Conflict catalog
2003 Iraq War: Weapons and Equipment
U.S.-led invasion and occupation of Iraq from 2003 to 2011.
The 2003 Iraq War was the 2003-2011 conflict launched by the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq and followed by a prolonged occupation and insurgency.
This catalog tracks weapon systems directly documented in 2003 Iraq War use.
Entries should be limited to systems with direct conflict-use sourcing.
166 weapon systemsConflict Actors
United States and coalition forces / Iraqi government and security forces / Iraqi insurgent and militia forces
Iraqi government and security forces
18 weapon systems in this catalog
Iraqi insurgent and militia forces
12 weapon systems in this catalog
Context
- Status
- Published catalog
- Domains
- air, land, maritime, insurgency
Weapons
2003 Iraq War Weapon Systems
Role
Frontline Assault
Used directly in attacks, advances, raids, or offensive ground operations.
5 remaining
Role
Defensive Holding
Used to defend positions, territory, cities, trenches, bases, or key terrain.
Role
Fire Support
Provided supporting fire for troops, vehicles, or maneuver units.
43 remaining
Role
Long-Range Strike
Attacked targets far behind the front line, such as bases, depots, headquarters, or infrastructure.
19 remaining
Role
Interdiction
Disrupted enemy movement, reinforcements, logistics, supply routes, or staging areas.
12 remaining
Role
Area Denial
Made a zone dangerous or unusable for enemy forces, aircraft, ships, or vehicles.
Role
Anti-Armor
Used primarily against tanks, armored vehicles, or mechanized forces.
8 remaining
Role
Air Defense
Used to detect, deter, or destroy aircraft, helicopters, drones, or missiles.
3 remaining
Role
Reconnaissance & Surveillance
Used to observe, locate, track, or monitor enemy forces.
9 remaining
Role
Targeting Support
Helped identify, designate, or correct fire against targets for other weapons.
2 remaining
Role
Electronic Warfare
Used to jam, spoof, intercept, disrupt, or protect electronic signals and communications.
Role
Mobility & Logistics
Supported transport, supply, repair, evacuation, fuel, ammunition, or movement across terrain.
23 remaining
Role
Captured, Seized & Recovered
Captured, recovered, seized, interdicted, or otherwise documented as conflict materiel, especially where operational use is uncertain.
4 remaining
Role
Force Protection
Protected troops, vehicles, bases, convoys, ships, or infrastructure from attack.
35 remaining
Role
Psychological Impact
Affected morale, fear, public perception, propaganda, or symbolic meaning.
Role
Symbolic Weapon
Became politically, culturally, or visually associated with the conflict.
Role
Asymmetric Advantage
Helped a weaker or less conventional force offset a stronger opponent.
Role
Insurgent / Guerrilla Use
Used by irregular forces for ambushes, raids, harassment, or resistance warfare.
2 remaining
Role
Training & Foreign Aid
Supplied mainly to train, equip, or support an allied or proxy force.
