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Serial production of the T-14 Armata tank begins
A new T-14 Armata tank is being put into mass production in Russia.
"Among the main, I would say powerful or breakthrough projects for the supply of the Ministry of Defense, we can mention our new T-14 tank, which everyone in the world is already talking about, we are launching it into mass production," Vladimir Artyakov, Deputy General Director of Rostec, said on the Rossiya 24 TV channel.
Unusual Grad rocket launcher spotted in Afghanistan
The militants of the Taliban movement (recognized as terrorist and banned in the Russian Federation) armed themselves with an unusual version of the BM-21 Grad. The launcher, which has forty guides, is installed on the American Navistar International 7000 MV.
Preliminary tests of the power supply kit for the BMP-3 have begun
The tests should end in 2022, the NPO Elektromashina reported
The power supply kit for the BMP-3, necessary for the modernization of armored vehicles, has reached the stage of preliminary tests, they should end in 2022. This was reported to TASS on Monday in the press service of JSC NPO Elektromashina, which developed the kit.
A batch of T-72B3M tanks was sent to the troops
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation will soon receive a new batch of T-72B3M. The tanks were overhauled at Uralvagonzavod, which is part of the UVZ Concern (Rostec State Corporation).
According to the press service of the enterprise, the military equipment has passed comprehensive tests and was accepted by the customer according to the terms of the contract.
NI: T-14 "Armata" will become a formidable opponent on the battlefield
All you need to know about the Russian T-14 tank is that it cannot be stopped. So begins the review of "Armata" in The National Interest. The car harmoniously combines wide impact capabilities, powerful protection and high technology.
Ukraine will test "Sturm-SM" in 2022
Defense Express: tests of the Sturm-SM self-propelled ATGM are planned to be completed in 2022
The State Kiev Design Bureau (GKKB) "Luch" plans to complete state tests of the self-propelled anti-tank missile system (ATGM) "Sturm-SM" in 2022. This was announced by the head of the Ukrainian enterprise Oleg Korostelev in an interview with Defense Express.
The US called the Ukrainian exercises with Javelin a "big surprise" for Russia
Defense Blog: Ukrainian military used Javelin against targets protected by bars
The Ukrainian military conducted exercises using FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile systems manufactured by the United States. During the maneuvers, the military hit targets protected by lattice screens. In the Defense Blog publication, the shooting was called a "big surprise" for Russia.
The "Double" systems of modernized Russian tanks have increased their firepower
The exercises of the Central Military District were held in the Orenburg region at the Totsky training ground. According to the press service of the Central Military District, at these field events, the commanders of the T-72B3 main battle tanks mastered the skills of gunners.
Projectiles for "Derivation-air defense" will allow destroying mini- and micro-UAVs of the "Phantom-4" type
The anti-aircraft artillery complex is designed to replace the outdated ZSU "Shilka" and twin anti-aircraft installations ZU-23
The anti-aircraft artillery complex (ZAC) "Derivation-Air defense" will allow the use of projectiles with programmable detonation to destroy micro- and mini-drones (UAVs). This was announced in an interview with the newspaper "Krasnaya Zvezda" by the head of the military air defense of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Alexander Leonov.
The Russian military was supplied with upgraded vehicles for the evacuation of tanks
Uralvagonzavod sent a batch of upgraded BRAM-1M vehicles to the military
Uralvagonzavod (UVZ, part of Rostec State Corporation) supplied the Russian military with armored BRAM-1M repair and evacuation vehicles. They are designed to evacuate tanks. This is reported by TASS with reference to the press service of the enterprise.
The readiness of the new Russian "Shell" has been revealed
Lieutenant General Alexander Leonov: the development of the Pantsir-SM-SV missile defense system will be completed in 2022
The development of a modification of the anti-aircraft missile and cannon complex (ZRPC) "Pantsir-SM-SV" on a tracked chassis for Ground and Airborne troops is planned to be completed next year. In an interview with Krasnaya Zvezda, the readiness of the new Russian air defense system was revealed by the head of the military air defense (Air defense) of the Russian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Alexander Leonov.
Expensive performance: Could Javelin break through the T-64B tower in Ukraine
During the recent ostentatious launches of the American FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank complex, the Ukrainian military resorted to crude manipulations to demonstrate good results.
The latest Chinese VT-4 will displace outdated British tanks in Nigeria
Nigerian Ground Forces continue to operate obsolete British Vickers Mk tanks.3, however, it is expected that they will soon be replaced by the latest Chinese-made VT-4.
The first batch of Vickers Mk.3 was acquired by the defense department of this state forty years ago. In total, according to various sources, a little more than 80 combat vehicles were received. Currently, only a few dozen remain on the move, and from time to time they are thrown into battle against terrorist groups operating on the territory of the country.
UVZ mastered the production of T-90M "Breakthrough" tanks - CEO
Uralvagonzavod Concern (UVZ, Rostec) has mastered the production of new T-90M "Breakthrough" tanks, said the head of UVZ Alexander Potapov.
At the exercises, the ZVO demonstrated new ways of conducting combat with tanks and helicopters
New ways of conducting combat with tanks, artillery and helicopters were demonstrated during exercises in the Voronezh region, the press service of the Western Military District (ZVO) reported.
A gathering of the Black Sea Fleet command staff with a training landing of marines took place in Crimea
The Russian military held a gathering of the command staff of the Black Sea Fleet (Black Sea Fleet) in Crimea with exercises of ships and marines, the navy said on Saturday.
Serial production of Armata has been launched in Russia
Rostec announced the launch of serial production of the T-14 Armata tank
Rostec State Corporation announced the launch of serial production of the T-14 tank on the Armata platform. Vladimir Artyakov, the first deputy director of the state corporation, said this in an interview with the Rossiya-24 TV channel, Interfax reports.
"Derivation-air defense" will be able to get the enemy's special equipment in the shelter, the source said
The anti-aircraft artillery complex (ZAK) "Derivation-Air defense", armed with a 57 mm caliber cannon, will be able to hit the enemy with special guided shells, hiding from a direct shot in a trench, trench or behind a parapet, appropriate tests are being conducted, a source in the defense industry complex told RIA Novosti.
How secret was the BM-21 Grad during the battles for Damansky in March 1969
We continue to write about the myths that have arisen around some samples of Soviet weapons. We have already talked about the T-62 tanks, now let's remember about another hero of the events at Damansky - BM-21 "Grad". This multiple rocket launcher system is also called secret in many publications, they say, nothing was known about it before these battles.
Uralvagonzavod supplied upgraded repair and evacuation vehicles to the Russian Army
They are designed to evacuate emergency tanks, including from the enemy fire zone
Uralvagonzavod (UVZ, part of Rostec State Corporation) I sent a batch of upgraded armored repair and evacuation vehicles BRAM-1M under the state defense order to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. This was reported to TASS in the press service of the plant.