cost of renewing the MLRS M270"> MLRS M270 Bahrain reaches USD 175.98 million (Rp 2.5 trillion). Although it is very expensive, Bahrain's move is very appropriate to face future threats.
In addition, the first MLRS M270">MLRS M270 has been in operation since 1983 in the US Army. From that year until now, the progress of the MLRS M270">MLRS M270 has been legendary in the army.
Moreover, the age of the MLRS M270> MLRS M270 has reached 39 years, which means that this defense system is old.