Global Mobilization - Cold War Germany Update 1.2 has been added to the sandbox military tactical shooter Arma 3. The update, part of the Arma 3 Creator DLC initiative and developed by third-party studio Vertexmacht, brings with it a slew of brand new content, including a variety of new aircraft, as well as a wide range of bug fixes and game improvements.

Global Mobilization Update 1.2 is a free content update to the DLC, and primarily comes with a fleet of aircraft, including three new helicopters (and 15 variants), and two new airplanes (and two variants). The update also throws in a new ground vehicle (with two variants), four new weapons (with three variants), and a stockpile of new gear and clothing.

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Bohemia Interactive (Arma 3, DayZ, Ylands) has a post up on the Arma 3 website with more info on this update. Additionally, Vertexmacht posted a preview of Update 1.2 back in April of this year on the Bohemia site that details many of the aircraft included. And for a complete list of new content, check out the official Global Mobilization Changelog.

The line of helos landing in Update 1.2 includes the PAH-1 Anti-Tank Helicopter for West Germany. The PAH-1 is a fast, agile helo armed with the HOT-1 long-range anti-tank guided missile. The VBH-1 is the unarmed variant, used for scouting and light troop transport.

Arma 3 Global Mobilization Update 1.2 PAH-1
Arma 3 Global Mobilization Update 1.2 PAH-1

The CH-53G Mittlerer Transporthubschrauber is a heavy-lift and transport helicopter, capable of carrying multiple infantry squads, light vehicles, and heavier vehicles via sling-load.

Arma 3 Global Mobilization Update 1.2 CH53G
Arma 3 Global Mobilization Update 1.2 CH53G

The Mi-2 Hoplite is the first attack helicopter in-game for East Germany, and comes armed with a fixed 23mm autocannon and either a quadruple PKT mount or unguided rockets. The Mi-2 mil version comes with four variants - Mi-2T, Mi-2URP-G, Mi-2 Platan, and Mi-2Ch.

Arma 3 Global Mobilization Update 1.2 Mi-2
Arma 3 Global Mobilization Update 1.2 Mi-2

Among the new fixed-wing additions with the update is the Luftwaffe’s Do 28 D-2, a STOL (Short Take Off and Landing) plane used for paratrooper and medevac operations. Another fixed-wing addition is the L-410 UVP transport plane. As the D-2, it’s also STOL-capable, and is used to haul paratroopers and cargo. High-ranking military and the political elite have a variant of the L-410 available.

Arma 3 Global Mobilization Update 1.2 fixed wings
Arma 3 Global Mobilization Update 1.2 fixed wings

Rounding out the new content in this update are ground vehicles such as the SpPz 2A1 and SpPz 2A2, new weapons such as the FIM-43 Redeye shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missile, MN-111 Air-Droppable mine, SG5A2 submachine gun, and anti-air tripod for the MG3 machine gun, and new clothing, including vests, hats, helmets, goggles, and uniforms.

During the Steam Summer Sale, which runs until July 9th, the Arma 3 Creator DLC: Global Mobilization - Cold War Germany is available at a 50% off special promotional discount. Arma 3 is available at a 70% discount until the end of the Steam Summer Sale.

Source: Press Release

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