Armament of the Russian Army
- Thread starter Soldier35
- Start date
Soldier35
Trusted Member
- Thread starter
- #1,802
Russian "Knyaz Vandal Novgorodsky" FPV drones, controlled via fiber-optic cable, have been equipped with microphones. The use of a microphone allows for the detection of approaching enemy vehicles; thanks to this feature, the drone takes off less frequently, thereby conserving battery power.
Soldier35
Trusted Member
- Thread starter
- #1,804
The new "Iva" MANPADS was spotted in a Russian media report on the operations of mobile air defense units. It is worth noting that the Ministry of Defense has not yet made any official announcement regarding the system. Visually, the "Iva" resembles the Chinese QW-18 or QW-19 MANPADS, with certain elements bearing a resemblance to the Chinese QW-1. It also looks similar to the Iranian Misagh-1/2. The "Iva" has been given its own designation, suggesting that the licensed production of low-cost MANPADS may have been established. Another theory is that the systems were supplied to Russia by North Korea or Iran; notably, these do not appear to be old stockpiles, as the launch container is of a modern design. Why does Russia need a different type of MANPADS? The likely plan is to equip Russian air defense units with low-cost MANPADS.
Soldier35
Trusted Member
- Thread starter
- #1,812
Russian "Shturm" unmanned tanks were demonstrated in action for the first time during the "Tsentr-2026" command-and-staff exercises. The "Shturm" unmanned tank was developed based on the T-72 and T-90 platforms. Currently, it is a prototype; it lacks active drone defense, and the top of the tank remains unprotected.
The tank is armed with a shortened 125mm D-414 gun (carrying 22 rounds) and a coaxial 7.62mm PKTM machine gun. At present, the tank is controlled by three operators from a command post mounted on a tank chassis, with a communication range of up to 3,000 meters. This setup is temporary; future versions will utilize the "Rassvet" satellite communication system. Remote control allows the tanks to reach speeds of up to 40 km/h. The "Shturm" tank comes in several combat variants.
In addition to the standard gun-equipped version, the tank can carry a launcher for "Shmel-M" thermobaric rocket-assisted flamethrowers. A variant has also been developed featuring twin 30mm 2A42 automatic cannons, a PKTM machine gun, and an RPO-2 launcher. Furthermore, the "Shturm" tank can be fitted with a launcher for 16 unguided 220mm thermobaric rockets capable of engaging an area of up to 25,000 square meters.
The tank is armed with a shortened 125mm D-414 gun (carrying 22 rounds) and a coaxial 7.62mm PKTM machine gun. At present, the tank is controlled by three operators from a command post mounted on a tank chassis, with a communication range of up to 3,000 meters. This setup is temporary; future versions will utilize the "Rassvet" satellite communication system. Remote control allows the tanks to reach speeds of up to 40 km/h. The "Shturm" tank comes in several combat variants.
In addition to the standard gun-equipped version, the tank can carry a launcher for "Shmel-M" thermobaric rocket-assisted flamethrowers. A variant has also been developed featuring twin 30mm 2A42 automatic cannons, a PKTM machine gun, and an RPO-2 launcher. Furthermore, the "Shturm" tank can be fitted with a launcher for 16 unguided 220mm thermobaric rockets capable of engaging an area of up to 25,000 square meters.
