ISLAMIC STATE RECOILLESS LAUNCHER SYSTEMS
WE TRACK WEAPONS
Weapons documented at the point of use,
tracked through the chains of supply
BOOTS ON THE GROUND
Working in active armed conflicts to track the sources of arms and ammunition
UP CLOSE & PERSONAL
In-depth weapon analysis: from small arms to major conventional systems
JOINING THE DOTS
Mapping weapon flows on CAR’s iTrace
Global Weapon Reporting System
In 2017, Islamic State forces deployed four different models of improvised recoilless launcher well suited for urban warfare. This report studies the features and components of these sophisticated inventions.
Other Links
ABOUT US
CAR investigation teams work on the ground throughout Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
GALLERY
The photography gallery captures the essence of our work and the environments we operate in.