Within the 2020 defense procurement program, All-Russian Scientific Research Institute Signal (VNII Signal) transferred automated fire control systems for artillery units 1B181 and 1B198 to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
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VNII Signal automated fire control systems mounted on a modified command post BTR-82 (Picture source : Rostec)

The system provides automated control of fire and maneuver of an artillery battalion during preparation and during combat operations, and is used for self-propelled artillery Msta-S, Msta-B, MLRS Tornado-G and Grad.

All-Russian Scientific Research Institute Signal (VNII Signal) is one of the largest companies located in Kovrov, which is engaged in R&D and manufacturing activities in the field of military hardware for about sixty years. VNII Signal belongs to High-Precision Systems holding of Rostec State Corporation.

VNII Signal performs research and development in the following areas:
• Artillery fire-control systems;
• Land/marine/airborne laying and stabilization systems;
• Navigation and survey systems;
• Hydrostatic transmissions, electrohydraulic control systems and hydraulic machines;
Robotics.
• VNII Signal provides pilot and serial production of new unique systems and equipment for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, and also pays much attention to the development of export business.

Since 2013, once every two years Russian Scientific and Technical Conference on Navigation is arranged in Suzdal. During this conference leading experts and researchers of Russian defence companies and research institutes make reports and discuss them on the topic of the development of land navigation, orientation and survey systems as well as motion control systems for land vehicles.

VNII Signal automated fire control systems in a shelter mounted onUral 4320 chassis (Picture source : Rostec)