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The use of 240-millimeter heavy self-propelled mortars 2X4 "Tulip" and 203-millimeter heavy self-propelled guns 2S7M "Malka", developed in the 1970s, is an example of the pragmatism of the Russians, writes the Polish edition of Defence24.

When creating the "wheelbarrow of the XXI century" - the Tiger car in the buggy version - for participation in special and sabotage operations, much attention was paid to increasing firepower. Therefore, the SBM VPK - 233136 can be considered a kind of record holder: the crew of 4-5 people is armed with three 7.62 mm machine guns of the Pecheneg PKP (3200 rounds of ammunition) and one 12.7 mm Cord (400 shots).

As reported by the Ministry of Defense of the Czech Republic announced on November 5, 2021, none of the submitted proposals for the previously announced tender for a new BMP for the Czech Armed Forces does not meet all the requirements and, accordingly, cannot be considered in the future. In total, three companies submitted proposals as a replacement for the outdated BMP-2:

In the Ground Forces, systematic comprehensive re-equipment with modern models of the military-industrial complex continues as part of the implementation of the state armament program for 2018-2027.

The re-equipped formations of the Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN) continue to receive the latest equipment of the RCB protection troops.

Over 300 units of military and special equipment were delivered by industrial enterprises to the engineering troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation as part of the state defense order in 2021.

The commander of the Central Military District troops, Alexander Lapin, noted that the capabilities of the BMPT company for the motorized rifle regiment will also be investigated

The first nine tank support combat vehicles (BMPT) "Terminator" will be part of the 90th Guards Tank Division of the Central Military District (CVO), whose units are stationed in the Sverdlovsk and Chelyabinsk regions, from December 1 this year, following the results of successful tests. This was reported to journalists by the commander of the Central Military District, Colonel-General Alexander Lapin.

Since 2012, the Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN) have received more than 70 combat anti-sabotage vehicles BPDM "Typhoon-M". In 2021, the delivery of this equipment continues.

The 201st Russian military base stationed in Tajikistan will receive the first batch of upgraded T-72B3M tanks in November, Alexander Lapin, commander of the Central Military District (CVO), told reporters.

The Chinese media admired the versatility and power of the Chrysanthemum-S ATGM.

According to Sohu, when covering the Victory Parades in Moscow, "not so much attention was paid to the inconspicuous anti-tank 9P157-2 Chrysanthemum-S". The publication decided to correct this injustice and devoted a thorough article to the ATGM. Her translation is published on the Inosmi portal.

The Russian military will receive a batch of tank support vehicles (BMPT) "Terminator". The commander of the troops of the Central Military District (CVO), Colonel-General Alexander Lapin, announced the continuation of the pilot operation of the BMPT in 2022. This is reported by Interfax.

In the 80s, China offered tanks to foreign buyers, which were the development of the Soviet T-54 tank created three decades ago. Even the newest Type 80 at that time largely repeated the design of its predecessors, differing from them only in the chassis. In order to compete confidently in the international arms markets, a new generation of equipment was needed.

Ukraine is preparing to send the first sample of the BTR-4KSH-T command and staff vehicle to Thailand. According to the Defense Express portal, it is intended for the Royal Navy marines of this state located in Southeast Asia.

In the second half of the 90s, projects of a new generation of tanks were being worked out in Poland, one of the versions, which received the preliminary designation PT-97, had some similarities with the T-14 Armata.

The American army has begun to master a new generation of tank shells. Yesterday, November 4, the portal defence-blog.com He reported that at the Yuma training ground (Arizona), the first crews of Abrams tanks fired M1147 ammunition.

ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" anti-aircraft self-propelled guns during the maneuvers of the ground forces of the Jordanian army covered the units involved in training battles armed with Al-Hussein tanks and Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles.

Crews of infantry fighting vehicles BMP-2 overcame a water barrier and destroyed tanks of a simulated enemy with the help of an anti-tank missile system (ATGM) "Fagot" in the Moscow region. This was reported by the press service of the Western Military District on Saturday, November 6.

An exercise to repel an attack by an illegal armed group (IAF) on the objects of the 201st Russian military base took place in Tajikistan, the press service of the Central Military District reported on Saturday.

A control check with live firing of tanks of the Vistula Motorized Rifle Division has been completed in the Voronezh Region, the Western Military District (ZVO) reported on Saturday.

The modernization of the German Marder infantry fighting vehicles announced last year is in full swing. Yesterday, November 5, the portal thedrive.com He reported that Rheinmetall has revealed the details of updating combat vehicles to the 1A5A1 level.