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Russian Bakhcha-U combat turret from KBP will increase firepower of IFV Infantry Fighting Vehicle TASS 10404171

Russian Bakhcha-U combat turret from KBP will increase firepower of IFV Infantry Fighting Vehicle At present, infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) is one of the most popular type combat vehicle on the global arms market. Mechanized infantry that rides IFVs...

Uralvagonzavod to deliver SPM firefighting vehicle to Russian MoD

The Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) research-and-manufacturing corporation, a subsidiary of the Rostec state corporation, has finished the delivery of special firefighting vehicles under the State Defense Order (GOZ) ahead of schedule, according to the company's...

RKhM-5M NBC armoured enters in service with Russian airborne troops

The RKhM-5M NBC reconnaissance vehicle has been made operational with Russian Airborne Force NBC protection units, the Defense Ministry’s press office said. The RKhM-5M is based on the chassis of BMD-3 airborne IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle. It has a...

Russia repurposes 50-year-old Yak-52 training aircraft to hunt Ukrainian drones

On August 21, 2024, the Russian Yakovlev Design Bureau, through its subsidiary OKB Aviastroitel, outlined plans to modify the Yak-52 training aircraft into a variant named the Yak-52B2, aimed at counter-drone operations. This development represents a...

Russia tests new unmanned MTS-15 Klever 122 mm self-propelled howitzer ahead of full-scale deployment in Ukraine

On August 25, 2024, the Russian Defense Ministry released the first video footage of the MTS-15 Klever, an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed as a 122mm tracked self-propelled howitzer. This footage marks the first public demonstration of the...

Old AGS-17 30 mm automatic grenade launcher replaced by AGS-30 in the Russian army TASS 12805161

Old AGS-17 30 mm automatic grenade launcher replaced by AGS-30 in the Russian army Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) is replacing ageing AGS-17 Plamya (Flame) tripod-mounted automatic grenade launchers (AGL) chambered for 30x29mm grenade, according to...

The new TMM-3M2 truck bridgelayer will enter in service with the Russian armed forces 12507162

The new TMM-3M2 truck bridgelayer will enter in service with the Russian armed forces Russian Armed Forces will bring the new TMM-3M2 heavy mechanized bridgelayer into service before the year-end, according to a source in the local defense industry.

Russian land and naval forces will receive armoured vehicles derived from the Bumerang platform 12807162

Russian land and naval forces will receive armoured vehicles derived from the Bumerang platform The Russian Army and Marine Corps may receive armored vehicles derived from the Bumerang commonized armored wheeled chassis, according to the Izvestia...

New generation of Russian combat vehicles to be equipped with soft-kill optoelectronic systems TASS 12209163

New generation of Russian combat vehicles to be equipped with soft-kill optoelectronic systems The newest Russian armoured vehicles, namely, T-14 Armata main battle tanks (MBT), T-15 BMP Armata and Kurganets-25 tracked infantry fighting vehicles (IFV),...

Russian BTR-82 armoured personnel carrier could be upgraded with AU-220M turret 57mm cannon TASS 10810161

Russian BTR-82 armoured personnel carrier could be upgraded with AU-220M Mturret 57mm cannon Russian upgraded armored personnel carrier (APC) BTR-82 may be afforded the AU-220M fighting module with a 57-mm gun instead of the current 30-mm one,...

Future Russian armored vehicles will be equipped with Andromeda-D command and control system TASS 11310162

Future Russian armored vehicles will be equipped with Andromeda-D command and control system Future Russian armored vehicles, including derivatives of the Armata commonized heavy tracked platform, will be compatible with the Andromeda-D automated...

Russian army receives the PP-2005 pontoon bridge manufactured by the Oka Shipyard 11711163

Russian army receives the PP-2005 pontoon bridge manufactured by the Oka Shipyard Russia’s Defense Ministry has received the PP-2005 pontoon bridge manufactured by the Oka Shipyard in the Nizhny Novgorod Region in the Volga area under the 2015...

The 240mm self-propelled mortar carrier 2S4 Tyulpan continues to be in service with Russian army TASS 11112161

The 240mm self-propelled mortar carrier 2S4 Tyulpan continues to be in service with Russian army A large-caliber artillery battalion with an Eastern Military District field artillery large unit stationed in the Primorsky Territory has conducted field...

New Russian tanks & combat vehicles to be fitted with GALS-D4 damage control information system 12612164

New Russian tanks & combat vehicles to be fitted with GALS-D4 damage control information system New Russian tanks and combat vehicles will be fitted with state-of-the-art damage control and information system dubbed GALS-D4, the newspaper Izvestia...

Analysis Russian defense industry RPG rocket-propelled grenade launchers and rounds 12201173

Analysis : Russian defense industry RPG rocket-propelled grenade launchers and rounds. Modern warfare requires reliable, effective and portable weapon systems that could provide fire support to the dismounted troops. Russian defense industry promotes a...

New Russian Gibka-S air defense missile system ready for preliminary trials 12401175

New Russian Gibka-S air defense missile system ready for preliminary trials The new Russian advanced Gibka-S air defense missile system is being prepared for preliminary trials, General Designer of Russia’s Machine-Building Design Bureau Valery Kashin...

Russian Special Operations Forces & Federal Security Service will receive gyro-stabilized mounts 10503173

Russian Special Operations Forces & Federal Security Service will receive gyro-stabilized mounts The Russian Defense Ministry’s Special Operations Forces and the special outfit of the Federal Security Service (FSB) will be issued super-lightweight...

MLBSh new version of Russian MTLB light armoured tractor

Russia's Remdiesel company has unveiled the updated variant of the MTLB light armoured tractor designated MLBSh (Multi-Purpose Light Protected Amphibious Chassis). According to the official catalogue of the Remdiesel, the MLBSh features a laden weight...

New K-4386 Typhoon-VDV 4x4 armoured field tested by Russian army

The new K-4386 Typhoon-VDV has been field tested by the Russian armed forces according a statement of the Russian Ministry of Defense. This 4x4 armoured vehicle was especially designed to be used by the Russian airborne troops.

Russian Khrizantema-S missile can hit target in all weather conditions

The Russian Khrizantema-S is a self-propelled anti-tank launcher unit especially designed to destroy current and future generations of main battle tanks and can also be used to engage slow and low flying aerial targets like helicopters. The missile...