Russian Army/Ground Forces Discussion and Updates

[Feanor]

Do Russian armored brigadeshave anti tank battalions?
I don't see much sense in attaching anti tank units to inherently armored units, rather to light troops. The BMPT is supposed to escort tanks in urban areas, and not much else.

I honestly don't know, but I suspect not. I also don't think the BMPT is suited to that particular task. I think that it works best as a fire-support vehicle for combined arms formations. I think the best escort for tanks in an urban area is plenty of well trained infantry.

What's odd is that in Israel, perhaps by misunderstanding of statements or not, there is some notion in a local forum and even some media, that there are plans for a Carmel-derived medium vehicle with a medium cannon as a replacement for some tanks and no troop transport capability. I really hope that's not true. The BMPT IMO should not become operational in any form, at least a manned one.

Yeah, it basically has no place within current force organizations. This is why, like I said, the only place I can see it working is as a replacement for SP ATGM carriers because the current BMPT already carries 4, and can easily carry more. Within that context adding two auto-cannons and an MBT chassis are just an improvement. This is all assuming there's spare cash for it.

 

[Feanor]

Update.

It appears that a decision has been made to purchase cage armor for Russian BMPs and BTRs. Some of the first BTR-82AT with mounts for cage armor were already shown at this year's victory parade, but this does raise the possibility that the continuing BMP-2 upgrade will look more like what's in the second link.

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Смогут ли потяжелевшие БМП-2М с улучшенной защитой форсировать реки

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A new UR-15 mineclearer was shown at Kavkaz-2020. It's the third BMP-3 based version of a rocket-mine clearer. And the vehicle appears to be carrying Afghanit APS. The radars for it are not in sight, so this may be a mockup.

На "Кавказе" засветилась новейшая российская установка разминирования

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Реактивная установка разминирования УР-15 «Метеор»

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New upgraded guided missiles for the Tornado-S have been shown.

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A bunch of photos from Army-2020.

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New airmobile light cars for the VDV shown at the recent Kavkaz-2020

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Отечественные тактические автомобили на текущих учениях Кавказ-2020

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At the same Kavkaz they shown off the Afghanista-era tactic of moving D-30s using helos.

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Also a new BMP-3 based command vehicle for ATGM units was spotted, the Zavet. I can't help but wonder how long before we see a new artillery command post on the BMP-3 chassis as well. It seems like the BMP-3 is destined to replace many (if not all) the roles currently done by the MT-LB.

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A collection of photos from recent training exercises in the 4th motor-rifles. It's interesting to see they're all wearing the Sozevezdie transmitters on their shoulders (the small round plastic bump).

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[Sandhi Yudha]

The BMPT already exists for many years, but it seems that the Russian starts to become more interested in this system.

Russian military receives Terminator vehicles for testing

The Terminator, previously financially neglected by the Defence Ministry, proved its effectiveness during recent Russian combat operations in Syria.

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[Big_Zucchini]

The BMPT already exists for many years, but it seems that the Russian starts to become more interested in this system.

Russian military receives Terminator vehicles for testing

The Terminator, previously financially neglected by the Defence Ministry, proved its effectiveness during recent Russian combat operations in Syria.

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Unusually for DefenseNews, the article is written very un-professionally.
There are at least 3 conceptually and structurally distinct versions of the "Terminator". The article barely makes an effort to identify it, by listing its weapons.

The author also makes no effort whatsoever to explain how a single vehicle, revealed to be by far the least capable of the 3 versions, is more capable than 40 riflemen and 6 AFVs.

Just so we're clear, even if we disregard 40 infantrymen entirely, those 6 AFVs are of the BMP type. Let's take the worst case scenario (for the BMPT) and say it's a BMP-3 of which Russia has a critical mass.
This makes it 6 x 30mm guns, and 6 x 100mm guns. ATGMs possible to launch from gun.
Assuming each can engage 1 target at a time, with a greater selection of firepower, and a BMPT can only engage 2 targets at a time (I'll explain why not 3 in a moment), that makes the motor rifle platoon at least 3 times as effective without even accounting for maneuver, distribution of types of targets, and combat flexibility.

Of course, a BMPT of that configuration can only theoretically engage 3 targets at the same time. In practice, it cannot.
The first weapon system is the dual 30mm guns, which exist to avoid a more complicated dual feed system and other issues like barrel wear which in turn leads to inaccuracy, and Soviet 30mm guns specifically are notoriously inaccurate.

The 2nd weapon system is the ATGMs which can be guided by the commander's panoramic sight.

The 3rd weapon system is actually 2 AGLs mounted nearly coaxially to the hull. Much like a WW2 era tank destroyer, you need to rotate and incline the hull to aim the guns. To avoid a complex and expensive system like hydropneumatic suspension, the guns are given a few degrees to maneuver in both axes.

It takes not 1 but 2 crewmen to operate the AGLs, because a coincidence rangefinder is also apparently expensive (technically shouldn't be, but it requires a custom designed system), and an alternative system based on more advanced and accurate servos (servos activate based on laser range finder data to align at given range) is also, apparently, more expensive than 2 humans.

Because these AGLs are almost totally useless, and require the vehicle to stop and rotate to the target to use them, it is widely assumed the 2 men are there to add to the situational awareness. IMO giving them 2 external MG mounts instead of the AGL would've been better.

This makes the total crew of this machine a whopping 5 men, in a vehicle that is already thought to be extraordinarily cramped.

The configuration that I thought was preferred by the Russian army, is the T-15 as is. An HIFV checks all the boxes of a BMPT. That's why they called an upgunned version of it (57mm) a "Terminator 3", even though that's not an official name.

 

[Feanor]

Unusually for DefenseNews, the article is written very un-professionally.
There are at least 3 conceptually and structurally distinct versions of the "Terminator". The article barely makes an effort to identify it, by listing its weapons.

The author also makes no effort whatsoever to explain how a single vehicle, revealed to be by far the least capable of the 3 versions, is more capable than 40 riflemen and 6 AFVs.

Just so we're clear, even if we disregard 40 infantrymen entirely, those 6 AFVs are of the BMP type. Let's take the worst case scenario (for the BMPT) and say it's a BMP-3 of which Russia has a critical mass.
This makes it 6 x 30mm guns, and 6 x 100mm guns. ATGMs possible to launch from gun.
Assuming each can engage 1 target at a time, with a greater selection of firepower, and a BMPT can only engage 2 targets at a time (I'll explain why not 3 in a moment), that makes the motor rifle platoon at least 3 times as effective without even accounting for maneuver, distribution of types of targets, and combat flexibility.

Of course, a BMPT of that configuration can only theoretically engage 3 targets at the same time. In practice, it cannot.
The first weapon system is the dual 30mm guns, which exist to avoid a more complicated dual feed system and other issues like barrel wear which in turn leads to inaccuracy, and Soviet 30mm guns specifically are notoriously inaccurate.

The 2nd weapon system is the ATGMs which can be guided by the commander's panoramic sight.

The 3rd weapon system is actually 2 AGLs mounted nearly coaxially to the hull. Much like a WW2 era tank destroyer, you need to rotate and incline the hull to aim the guns. To avoid a complex and expensive system like hydropneumatic suspension, the guns are given a few degrees to maneuver in both axes.

It takes not 1 but 2 crewmen to operate the AGLs, because a coincidence rangefinder is also apparently expensive (technically shouldn't be, but it requires a custom designed system), and an alternative system based on more advanced and accurate servos (servos activate based on laser range finder data to align at given range) is also, apparently, more expensive than 2 humans.

Because these AGLs are almost totally useless, and require the vehicle to stop and rotate to the target to use them, it is widely assumed the 2 men are there to add to the situational awareness. IMO giving them 2 external MG mounts instead of the AGL would've been better.

This makes the total crew of this machine a whopping 5 men, in a vehicle that is already thought to be extraordinarily cramped.

The configuration that I thought was preferred by the Russian army, is the T-15 as is. An HIFV checks all the boxes of a BMPT. That's why they called an upgunned version of it (57mm) a "Terminator 3", even though that's not an official name.

It's worse than you say. The ATGM and the guns are mounted rigidly on the same turret. Realistically if it has an infantry threat on one side and an armored threat on another, it can only engage them one at a time. It can engage multiple targets, but only provided that all of those targets are in a fairly narrow sector of fire straight ahead. In other words it fails at precisely what it was supposed to be - a way to engage large numbers of infantry threats in complex urban and mountainous environments. The AGLs are a particularly poor choice. I still don't understand why they don't just put a single (or dual if they have such a need for more) AGS-17 on the turret.

Hypothetically the vehicle can engage as many as 4 targets, as long as they are all in that narrow cone, but it certainly doesn't explain what advantage that offers over the regular MBT-IFV-infantry dismounts combo. An infantry squad, not platoon or two, squad, can engage 7 targets each by the dismounts, and at least one target by the IFV.

While the "wall of fire" that this thing can lay down certainly looks impressive on a proving ground, it doesn't actually help much. Like I said above, the only place it can go in the ORBAT is as an SP ATGM carrier, but that would require more ATGMs mounted on it (ideally those new long range Kornet variants not the Ataka that Burevestnik keeps trying to force in the Land Forces).

What's extra stupid is how easy it would be to make this very same vehicle, but better. Take a regular T-90M MBT, replace the main gun with dual 2A42s that can fire simultaneously, stick 4 Kornets in a mast like the Kornet-D1 variant, and stick an HMG/AGL combo in a RCWS on top. All of these things already exist, and a full-sized MBT should provide enough space, and much better protection. It would still have no place in the ORBAT but at least the weapons and protection levels would make sense. Of course this would also reveal the BMPT for what it really is - an MBT replacement rather than a complementary vehicle.

 

[Big_Zucchini]

A "terminator 2" variant exists, the same T-72 based BMPT, IIRC, but with a different superstructure that eliminates the two manned AGL stations.
But that is something you know very well.

What we do not know and may never know is why not go with any of the following alternatives that appear much better:
1)Invest the money in the Armata family to accelerate T-15 induction which in turn fulfills all the BMPT's requirements and more.
2)Build a T-90 based IFV similar to BTR-T or Achzarit.
3)Improve the turret design of the BMP-3M and produce more units.

It's stuff like this that convinces me the Russian ground forces are riddled with corruption issues that date back to the Soviet era.

 

[Feanor]

A "terminator 2" variant exists, the same T-72 based BMPT, IIRC, but with a different superstructure that eliminates the two manned AGL stations.
But that is something you know very well.

The original variant used the T-90 chassis, the T-2 was meant to be converted T-72s for customers with many old T-72 hulls around. It's interesting that in a vehicle that's supposed to destroy anti-tank infantry they ditched the AGL and kept the ATGM.

What we do not know and may never know is why not go with any of the following alternatives that appear much better:
1)Invest the money in the Armata family to accelerate T-15 induction which in turn fulfills all the BMPT's requirements and more.

This is still a total mystery. What is going on with OKR Armata? They've got a serial tech-passport for the T-14 at least, and they've been in state trials for a while now. I would expect to see at least some vehicles at a line unit undergoing experimental exploitation. I saw footage of the Kurganets IFV (iirc 2 of them) in some motor-rifle unit or other, alongside a bucket of BMP-3s. But for the Armata family, just publicity photos from industry proving grounds.

2)Build a T-90 based IFV similar to BTR-T or Achzarit.

There was an actual project to do this some time ago, but it was cancelled in anticipation of - you guessed it - the T-15. Interestingly enough the BMO-T already exists, and is in service, though on a T-72 chassis. No reason it couldn't be produced on a T-90M chassis, and no reason it couldn't carry a modern combat module like the Bumerang-BM or the Epoha.

3)Improve the turret design of the BMP-3M and produce more units.

This is an interesting one. What exactly is a BMP-3M to you? Currently the BMP-3 Dragoon was presented under the name BMP-3M. There's the new Manul variant with rear exit, front engine, and the Bumerang-BM module as well as the Kurganets side-skirts, then there's the traditional BMP-3 but with improvements to the FCS, additional armor, in some variants with light ERA, and in some variants with a modified Arena system. And then there's the currently produced BMP-3s that have upgraded FCS and thermals, but the extent of the upgrades is unclear.

In my opinion it's time to re-asses a few things for the Land Forces, including the existence of dedicated ATGM btlns which are in my opinion a luxury. If the MRBde or Rgt really need the extra anti-tank punch that badly, then a BMPT-type vehicle (just not the current monstrosity) might be warranted, but served in artillery btlns of 18, breaking off into batteries of 6 to support MRBtlns instead of (or in addition to) MBTs. Arty Bde and Rgt ATGM btlns should be retained with a heavy ATGM, but the Khrizantema is too badly outdated at this point. It would need to be something like a ground-based Izdelie 305 variant, or possibly an up-sized version of whatever comes out of OKR Sokol for future GLATGMs. Hell even the Hermes would work, maybe on a tracked chassis. And of course the BMP-3s need to be equipped with Kornet ATGMs in turret mounts either single missiles on top, or pair on the sides.

It's stuff like this that convinces me the Russian ground forces are riddled with corruption issues that date back to the Soviet era.

We have a few possible answers here. One of them is that induction into the Russian armed forces is the price of securing the Algerian deal. Russian sources repeatedly state (and not pertaining to the BMPT specifically but in general) that systems not accepted for domestic service are much harder to export. Another possibility is that this is all conceptual testing about whether a BMPT-type vehicle even matters. You'll note that after one contract for 12 vehicles in 2017, there have been no more. Also only 8 were recently handed over to the troops, while iirc 10 were talked about earlier. A third possibility is that the lobbying power of UVZ has finally gotten through the bureaucratic and administrative decision making barriers and pushed through some sort of procurement plan, though one that has yet to be made public. I wouldn't be surprised if a little bit of all 3 are involved.

 

[ngatimozart]

I like the idea of the Terminator 3, but the execution leaves a helluva lot to be desired. A twin 30 mm cannon or a 30 mm revolver cannon along with ATGM in an unmanned revolving turret, and a RWS with a 12.7mm or 14.5 mm HB HMG in it would work. Mount it on either a tracked vehicle, or an 8 x 8, or both. If it was on a tracked vehicle you could mount MANPAD pods as well. The crew would have to be a minimum of three; driver, gunner, and commander who also doubles as reloader when required. Or if the officers think that hard work is beneath them, a fourth crew member.

 

[Big_Zucchini]

The original variant used the T-90 chassis, the T-2 was meant to be converted T-72s for customers with many old T-72 hulls around. It's interesting that in a vehicle that's supposed to destroy anti-tank infantry they ditched the AGL and kept the ATGM.

You're right, thanks for the correction. However now it seems they're mostly toying with T-72 based variants.
Isn't there a 3-man version on a T-72 hull?
But an ATGM somewhat makes more sense than an AGL. An AGL cannot reach an ATGM crew sitting 5km away. An ATGM might, but it loses a lot of its effectiveness if it isn't an F&F because it basically means both will score a hit, and of course leaves the enemy ATGM crew at an advantage because Russia's peer enemies have F&F and NLOS ATGMs.
Weird that when Russia finally announced work on a similar missile, it intended it for division level units.

This is an interesting one. What exactly is a BMP-3M to you? Currently the BMP-3 Dragoon was presented under the name BMP-3M. There's the new Manul variant with rear exit, front engine, and the Bumerang-BM module as well as the Kurganets side-skirts, then there's the traditional BMP-3 but with improvements to the FCS, additional armor, in some variants with light ERA, and in some variants with a modified Arena system. And then there's the currently produced BMP-3s that have upgraded FCS and thermals, but the extent of the upgrades is unclear.

You're right again. I actually just meant the BMP-3 in its current form, and typed "3M" because I was simultaneously thinking about its airborne counterpart the BMD-4M.

But I didn't know the 3M classification belonged to multiple distinct variants, so thanks.

A third possibility is that the lobbying power of UVZ has finally gotten through the bureaucratic and administrative decision making barriers and pushed through some sort of procurement plan, though one that has yet to be made public. I wouldn't be surprised if a little bit of all 3 are involved.

I think that's most likely. A batch of 12 vehicles only is not enough for a production line. That's prototype numbers, and prototypes are specially assembled, making them a solid bunch more expensive.
I think that's just UVZ trying to funnel more money into their pockets and that's it.

I like the idea of the Terminator 3, but the execution leaves a helluva lot to be desired.

The "Terminator 3" if built, is just an HIFV. The only reason the BMPT exists is because Russia wanted some vehicle that was armored enough to fight in a city, but had less destructive and more surgical firepower than a tank.
Its IFVs fulfilled that role, but always left a lot to be desired in terms of protection. Hence the BMPT.
But the T-15 combines all the good that's in an IFV and the BMPT.
As is, the BMPT is a horrible solution that only exists because there was nothing better at the time it was conceived. But a lot happened since then, and it's no longer a viable solution.

I disagree about the execution on the T-15. I think the Epoch turret on it is solid, and the 57mm gun is good as well.

A twin 30 mm cannon or a 30 mm revolver cannon along with ATGM in an unmanned revolving turret, and a RWS with a 12.7mm or 14.5 mm HB HMG in it would work.

The dual 30mm guns are a poor man's solution, and offer no advantage over western dual feed designs.
If, say, a BMPT only meets 1 type of target, then only 1 cannon will actually fire.
The cannons aren't properly fastened, and due to the muzzle brake design that throws the gases sideways, the cannons cause mutual, non contra-harmonic tumbling that makes the guns terribly inaccurate after the 1st shot.
The much more modern Epoch turret still uses these outdated guns, but solves most of the inherent accuracy issues of the BMPT by just having 1 gun.

If it was on a tracked vehicle you could mount MANPAD pods as well.

Vehicles with either a high caliber gun or medium caliber gun don't need MANPADs unless they're dedicated AA vehicles.

 

[ngatimozart]

Vehicles with either a high caliber gun or medium caliber gun don't need MANPADs unless they're dedicated AA vehicles.

You know I am a great believer in ground forces having strong AA and AAA. Besides your normal organic air defence I believe that any mobile unit should be able to provide its own VSHORAD out to around a 6 - 8 km range. It doesn't take much to add MANPAD capability to a vehicle and in the modern battlefield there are a lot of flying nasties that want to ruin your day. You can get sights for the vehicle that enabling targeting of both ground and airborne targets. The vehicles don't need radars and they can generally use the sensors and target designators that they already have.

Again it's a lesson that history has taught us. If you look at the second world war, air power, especially tactical air power, had a significant impact upon the ground war. The allied air forces decimation of the German forces caught in the Falaise gap springs to mind. The damage done was horrendous and the Germans did have some AAA, but nowhere enough, and they had lost command of the air. Or in May and June of 1940 during the 1st Battle of France, when the Luftwaffe had command of the air and blasted the way through for the ground forces. There was nothing the allies could do in response.

Lessons like that are forgotten and all the experts say that in modern warfare we don't need this anymore because we have all this technology. But we always end making the same mistakes and having to relearn the same lessons paying the price in blood yet again. The last time that the US, UK, France, Canada, Australia and NZ fought a peer enemy was in WW2, and we all paid a big price in blood relearning harsh lessons, that we shouldn't have forgotten.

 

[Feanor]

You're right, thanks for the correction. However now it seems they're mostly toying with T-72 based variants.
Isn't there a 3-man version on a T-72 hull?

Sorry, it wasn't a correction. The T-2 is the 3-man version on the T-72 hull.

But an ATGM somewhat makes more sense than an AGL. An AGL cannot reach an ATGM crew sitting 5km away. An ATGM might, but it loses a lot of its effectiveness if it isn't an F&F because it basically means both will score a hit, and of course leaves the enemy ATGM crew at an advantage because Russia's peer enemies have F&F and NLOS ATGMs.
Weird that when Russia finally announced work on a similar missile, it intended it for division level units.

Not when you consider the vehicle's stated purpose. Remember, this whole thing was born out of the Afghan war where they used repurposed Shilkas to escort convoys through the mountains because it had the angle of elevation to fire up steep hill sides, and the high volume of firepower was extremely effective against enemy infantry. If you look at the combat module for the BTR-82 you'll notice it can elevate at angles comparable to AAA. This is why. The BMPT was supposed to fight off infantry ambushes in complex environments, not fire at far away targets on a relatively open plain. A regular GLATGM should be able to do that.

I'm not sure if you've looked at the ChTZ designs for the BMPT done initially but they initially had a variant that was a T-72B but with the gun removed, twin 30mm guns added by the sides of the turret, and unguided rockets added to each side as well. The idea being that a rocket volley would help gain fire superiority on enemy infantry, and force them into cover, and the twin guns would deliver a high volume of suppressive fire. They also experimented with a version that just had the BMP-3 turret on a modified T-72 chassis, and two separate RCWS with a 30mm gun each, which in the final iteration added ATGMs. The original BMPT combat module from UVZ carried a single 30mm gun, an AGL, and a quad-pack of ATGMs in an armored canister making it better then the first Object 199 presentation which had the ATGM tubes completely unprotected.

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I think that's most likely. A batch of 12 vehicles only is not enough for a production line. That's prototype numbers, and prototypes are specially assembled, making them a solid bunch more expensive.
I think that's just UVZ trying to funnel more money into their pockets and that's it.

I'm not convinced, to be honest. It might be part of the equation but I suspect trying to sell them to Algeria (successfully) had something to do with it.

The "Terminator 3" if built, is just an HIFV. The only reason the BMPT exists is because Russia wanted some vehicle that was armored enough to fight in a city, but had less destructive and more surgical firepower than a tank.

It had to do with the angle of elevation and volume of fire that could be delivered by a single vehicle. Soviet commanders were very impressed with the ability of the ZSU-23-4 to sweep enemy infantry positions. They wanted something similar but on an MBT-protected chassis/turret.

I disagree about the execution on the T-15. I think the Epoch turret on it is solid, and the 57mm gun is good as well.

I want to clear something up. There are 3 combat modules for the next gen platforms.

1) Bumerang-BM is the one with the 30mm, 4x Kornet ATGM.
2) Epoha is the one with the 57mm LShO gun, 4x Kornet, and the new Bulat small GM
3) Baykal is the one with the high-velocity 57mm S-60 derivative shown only on the T-15, with a pair of Ataka ATGMs (Burevestnik lobbying)

The dual 30mm guns are a poor man's solution, and offer no advantage over western dual feed designs.

In this case. Initially they were supposed to fire together. I.e. deliver twice the volume of fire. But with the fall of the Soviet Union and loss of funding the CONOPS got muddled.

If, say, a BMPT only meets 1 type of target, then only 1 cannon will actually fire.

Some sources indicate this is a legacy of the combat module's development history. Initially it carried an AGL where the second gun is, and it wasn't set up to fire the AGL and autocannon at the same time (for obvious reasons).

Vehicles with either a high caliber gun or medium caliber gun don't need MANPADs unless they're dedicated AA vehicles.

Provided their FCS is capable of handling threats like rapidly moving helos and small UAVs.

 

[Big_Zucchini]

You know I am a great believer in ground forces having strong AA and AAA. Besides your normal organic air defence I believe that any mobile unit should be able to provide its own VSHORAD out to around a 6 - 8 km range. It doesn't take much to add MANPAD capability to a vehicle and in the modern battlefield there are a lot of flying nasties that want to ruin your day. You can get sights for the vehicle that enabling targeting of both ground and airborne targets. The vehicles don't need radars and they can generally use the sensors and target designators that they already have.

I am also a great believer in distributed air defense. And you're spot on about the utilization of existing components part.
But I think you should look at bit beyond the traditional. MANPADs? C'mon man. They're big, bulky, and a logistical and training burden.

Let's disseminate this. What threats are we facing today?
1)Big - ATGMs possess a sufficient energetic envelope to reach out to 6, even 10km out, and hit a maneuvering helicopter. Through optimized computation and high quality sensors, a medium caliber gun, particularly the new 40mm, 50mm, and 57mm adopted globally, can hit MALE drones at close range.

2)Small - Any gun beyond and including 30mm, via programmable ammo, can hit small drones.
HMGs and MMGs should be fused into the total weapons suite to provide a quick short ranged defense vs drones and munitions as well.

In this case. Initially they were supposed to fire together. I.e. deliver twice the volume of fire. But with the fall of the Soviet Union and loss of funding the CONOPS got muddled.

That's even worse. As I said, the tumbling of the autocannons would not allow accurate usage of both in a high rate of fire.

 

[Feanor]

That's even worse. As I said, the tumbling of the autocannons would not allow accurate usage of both in a high rate of fire.

This actually raises some interesting questions. The Shilka is generally considered a good ADS for it's time, as is the Tunguska. Both use multiple auto-cannons. Now neither use the 2A42, one uses a 23mm, the other uses the 2A38 autocannon. Are those more accurate? If yes, why not just use them on the BMPT?

 

[Big_Zucchini]

Unfortunately I do not know the answer to this question. But if you find the real answer, do not expect it to be logical.

 

[Feanor]

Update.

New 30mm ammo is being developed. Allegedly a 30mm APSFDS round is already available, and a HEFRAG programmable round is in the works. It's unclear from the article whether the MoD is purchasing either one. Overall munitions is a weak area for the Russian military, and considerable gains could be made with relatively modest efforts in that area.

Серебряная пуля: российская бронетехника получила «снаряды-убийцы»

Новые боеприпасы справятся не только с легкими боевыми машинами, но даже с танками

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A BMP-3 carrying the Epoha module has been spotted at Kubinka testing grounds.

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Russian MPs have received the first batch of Patrul' MRAPs. It's a less protected and cheaper option compared to the Tayfun MRAPs.

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An interesting photo of T-15s still with the Bumerang-BM modules, the date is unclear.

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A hypersonic version of the Hermes GM is being developed with a different type of missile engine. A reminder, Russia recently showed off the testbed truck for the Hermes NLOS munition.

Создание ракетного комплекса «Клевок-Д2»

Как сообщила газета Известия в материале Антона Лаврова и Романа Крецула Искандер-младший: военные получат гиперзвуковые миниракеты. Новым системам вооружения хватит нескольких секунд, чтобы уничтожить цель на расстоянии ста км, Российские сухопутные войска смогут…

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T-72B3 deliveries continue (B3M of course). Some of them are headed to Kaliningrad region where several existing units are being merged into a Motor-Rifle Division.

Уралвагонзавод поставил МО РФ новую партию модернизированных Т-72Б3

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Перевооружен и опасен: западные границы РФ усилят ракетные супертанки

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A look at new and upgraded armored vehicles deliveries this year.

Somewhere between 20 and 30 T-90M tanks were handed over to both the Tamanskaya 2nd Motor-Rifles, and the Kazan tank school. 10 T-90M tanks had been handed over earlier. 10 T-80BVMs went to the Kantemirovskaya 4th Tanks. 120 T-72B3Ms re-arming the 79th MR BDe, 228th MRRgt, and two tanks btlns of the 239th Tank Rgt both from the 90th Tank Div. Batches also went to the Kazan tank school and Novosibirsk officers academy. Overall ~180 new and upgraded tanks. Another 120 T-72Bs and an unknown number of T-72As were taken out of storage. T-72As have long been used in training centers especially for driver training.

~100 BMP-3s were handed over re-arming all 3 btlns of the 103rd MRRgt of the 150th MRDiv. A batch also went to the 467th Training Center. 60 upgraded BMP-2s have been delivered, at least 20 of them carry the Berezhok, the rest are hard to confirm. One batch went to the new tank regiment of the 127th MRDiv. 10 went to the 21st MRBde, 20 to the Far Eastern Military Academy, 8 to the 201st Military Base. A batch of 20-30 BMP-1AMs went to presumably the 35th Motor-Rifles. They were seen in a train headed towards it. It's also one of the last units reported to still have BMP-1s in service. A total of 3 btln sets of BMD-4Ms and BTR-MDMs went to the VDV this year, 2 to the 7th VDV, one to the 76th.

At least 120 BTR-82As were delivered, 3 btlns to the 205th MRBde re-arming all of it's btlns, and one to 127th Motor-Rifle Div.

8 2S35 howitzers went to the 400th Arty Rgt of the 90th Tank Div. Also it appears that 36 2S19M2s were handed over, 12 going to the 227th Arty Bde (2 batteries for some reason), 10 to the 856th Arty Rgt of the 144th Motor-Rifles, and 10 to the 381st Arty Rgt of the 150th Motor-Rifles. These numbers raise some questions, as 10 howitzers makes little sense. It's likely that the initial press release said something like "over 10" meaning 12 (2 batteries of 6) and it got shortened to 10 somewhere along the line. Reduced-strength batteries would have 4 guns not 6. I'm also unsure why they're delivering what clearly appear to be 2 arty Btlns of 18 guns each (3 6-gun batteries) in batches of 12s. I have a sneaking feeling that something strange is going on with Russian artillery formations. It also appears that they're done upgrading vintage 2S19s into M1s possibly due to having exhausted all available vehicles but more likely due to shifting priorities. They also appear to have halted upgrades of the 2S3, and are continuing the withdrawal of the 2S1 from service.

Поставки бронетехники в Вооруженные силы России в 2020 г.

Набросал небольшой обзор по поставкам в уходящем году. В 2020 г. , в рамках запланированных организационных мероприятий , в Приморье в составе 127-й мотострелковой дивизии сформированы два новых полка мотострелковый и танковый.…

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BTR-82A deliveries are also continuing. At this rate it seems possible that the BTR-80 will be eclipsed by the BTR-82 not the Bumerang.

Миротворцам общевойсковой армии ВВО в Приморье поступили на вооружение 30 новых БТР-82АМ

БТР-82АМ. Архивное фото images11.popmeh.ruМиротворческое подразделение общевойсковой армии Восточного военного округа (ВВО), дислоцированное в Приморском крае, в рамках государственной программы перевооружения получило более 30 новых...

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Another set of BMD-4M and BTR-MDM have been handed over to the 7th VDV. This is the 9th btln handed over, additionally some vehicles have gone to training facilities.

Батальонный комплект бронетехники БМД-4М и БТР-МДМ поступил в Горную десантно-штурмовую дивизию ВДВ

sun9-44.userapi.comБатальонный комплект военной техники поступил на вооружение Горной десантно-штурмовой дивизии ВДВ РФ, дислоцируемой в Южном военном округе. Об этом сообщает Минобороны.Согласно сообщению, на вооружение...

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9-й батальонный комплект машин БМД-4М передан в Воздушно-десантные войска

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9-й батальонный комплект машин БМД-4М передан в Воздушно-десантные войска

25 ноября на территории 108-го гвардейского Кубанского казачьего десантно-штурмового полка 7-й гвардейской горной десантно-штурмовой дивизии в Новороссийске под руководством заместителя командующего ВДВ по материально-техническому обеспечению генерал-майора Наримана Тимергазина состоялся…

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Официальное поступление на вооружение БМД-4М в 108-м гвардейском десантно-штурмовом полку

Как сообщил Департамент информации и массовых коммуникаций Министерства обороны Российской Федерации, 25 ноября 2020 года на территории 7-й гвардейской десантно-штурмовой (горной) дивизии в Новороссийске под руководством заместителя командующего Воздушно-десантных войск (ВДВ) по…

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Russian military intelligence states that they've cut the time from target spotted to target struck by 2.5 times due to improved means of locating and identifying targets, and relaying the information.

Военные России в 2,5 раза сократили время на нанесение удара по противнику

Замначальника главного штаба Сухопутных войск по разведке генерал-майор Алексей Белоусов рассказал об увеличившихся возможностях российской разведки благодаря новой спецтехнике. По его словам, военным удалось сократить время от обнаружения цели до нанесения удара по ней в 2,5 раза.

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There seems to be a good chance that Russia is testing loitering munitions against targets in Syria. There have been reports of such munitions being tested, and reports from Syria of targets allegedly struck by them. Kalashnikov concern purchased ZALA Aerospace, and they have presented the KYB, and it's further developed, the Lancet, at recent Army forums.

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Los drones-Kamikazes rusos (actualizado)

Datos de interés Kalashnikov ofrece en su amplio catálogo una serie de drones de ataque (Kamikazes) que darán qué hablar en los próximos añ...

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A look at the artillery and rocket systems currently being acquired by the Land Forces. It's interesting to note that despite initial speculation about the Tornado-S being a new TEL, if this footage is to be believed, it's the same old TEL with new electronics. I've suspected this for a while, since information about deliveries of the type kept cropping up but no footage of a discernible "new" 300mm MLRS was forthcoming. Another interesting note is that footage of the Uragan-1M keeps showing up as well, though I have no concrete information on deliveries of the type, and there's never more then one in the footage. Note, an Uragan variant was cited using the old missile tubes but on a BAZ truck, possibly due to the age of the original vehicles.

On top of this there was a recent announcement that Tornado-S systems will replace all Smerch and Uragan systems by 2027 (the same source claims the Tornado-G will replace the Grad in the same timeframe, something I really don't believe, the numbers don't add up).

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Перевооружение ВС России: РСЗО «Торнадо-С» заменит «Смерчи» к 2027 году: EADaily

«Плановое перевооружение реактивных артиллерийских подразделений на современные реактивные системы залпового огня семейства «Торнадо» продолжается. К исходу 2027 года РСЗО крупного калибра «Торнадо-С», обладающая повышенными характеристиками и расширенной номенклатурой реактивных снарядов… 18...

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Plans of re-armament of South MD with 2S19M2 howitzers have been announced. Over the past years 2 btlns per year (36 howitzers) have been purchased each year. It appears that West-MD has received quite a few of the type. It's possible that in addition to newly builds, once the 2S35s start to arrive in West MD, some of their M2s will go to South MD.

Кромешная «Мста»: на юг России придут роботизированные артустановки

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МСТА-СМ в ЮВО

Минобороны приступило к оснащению новейшими самоходными артиллерийскими установками (САУ) «Мста-СМ» Южного военного округа. Полное перевооружение артиллерийских бригад и артполков займет один—два года, сообщили «Известиям» источники в оборонном ведомстве. «Новейшую бронетехнику и самоходные орудия…

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An upgrade is planned for existing TOS-1 and 1A variants. The upgrades will take place during planned overhauls. New munitions are planned with an extended range of 15 kms, and have already allegedly been tested during Kavakz-2020. Additionally they're getting new comms, and automatic fire control systems likely in line with regular artillery units.

Машины огонь: самоходные огнеметы ждет серьезная модернизация

Машины огонь: самоходные огнеметы ждет серьезная модернизация Буратино и Солнцепек оснастят новейшими средствами связи и дальнобойными ракетами Тяжелые огнеметные системы (ТОС) Буратино и Солнцепек основательно обновят. Боевым машинам увеличат…

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Машины огонь: самоходные огнеметы ждет серьезная модернизация

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New artillery command systems have been handed over to the ground forces, the 1V181 and 1V198.

1В181 и 1В198

Минобороны России в рамках государственного оборонного заказа на 2020 год получило комплексы автоматизированного управления огнём артиллерийских подразделений 1В181 и 1В198 производства ВНИИ «Сигнал». Об этом сообщили в холдинге «Высокоточные комплексы» госкорпорации «Ростех». «Отгрузка произведена…

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Production of the Bulat guided missile is set to start in 2022. This is probably tied to production of the Kurganets around the same time since the only launcher for it is in the Epokha turret. Though I suppose it could go into BMP-3s with the same turret.

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Серийное производство новейшей ракеты «Булат» начнется в 2022 году

Серийное производство новейшей управляемой ракеты «Булат» намечено на 2022 год. Об этом в пятницу, 27 ноября, сообщил индустриальный директор комплекса вооружений госкорпорации «Ростех» Бекхан Оздоев.

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Trials of new sniper rifles produced under OKR Ugolek are set to start in 2021.

Разработка снайперских винтовок в рамках ОКР «Уголёк»

Как сообщает российский оружейный журнал Калашников в материале Михаила Делягина Когда разгорится Уголёк? , в 2021 году начнутся испытания снайперских винтовок, разработанных в рамках ОКР Уголёк. Снайперские полуавтоматы СВЧ концерна…

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A Tayfun-K MRAP 4X4 was seen in the NKR.

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Plans to completely re-arm the VDV with Kornet ATGMs have been announced. This makes sense, the missile is available and has done well in recent conflicts.

«Корнеты» в тельняшках: десантников перевооружают «ракетами-убийцами»

Новый ПТРК способен уничтожить не только технику, но и отдельных солдат противника

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The decision has been made to purchase the Sprut-SDM1. It's not clear what the timeframes aren't, but they shouldn't be long since it's only an upgrade of the Sprut-SD.

Принято решение закупке самоходной пушки Спрут-СДМ1

Похоже, активизировались попытки продвижения на экспорт ноых товаров, без госиспытаний и принятия на вооружения это непросто. А уже сколько их примут и нужны ли они - другой вопрос. Так с Терминатором, и со Спрутом. Российский десант оснастят легкими плавающими…

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Development continues on the Ptsitselov SHORAD for the VDV, it appears to be a modified Sosna SAM on a BMD-4M chasis.

Ptitselov, nuevo sistema de defensa aérea para las VDV rusas (actualizado)

Noticias VDV Shamanov anunció unos días atrás el desarrollo del nuevo sistema de defensa aérea para las tropas VDV rusas destacando que se...

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Deliveries of the Armata family of vehicles have been pushed back to 2021.

Серийные поставки танка "Армата" в войска начнутся в 2021 году

Глава госкорпорации Ростех Сергей Чемезов назвал его лучшим в мире МОСКВА, 7 декабря. /ТАСС/. Серийные поставки в Вооруженные силы РФ новейшего танка Т-14 Армата начнутся в 2021 году. Об этом в понедельник на брифинге сообщил глава госкорпорации Ростех Сергей…

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This might be footage of combat use of a Russian loitering munition in Syria. Watch the video from the 44 seconds mark.

 

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Update.

A pair of interesting slides came out recently discussing Russian projects for next-generation ATGM projects. It lists a number of guided-missile projects, and suggests that the target ranges have expanded and they're once again trying to work on a multi-purpose light guided missile. This shows that work is proceeding and at least some of it is at the OKR stage. Given that the Izd. 305 has been successfully tested, and has been used in Syria, its possible that they're looking at simply transferring the LMUR to a ground-based chassis. But some of the contents of this slide suggest that there's more then that.

Основные направления развития противотанковых ракетных комплексов в Российской Федерации

Небезынтересные материалы (слайды) об основных направлениях развития противотанковых ракетных комплексов в Российской Федерации из доклада С.А. Баканеева Концептуальные идеи и основные результаты исследований военно-научных школ Михайловской военной артиллерийской академии на XXIII…

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The 27th Motor-Rifles has taken delivery of 8 T-90MS tanks, likely in preparation for the Victory Day parade. However it shows that deliveries of the type are continuing. We can expect to see the type continue to show up West MD in the 2nd Motor-Rifles and the 27th.

27-я отдельная мотострелковая бригада получила восемь танков Т-90М

Как сообщила 10 марта 2021 года пресс-служба Западного военного округа, партия из восьми единиц модернизированных танков Т-90М Прорыв поступила в [27-ю отдельную] Севастопольскую мотострелковую бригаду [1-й] гвардейской танковой армии Западного военного округа. Танки Т-90М,…

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27-я мотострелковая бригада получила первую партию танков Т-90М

https://tvzvezda.ru/news/forces/content/20213102327-1HTB3.html https://function.mil.ru/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12348272@egNews Партия из 8 единиц модернизированных танков Т-90М Прорыв поступила в [27-ю] Севастопольскую мотострелковую бригаду гвардейской танковой армии Западного…

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The 2nd Motor-Rifles are also expecting 2S35 howitzers this year.

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Ground forces plans for 2021 include 90 T-72B3Ms, 80 T-80BVMs, a "party" of T-90M tanks (more then 8) some to the Kazan' tankers school, 120 BMP-3s, 280 BMP-2Ms, and around 300 BTR-82A and AMs. Not mentioned are the BMP-1AM that are being delivered to East MD. Also "over 35" (so 36) Msta-SM and Tornado-G (it's somewhat unclear, total or each), 2 btlns of BMD-4Ms,

Планы поставок бронетехники в Вооруженные силы России на 2021-й год.

расширим и углубИм тему поднятую в записи ув.bmpd источник - https://function.mil.ru/news_page/country/more.htm?id=12345606@egNews До конца текущего года в соединения и воинские части Сухопутных войск Вооруженных Сил Российской Федерации спланировано к поступлению более 800 единиц бронетанковой…

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The 18th Motor-Rifles Division has been formed in Kaliningrad region. Obviously not the entire division is up and running. Optimistically 2 motor-rifle rgts are up and running.

В Калининградской области сформирована 18-я гвардейская мотострелковая дивизия

Как сообщила пресс-служба Западного военного округа, 2 марта 2021 года заместитель Министра обороны Российской Федерации начальник Главного военно-политического управления Вооруженных Сил Российской Федерации генерал-полковник Андрей Картаполов в ходе рабочей поездки в соединения и…

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In South MD the 19th Motor-Rifles are turning from a brigade into a division, absorbing some other units into them in the process.

19-я мотострелковая дивизия Южного военного округа.

как-то я пропустил. А ведь уже разворачивается 19-я мотострелковая дивизия на базе 19-й мотострелковой бригады. 15 февраля 2020 г. Первая репетиция Парада Победы в г. Владикавказ. Ещё 19-я бригада. источник https://youtu.be/Ee_k-_4ixYc 17 июня 2020 г. Одна из последних репетиция Парада Победы в г.…

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Msta-SM (2S19M2) howitzers are being equipped with a new "unified control system - tactical level" ESU TZ. In the past two main systems of this type were tried, the Adromeda-D for the VDV and the Sozvezdie for the ground forces. The Sozvezdie reportedly did not pass muster while the Andromeda-D was deployed in multiple VDV units (its unclear whether the entire VDV was equipped with it or not). Sozvezdie-2M was sold to India as part of an upgrade package for the T-90S. It's unclear which system, or possibly an entirely new one, is being fielded here.

Единая система управления тактического звена

«Уралвагонзавод» устанавливает на перспективные самоходные артиллерийские системы аппаратуру, которая позволит объединить их в рамках единой системы управления тактического звена (ЕСУ ТЗ). Об этом сообщили в концерне. В результате такие орудия, как «Мста-С» и «Коалиция-СВ», можно будет включить в…

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A look at the loader vehicle for the new 2S38 AAA. This comes as new programmable rounds for both the 57mm and the 30mm are being tested.

Транспортно-загрузочная машина 9Т260 самоходного зенитного артиллерийского комплекса "Деривация-ПВО"

Как сообщило 2 февраля 2021 года информационное агентство ТАСС, транспортно-загрузочная машина 9Т260 нового 57-мм самоходного зенитного артиллерийского комплекса 1К150 Деривация-ПВО способна заряжать боевую машину комплекса на переднем крае поля боя. Об этом сообщили ТАСС в пресс-службе…

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В РФ приступили к испытанию «умных» снарядов для ЗАК «Деривация-ПВО»

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A new CBRN recon vehicle has been developed, and it's using the Tayfun-K single-piece chassis. It was an interesting MRAP/APC concept and its not surprising that Kamaz wants to find a niche for the vehicle but in my opinion this is a mistake. The type should either be adopted as a standard MRAP, with all the variants, or not adopted at all.

«Росхимзащита» разработала новую машину РХБ-разведки для армии

tass.ruМОСКВА, 29 января. /ТАСС/. Тульский завод (входит в корпорацию «Росхимзащита» госкорпорации «Ростех») завершил создание новейшей машины радиационной, химической и биологической (РХБ) разведки РХМ-9. Об этом...

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Remains of the extended range Kornet ATGM were found in Syria.

Управляемые ракеты 9М133ФМ-3 в Сирии

В последнее время сирийскими правительственными силами в районе долины Эль-Габ на стыке провинций Хама и Идлиб довольно активно используются новые управляемые ракеты с фугасной термобарической боевой частью 9М133ФМ-3 для ПТРК Корнет с дальностью увеличенной до 10 км. Там их останки уже…

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A new Krasnopol'-D extended range guided artillery shell is to start trials. It makes sense to upgrade the Krasnopol' which is far from new and has been used in combat recently. Guided arty shells are also planned for the 2S7M 203mm SP artillery.

В России испытают новейший управляемый снаряд для гаубиц

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Мощнейшая пушка "Малка" получит боеприпасы нового поколения

Модернизированная самоходная пушка 2С7М "Малка", одно из самых мощных орудий своего класса в мире, в будущем получит боеприпасы нового поколения, в том числе... РИА Новости, 27.11.2020

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The Zemledelie multiple-launch minelayer has been delivered to the armed forces

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An upgraded missile, the 9M333, for the Strela-10M SHORAD has been accepted for service and deliveries have begun. Its unclear how significant this is given the limitations of the system, and the fact that the Sosna (Ptsitselov for the VDV) replacement is just around the corner. Although there are some reports that the system will get significantly upgraded electro-optics and a radar, possibly delaying its entry into service.

Начато производство модернизированной зенитной управляемой ракеты 9М333 для ЗРК «Стрела-10М»

Как сообщило 24 декабря 2020 года АО Концерн Калашников (входит в состав Госкорпорации Ростех), оно завершило испытания и начало серийное производство модернизированной зенитной управляемой ракеты 9М333, предназначенной для зенитных ракетных комплексов семейства…

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Новости проекта «Птицелов»: унификация и интеллектуальные системы

ЗРК "Сосна" серийного облика на шасси БМП-3. "Птицелов" для сухопутных войск будет похожим. Кадр из репортажа т/к "Звезда" В настоящее время для сухопутных и воздушно-десантных войск разрабатывается перспективный зенитный ракетный комплекс ближнего действия

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An interesting photo of a T-14 firing.

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A shot of Tayfun MRAPs being loaded up for transports.

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[Big_Zucchini]

@Feanor can you please tell what AFVs are currently refurbished and what are currently in production as new units, for the Russian ground forces?

 

[Feanor]

@Feanor can you please tell what AFVs are currently refurbished and what are currently in production as new units, for the Russian ground forces?

Sure.

MBTs

New - some T-90Ms (quantities are unclear)
Refurbished - possibly some T-90Ms (initially it was reported that most of the T-90Ms would be upgrades of the existing T-90 fleet, but contradictory information has come out), T-72B3Ms, T-80BVMs (note some T-72As have been reactivated for training purposes, likely driver training).

Light Armor

New - BMP-3 and BTR-82A, note the BMP-3 currently produced is not the same BMP-3 that went into production in the late 80s or even the mid 2000s. Some sort of upgrades took place to the FCS, and likely comms and nagivation though the last two parts are not clear. New BMD-4Ms and BTR-MDMs.
Refurbished - BMP-2M (the Berezhok variant), BTR-82AM (a BTR-80 hull refurbished and with a new turret, comms and navigation, but old engine, and no spall liner). Also a refurbishment program with extremely minor upgrades was run on the entire fleet of BMD-2s, and between 2010 and 2015ish the entire BMD-1 fleet was upgraded into BMD-2s (new turret and gun). Practically all BMD-3s were refurbished into CBRN recon vehicles for the VDV (only a small number were ever built, maybe ~50-100 total if that). Some BMP-1s have been recently refurbished into the BMP-1AM by installing the combat module off of the BTR-82A on them.

SP Arty
New - Msta-SM 2S19M2, and Koalitsiya-SV 2S35. Briefly produced but likely no longer in production now the 2S34 Hosta, and 2S23 Nona-SVK (the latter may still be in low-rate production, but it's unlikely) TOS-1A heavy thermobaric MLRS and most recently the first batch of TOS-2 MLRS on an armored truck chassis.
Refurbished - Two programs for upgrading 2S3 to the 2S3M standard, and 2S19 to the 2S19M1 standard were run 2010-2020, but both appear to have ended. This doesn't mean all vehicle have been upgraded, they haven't, only that the programs are no longer active. Also there is a program for upgrading the 2S7 Pion-S 203mm super-heavy howitzers but details are lacking.

SP ATGM Carriers
New - some Khrizantema-S (roughly 1 btln every 2 years), some Kornet-P (I'm aware of literally 1 btln, but allegedly purchases were meant to continue) a Kornet carrier on the BMP-3 chassis, some Kornet-D1 (Kornet carrier on the Tigr-M chassis).
Refurbished - there has been talk of a Shturm-SM complex, using Ataka ATGMs to upgrade the Shturm-S but I have not seen evidence of deliveries.

Armored Trucks/Cars
New - various Tigr variants including Tigr-M and Tigr-SpN. Kamaz Tayfun in both 6X6 and 4X4 variants. Some Tayfun-Ural 6X6 were purchased but it looks like they lost the contest to the Kamaz variant.
Refurbished - none that I'm aware of.

Special Purpose Vehicles
New - some BMR-3s have been purchased though the quantities and current status of the program is unclear. It's a mine-clearing vehicle on the T-90 chassis. Some BMO-Ts have also been purchased. This is essentially an APC on the T-72 chassis. It's meant for flamethrower (rocket-propelled of course) units in the RKhBZ. Some were purchased but the program appears to have ended with most flamethrower units still using the BMO-L based on the MT-LB. There is talk of starting purchases of the new UBIM multi-purpose engineers vehicle on a T-90M chassis that are likely to turn into reality. Some BREM-L were purchased new (BMP-3 based ARV), also some BREM-K (BTR-80 based ARV).
Refurbished - I honestly don't know. Some older BTS-2 vehicles were in service and now aren't, while some "new" BREM-1M vehicles have entered service side by side with the T-72B3. It's not clear if the BREM-1M is a new build or refurbished BREM-1. The replacement of the BTS line seems to point to the former but I have no other evidence.

Armored AA
New - both the 2S38 and the Sosna/Ptitselov programs envision armored AA vehicles on the BMP-3 chassis, and possibly the BTR-82 chassis but neither has begun deliveries as of yet. Tor-M2s are being delivered, and their chassis is iirc armored.
Refurbished - there are unsubstantiated reports of refurbished and upgrades to the 2S6 Tunguska fleet.