The Armata tank has received new shells, state tests of the entire complex will be completed in 2022.
This was announced in an interview with Interfax by the first deputy chairman of the Board of the Military-Industrial Commission (MIC) of Russia Andrey Yelchaninov.
"The tests are continuing. This year, the new ammunition for the tank also entered state tests. We expect them to be completed in full in 2022. More than 40 Armata tanks will be transferred to the troops after 2023," Yelchaninov said.
According to him, the T-14 is a step forward for decades, the re-equipment of troops for this machine will be phased and smooth as the service life of tanks of previous generations expires.
The Armata platform was developed by Uralvagonzavod Concern as a base for the T-14 main battle tank, the T-15 heavy infantry fighting vehicle and the T-16 armored recovery vehicle. Armored vehicles on the Armata platform are being tested.
