More than 2.5 thousand new weapons and military equipment were delivered to the Ground forces in 2020, commander-in-chief Oleg Salyukov said
MOSCOW, December 9. /TASS/. State tests of a new line of samples of artillery and mortar weapons on various types of chassis, which is being developed as part of the development work "Outline", are scheduled to be completed next year. This was announced by the commander-in-chief of the Land forces, General of the army Oleg Salyukov.
"As part of the development work" Sketch", state tests are being conducted, which are planned to be completed in 2021 of a whole line of samples of highly mobile mortar weapons on various types of chassis, including for operations in the Arctic region, "Salyukov said in an interview with the Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper.
According to him, this will increase the mobility and fire capabilities of the battalion-level artillery.
Earlier, in an interview with Rossiyskaya Gazeta, the commander-in-chief said that the development of the line will be completed in 2022 and the military Department planned to purchase this weapon as part of the state defense order.
New models of weapons
More than 2.5 thousand new weapons and military equipment were delivered to the Ground forces this year, Salyukov said. "In order to increase combat capabilities and update the fleet of equipment in 2020, military units and formations of the Ground forces received more than 2.5 thousand new basic weapons, military and special equipment, "he said in an interview with Krasnaya Zvezda.
According to him, for the air defense forces of the Ground forces, modern Buk-M3 anti-aircraft missile systems are purchased, which occupy a leading position in the world, as well as the latest portable air defense systems "Verba".
In addition, the rocket compounds receive the Tornado-S MLRS with increased characteristics in range, accuracy of fire and an expanded range of high-power rocket projectiles.
"Artillery units of combined-arms formations receive the Tornado-G MLRS and the Msta-SM self-propelled howitzers, which have the ability to automatically aim at the target. In anti-tank units - anti-tank missile systems "Chrysanthemum-SP" with a unique ability to break through the armor protection of all modern tanks in any weather conditions, " - said the commander-in-chief.
Purchase of tanks and IFVs
He also said that complexes with unmanned aerial vehicles, intelligence, control and communications "Sagittarius", protected cars "Typhoon-K"are being purchased for intelligence units.
"Modern t-72B3M and T-80BVM tanks, BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles, upgraded BMP-2 with the Berezhok combat compartment and BTR-82A armored personnel carriers are being purchased for tank and motorized rifle units," the General added.
Armored Vehicles " Athlete"
State tests of armored vehicles of the "Athlete" family will be completed next year, the commander-in-chief of the Ground forces said.
"Currently, state tests of armored vehicles of the "Athlete" family are being conducted,which have increased security and load capacity with high mobility indicators. It is planned to complete the state tests next year, " Salyukov said.
The new generation of armored vehicles " Athlete "was developed by the" Military-industrial company " by order of the Russian defense Ministry as part of the development work of the same name. For the first time, the "Athlete" was presented to the General public at the international military-technical forum "Army-2019".
The vehicles of the family have a 4x4 wheel formula and are designed for transporting personnel and military cargo with the required level of protection, towing trailers, mounting weapons, military and special equipment.
As standard, they are equipped with anti-traumatic seats for all crew members and air conditioning. The level of ballistic protection of armored vehicles in the basic configuration corresponds to the second level in terms of General technical requirements.
The main differences between the new car and the tiger armored car produced by the military industrial complex are the increased load capacity up to 1,600 kg, mine resistance increased three times compared to the Tiger armored car, and a more powerful Russian-made YaMZ-5347-24 diesel engine with a maximum power of 240 HP.
New sniper rifle
According to the commander-in-chief, a new Russian self-loading sniper rifle designed for ground forces units is undergoing state tests. "Currently, state tests of a promising 7.62 mm self-loading sniper rifle and sights with improved tactical and technical characteristics are being conducted," he said.
According to him, the development of new small arms and grenade launchers is one of the priorities of the Ground forces. "Along with promising models of weapons, great importance is given to the creation of combat equipment for military personnel, promising models of small arms, grenade launchers and ammunition for them," the commander-in-chief said.
The most modern model of the Russian self-loading sniper rifle, produced in series, is the SVDM cartridge 7, 62x54r developed by the Kalashnikov Group of companies (part of the rostec state Corporation).
Uran-9 combat robot"
State tests of the Russian robotic complex (RTK) "Uran-9" will be completed in 2020. "This year, state tests of the Uran-9 combat RTK are being completed," Salyukov said.
According to him, a number of robotic platforms of various classes are currently being developed. "At the same time, in order to form high - tech units of the Ground forces, work is continuing on the creation of ground-based heavy and medium-class RTCs (Shturm and Soratnik)," Salyukov added.
The commander-in-chief stressed the importance of equipping the troops with new robotics. "The introduction of troops and the development of the theory of their combat use will contribute to changing the order and methods of using combined - arms formations in the conduct of combat operations," he said.
The Uran-9 combat robot system is designed for reconnaissance, fire support, and tank destruction. Its mass is 12 tons. the Uran-9 is equipped with a 30-mm 2A72 automatic gun, a 7.62-mm machine gun, a bumblebee-M rocket flamethrower, and an Ataka guided weapons system with anti-tank missiles.