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Moscow continues to strengthen its air defense systems. Eyewitnesses witnessed the installation of a Pantsir-SMD air defense system on the roof of a building, carried out by a Mi-26T helicopter. This isn't the first time; Pantsir-S1 air defense systems were installed on Moscow buildings in 2023. Installing the air defense system on a building allows the radar to operate normally, as buildings block the signals.
They clearly dont learn do they... anything stationary that close is waiting to be seal clubbed. A shame, Be-200 is such a nice aircraft. I cannot see the purpose of keeping it there, search and rescue in the black sea ?
The "High-Precision Complexes" have delivered a batch of BMD-2Ms with the "Bereg" combat module to the military
The "High-Precision Complexes" holding of the Rostec State Corporation, as part of the fulfillment of the state defense order, has delivered to the customer a batch of modernized airborne combat vehicles BMD-2 with the "Bereg" combat module. This module has increased firepower and target engagement range, expanding the combat capabilities of Airborne Troops units.
The BMD-2s have undergone a major overhaul and deep modernization to the BMD-2M level. The armored vehicles have received "Bereg" combat modules with an improved sighting system, enhanced fire control system, and "Kornet" guided weapons. Thus, the upgraded combat vehicles can hit a wide range of military targets at any time of day, including tanks and other armored vehicles, fortifications, and reinforcements.
"Specialists of our 'High-Precision Complexes' are constantly improving the equipment based on the experience of its real use. The modernized BMD-2 with the 'Bereg' combat module is a direct result of such work. It has become more technologically advanced and more convenient for the crew, putting it on a par with the BMP-2M equipped with the 'Berezhok' combat module. Moreover, the efficiency of the vehicle has reached a new level: more formidable weapons allow it to 'reach' the enemy at an increased distance, which increases its survivability and ensures the safety of military personnel," noted the industrial director of the Rostec State Corporation's Weapons Cluster, member of the Bureau of the Russian Union of Machine Builders, Bekhan Ozdoev.
The BMD-2M combat vehicles are equipped with additional protection kits and electronic warfare systems. The equipment has passed all necessary tests and was accepted by representatives of the military acceptance commission.
The "High-Precision Complexes" holding of the Rostec State Corporation, as part of the fulfillment of the state defense order, has delivered to the customer a batch of modernized airborne combat vehicles BMD-2 with the "Bereg" combat module. This module has increased firepower and target engagement range, expanding the combat capabilities of Airborne Troops units.
The BMD-2s have undergone a major overhaul and deep modernization to the BMD-2M level. The armored vehicles have received "Bereg" combat modules with an improved sighting system, enhanced fire control system, and "Kornet" guided weapons. Thus, the upgraded combat vehicles can hit a wide range of military targets at any time of day, including tanks and other armored vehicles, fortifications, and reinforcements.
"Specialists of our 'High-Precision Complexes' are constantly improving the equipment based on the experience of its real use. The modernized BMD-2 with the 'Bereg' combat module is a direct result of such work. It has become more technologically advanced and more convenient for the crew, putting it on a par with the BMP-2M equipped with the 'Berezhok' combat module. Moreover, the efficiency of the vehicle has reached a new level: more formidable weapons allow it to 'reach' the enemy at an increased distance, which increases its survivability and ensures the safety of military personnel," noted the industrial director of the Rostec State Corporation's Weapons Cluster, member of the Bureau of the Russian Union of Machine Builders, Bekhan Ozdoev.
The BMD-2M combat vehicles are equipped with additional protection kits and electronic warfare systems. The equipment has passed all necessary tests and was accepted by representatives of the military acceptance commission.
Russian company ZALA, manufacturer of the Lancet drones, unveiled its first wheeled robotic platform, the ZALA GX-3. This versatile robotic platform is designed for emergency evacuation of the wounded, transportation of small cargo, and supplying units in hard-to-reach areas with complex terrain. It's worth noting that the use of ground drones for transportation purposes is growing in the Russian army. The ZALA GX-3 robot can overcome obstacles taller than its wheels. The platform remains mobile even with the loss of two wheels and can turn on the spot like a tank. The drone is equipped with 360-degree video cameras. The basic range of stable communication is up to 5 kilometers, and with a repeater, up to 30 kilometers. The ZALA GX3 wheeled robot has a payload of over 150 kg. Its cruising range is up to 50 kilometers. Its standby time is over 200 hours.
Oreshnik uses Russian components, not imported ones. This is according to Ukrainian specialists examining the wreckage. Sort of wondering how any piece survived.
Review and overview of the Bumerang. To answer the posed question, my preference would be the BTR-82A because cost, maintainability, reliability, speed and floatation over mud matters. Tracked vehicles put up a sound racket, wheeled vehicles are quieter and that extra level of stealth can make up the difference for a successful insert. Wheeled vehicles ride higher and the extra height can matter on a mine hit. Wheels are faster to replace than tracks. Tracks do have superior weight distribution and more area to press on over wheels. However wheels can dig deeper on mud. The preference for wheels can be seen in the increased presence of motorcycles, ATVs, pickups, military utility vehicles, and MRAPs.
As to why the Bumerang isn't in production, the BTR-82A is doing fine. The Bumerang is still a costly vehicle to produce for something that could be potentially lost to a drone. A shift in production would disrupt existing production of vehicles like the BTR-82A and BMP-3M, and right now the Russians need as many of these vehicles now. Quantity currently matters more than a superior design for now.
Russia revives the Chelyabinsk Higher Tank Command School. Perhaps an indication that tanks might be useful again?
Tanks might be getting useful again as tank fleets of Group Vostok execute renewed push in Zaporizhzhia.
Review and overview of the Bumerang. To answer the posed question, my preference would be the BTR-82A because cost, maintainability, reliability, speed and floatation over mud matters. Tracked vehicles put up a sound racket, wheeled vehicles are quieter and that extra level of stealth can make up the difference for a successful insert. Wheeled vehicles ride higher and the extra height can matter on a mine hit. Wheels are faster to replace than tracks. Tracks do have superior weight distribution and more area to press on over wheels. However wheels can dig deeper on mud. The preference for wheels can be seen in the increased presence of motorcycles, ATVs, pickups, military utility vehicles, and MRAPs.
As to why the Bumerang isn't in production, the BTR-82A is doing fine. The Bumerang is still a costly vehicle to produce for something that could be potentially lost to a drone. A shift in production would disrupt existing production of vehicles like the BTR-82A and BMP-3M, and right now the Russians need as many of these vehicles now. Quantity currently matters more than a superior design for now.
Russia revives the Chelyabinsk Higher Tank Command School. Perhaps an indication that tanks might be useful again?
Tanks might be getting useful again as tank fleets of Group Vostok execute renewed push in Zaporizhzhia.
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Isnt the BTR-82A going to be replaced with the BTR-22? At least thats what I would bet on.... latest version shown off this early year looked like it was a near production model version. Last few changes I noticed on I noticed was they added water forging capability on it and pump jets on it with a water sheild on the front. (Might even be the same water kit/snorkel I see on the BTR-82A in the top right of the image) though personally I would add Karkas ERA on it if they want to add more protection to it. Though the BTR-22 already has 360 cage designed for it. There's also the Ballista turret it could come with...
