Russia Army Land Forces and Vehicles Programs

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A Russian 170mm M1989 Koksan self-propelled howitzer, made in the DPRK, was filmed by one of the drones, west of Kremennaya. We have shown them before. Presumably, the M1989 Koksan self-propelled howitzer is used by the 73rd Artillery Brigade of the 25th Combined Arms Army of Russia. The M1989 self-propelled howitzer can fire rocket-propelled projectiles at a range of up to 60 km. Thanks to the M1989 self-propelled howitzer, Russian artillery units have expanded the range of ammunition used and increased the range of artillery.

 

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North Korean 140-mm mortars M-1982 began to appear in service with the Russian army. The index M-1982 is unofficial, what the mortar is called in the DPRK is unknown. In the Western classification, the index is assigned as follows: the letter "M" is the DPRK's weapons, the numbers 1982 mean that in 1982 intelligence first recorded this weapon. It is worth noting that all the DPRK weapons that appeared in the Russian army have a non-standard caliber, therefore, all supplies of ammunition are provided by the DPRK. The 140-mm mortar M-1982 allows you to hit targets at a range of 500 meters to 8 kilometers, with a rate of fire of up to 12 rounds per minute. The mortar uses ammunition weighing up to 17.4 kg. The mortar crew is 5 people. The mass of the mortar M-1982 in the traveling position is up to 355 kg.

 

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Interior footage of an abandoned Ukrainian CV9040C IFV. The CV-90 IFV is fully operational, only the batteries have been replaced. This is the second working CV-90 IFV in the Russian army. The CV9040 IFV is armed with a Bofors L70 40mm automatic cannon and a 7.62mm machine gun. The Strf 90 IFV is considered a success, it has been produced in Sweden since 1993 and has good protection. With additional armor, the IFV can withstand 30mm shells from all angles.

 

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Floating Russian BMP-3s are rarely shown, there are rare shots of training with them. In the video, a BMP-3 with Mangal protection is crossing the Dnieper River in the Kherson region. The BMP-3 additionally has floats installed on the sides, apparently the protection made the structure heavier. Despite all the talk that floating BMPs are needed, there were only a few videos with them. The debate about whether they should float or not is still ongoing. It is worth noting that floating combat equipment is needed to create a crossing and a bridgehead on the other bank.

 

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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.

 

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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"

 

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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

 

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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

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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

 

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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.

 

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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.