Russian Military Technology : Updates and Discussions

In Russia, tests of promising small-sized combat laser systems for countering UAVs have been conducted. The names of the laser systems are not reported. The event was organized by the Board of the Military-Industrial Complex and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia with the participation of leading defense industry enterprises: companies that are part of the Rostec State Corporation and organizations of the Rosatom State Corporation. The tests were conducted with lasers with a power of 15 to 25 kW. In the video, you can see episodes of drone destruction, with destruction using laser air defense.

 
The first footage of the North Korean light 107-mm MLRS Type 75 used by the Russian army. The towed MLRS Type 75 was adopted by the DPRK in 1974. It is a licensed analogue of the Chinese MLRS Type 63. The MLRS is equipped with high-explosive fragmentation shells about 840 mm long and weighing about 18 kg, with a warhead weight of about 1.5 kg. The maximum firing range of the MLRS is about 8.5 km, the minimum is 1.5 km. A full complement of 12 missiles is fired in 7-10 seconds. The average price for a Type 75 MLRS launcher is about 20 thousand US dollars.

 
The Russian army has shown footage of the use of the robotic complex "Stalker" for demining the area in the Kursk region of Russia. The controlled robot-sapper "Stalker" was developed by the plant "DST-Ural", its tests were shown earlier. Despite the skepticism of many, the robot-sapper began to be used in reality by the Russian army.


Technical information about the robot-sapper "Stalker"

 
Sailors of one of the NATO ships showed footage of a Russian Su-24M frontline bomber flying at an extremely low altitude. The video was filmed in the Baltic Sea, the type of ship and the date of filming are unknown.

 
Russian military personnel adapted the VAZ-1111 Oka car to launch Russian Molniya-2 drones. The VAZ-1111 car was produced in the USSR and Russia from 1987 to 2008. The launch location is not reported.

 
The Russian communications battalion of the 144th motorized rifle division of the 20th combined arms army of the Western group of forces began using the new Spirit-030 satellite communications stations. The new development differs from the old versions of satellite communications equipment in its smaller size, ease of operation and improved quality of the transmitted and received signal. Technical details of the communications stations are not disclosed. The installation of the Spirit-030 communications station is shown in the video.

 
The United Aircraft Corporation has handed over a new batch of Su-35S fighters to the Russian Air Force. The number of fighters in the batch is not disclosed. The Su-35 fighters were manufactured at the Yuri Gagarin Aviation Plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur and have passed all necessary ground and flight tests. The aircraft have already been accepted by the engineering and technical staff and have flown to their base airfields. The Su-35S and Su-30SM are now actively used by the Russian Air Force.

 
The Russian holding company Shvabe has shown a prototype of a robotic platform designed for laser demining of terrain. The remotely controlled robot sapper is equipped with a fiber laser, a thermal imager and a high-resolution camera. With the help of a laser, the robot neutralizes ammunition, mines and improvised explosive devices. The laser beam burns through the shell and melts the explosive substance from mines and ammunition, without detonating them. This is a pre-production model. The robot can be controlled via radio or fiber optic cable, it develops a speed of 25 km / h

 
The Tula plant "Octava" presented the first sample of the bulletproof vest "Obereg-SN", which can be worn unnoticed under clothing. The area of the protective panels in the bulletproof vest is larger than that of foreign analogues and at the same time it does not restrict movement. The Russian bulletproof vest "Obereg-SN" effectively stops bullets from 9x18 mm and 9x19 Parabellum cartridges. It stops stabs from cold arms, fragments from grenades and anti-personnel mines. At the same time, the weight of the bulletproof vest is quite small - from 1.7 kg. The development is aimed at the civilian market

 
The Russian Pacific Fleet conducted missile exercises in the Sea of Japan. Up to 40 ships, boats and support vessels, more than 35 aircraft and helicopters participated in the exercises. During the exercises, the crew of the missile cruiser Varyag launched an anti-ship missile of the P1000 Vulcan complex. The crews of the missile boats launched P-270 Moskit cruise missiles. The combat crew of the Bastion coastal missile system launched a P-800 Onyx anti-ship missile from the coast of Primorsky Krai. The missiles hit targets simulating enemy ships in the waters of the Sea of Japan.

 
High-quality personnel training Russian units using motor vehicles. It is worth noting that the Ukrainian army has also begun to create and train the same units. Soldiers use motorcycles to increase the mobility of groups, maneuverability and surprise when performing military tasks. Practice has shown that the actions of such groups are most effective in the presence of a threat from drones. For such units, most Russian training grounds have built motor tracks, where soldiers, under the guidance of instructors, practice all sorts of elements that will be needed in combat. Soldiers practice tasks in several stages: maneuvering, dispersal and evasion of UAVs. At the same time, fighters learn to ride taking into account the terrain.

 
Russian troops received a new batch of BMP-3s produced in 2025. The BMP-3s were reportedly upgraded and received additional protection 688M-SB3KDZ. Today, the BMP-3 in its standard configuration is significantly different from the equipment that was several years ago. Over the past three years, dozens of changes have been introduced into its design, which are based on the wishes of the military and the experience of using armored vehicles. These include not only side screens, grilles, upper hemisphere protection kits, but also special devices and equipment that improve the mobility of the vehicle and the effectiveness of weapons.

 
Russian servicemen showed a 30-mm automatic grenade launcher AGS-17 "Plamya", equipped with a flame suppressor. Thanks to an additional attachment, the grenade launcher can now be used at night, without the risk of detection. The modified grenade launchers are already being used in battles in Ukraine. Details in the video.

 
An episode of the use of a large-caliber Orsis 50 BMG rifle, chambered for 12.7x99 mm, at a training ground by Russian snipers. The Orsis 50 BMG long-range rifles are manufactured by the Russian company Promtekhnologiya, under the ORSIS brand. The rifles have now begun to be supplied to the Russian army. The Orsis 50 BMG rifle allows you to hit targets at a distance of 2.5-3 kilometers. The rifle is produced in two versions, 12.7x99 mm and 12.7x108 mm. The standard weight of the weapon is 12 kg.

 
The Russian Airborne Forces have received new serial RPL-20 5.45-mm belt-fed machine guns. The machine gun was developed by the Kalashnikov Concern and modified based on recommendations from the assault units of the Russian Airborne Forces. Russian assault groups of Novorossiysk and Stavropol paratroopers are already using machine guns in battles in Ukraine. The machine gun has a non-detachable belt, with the ability to load the weapon by pulling the belt without opening the receiver cover. The paratroopers note that the RPL-20 significantly increases the firepower of the assault group.


Review of the RPL-20 machine gun

 
Russian BMD-4M with additional new protection have already entered the Russian army units. It is worth noting that this was done quite quickly. Earlier, the BMD-4M were shown at the parade in Moscow. Additional onboard protection slightly, but increases the protection of combat vehicles from drones. The servicemen themselves also additionally strengthened the protection of combat vehicles with screens.

 
The Dikobras M8 electronic warfare system for protecting vehicles from drones has been transferred to the Russian military. The Dikobras M8 electronic warfare system is manufactured by the Logos Group of Companies and is housed in a car box, which allows it to be disguised as a civilian device. The military is already using this model of electronic warfare system. The Dikobras M8 electronic warfare system suppresses drone signals at multiple frequencies, from 400 MHz to 6000 MHz. Confident suppression of drone control frequencies occurs at a distance of up to 200 meters, and video signal frequencies from 500 meters. The electronic warfare system has a radiation power of up to 50 watts, and can operate continuously for up to 60 minutes. The cost of the Dikobras M8 electronic warfare system is 750,000 rubles or 9,500 dollars.

 
Russia and Belarus have jointly shown the upgraded BTR-60MB3. The video was shown by journalist and presenter Alexey Egorov. The BTR-60MB3 was shown by the 140th Repair Plant of the Republic of Belarus. The upgrade was carried out for the Asian and African markets. The BTR-60MB3 is now equipped with two Belarusian D-245 12S diesel engines with a total capacity of 218 hp. The APC uses a remotely controlled combat module with 14.5 mm KPVT and 7.62 mm PKT machine guns, with dual-axis stabilization and a panoramic commander's sight. Additionally, thermal imaging cameras for the commander and weapons operator were installed on the turret, with a 360-degree view. The troop compartment now has new seats to optimize space for soldiers. There is no additional external armor, but the internal armor may have been improved.

 
Russian industry continues to expand production of components for drones. NPO Ufimets in Bashkortostan has begun production of engines for drones. Today, the company's production capacity allows for the production of up to 200,000 electric motors per month, with the possibility of increasing production. Brushless electric motors of various capacities are produced for most types of drones. The screen shows engine samples. Engine tests were conducted by leading manufacturers of FPV drones in Russia, including enterprises of the Russian Ministry of Defense.

 
More footage of the Russian Yenisei armored train, which was previously shown and reported. Yenisei-type armored trains accompany some Russian trains, monitor the condition of the railway infrastructure and its repair. The armored train crew conducted scheduled exercises to repel ground and air threats. The crew trains to use the entire arsenal of the armored train - from anti-aircraft mounts and Utes machine guns to the 30-mm automatic cannon of the BMP-2. Powerful fire support is provided by 80-mm mortars and AGS-17. Reconnaissance UAVs are also used, launched while the armored train is moving. It is planned to equip the armored train with the Pantsir SAM and the Tor-M2 SAM.

 
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