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A Russian government delegation visited the Remdiesel plant in Naberezhnye Chelny, which is one of the main production centers for wheeled armored vehicles in the country. In connection with this visit, the capacities were demonstrated, which, in particular, produce a new armored car "Predator" 4x4.
"Predator":
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The corresponding video drew attention in the Western press, pointing out that the vehicles manufactured here are actively equipped with radio monitoring and direction finding systems that track radio signals and determine the location of enemy drones, increasing the reaction time of crews to attacks from UAVs. Other complexes are already responsible for their neutralization, which are also included with the equipment, due to radio–electronic or kinetic effects.
TTX "Predator":
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Western observers appreciated the new model, the Predator, which is preparing for testing. As noted, this machine, created on the basis of the Lens, is a lightweight BA optimized for performing various combat missions on armor, and not for participating in mechanized breakthroughs.:
TTX "Predator":
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As indicated by Western observers, wheeled vehicles have occupied a special niche in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.: