Russia Army Land Forces and Vehicles Programs

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A Russian serviceman shared his impressions of the new 152mm Giatsint-K self-propelled howitzer. The 2S44 Giatsint-K self-propelled howitzer entered service in 2024, with a firing range of up to 50 km. The Giatsint-K self-propelled howitzer boasts a high degree of automation and is comparable to its Western counterparts.

 

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Rostec announced that Russia's versatile Impulse ground robotic systems have proven their effectiveness. The tracked Impulse robots can be controlled via radio and fiber optics. They are also capable of performing tasks in fully autonomous mode, following points marked on an electronic map. Impulse BM-A fire support robots, equipped with AGS-30 or AGS-17 automatic grenade launchers, were used on the front lines. Impulse-M logistics robots are also used to transport cargo, ammunition, food, and construction materials.

 

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A new version of the Russian BMP-3 has been spotted near Kurganmashzavod, the plant that assembles the BMP-3. There is no official information from the plant yet. The new BMP-3 modification is equipped with additional Kornet ATGM launchers on the sides of the turret, a panoramic sight, and an electronic warfare system.

 

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The Russian company Gumich RTK unveiled the "Impulse" robotic counter-drone system. The Kulibin Club presented the new system. The system consists of two tracked robots: the "Impulse-RLS" and the "Impulse-Zveroboy." The "Impulse-RLS" robot searches for targets, while the "Impulse-Zveroboy" robot launches interceptor drones. The system's radar detects fixed-wing UAVs at ranges of 4 to 18 km and small drones at ranges of 4 to 7 km. The radar also detects small aircraft, with a detection range of up to 30 km. The interceptor type has not been disclosed; the "Yolka" interceptor drone was previously used. The "Impulse-M" robots are a universal tracked platform.

 

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NBC protection personnel of the Russian Forces Group Center have begun using Kurier ground-based robotic systems to lay smoke screens. In the video, the robot lays a standardized UDSh smoke bomb, designed to lay camouflage aerosol screens. The UDSh smoke bomb weighs 13.5 kg and has a diameter of 320 mm. It creates a smoke screen lasting 8-10 minutes and extending 100-150 meters.

 

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Footage from a Russian repair unit of the 79th Motorized Rifle Regiment, 18th Guards Motorized Rifle Division, 11th Army Corps of the North Group of Forces. The video shows the installation of a homemade anti-drone system called "Hedgehog," also known as "Dikobraz," on a Russian T-80B tank. The video also shows a T-72B3M tank equipped with additional protection. It's worth noting that effective anti-drone protection for tanks has yet to be developed. Due to the lack of protection, many armies simply install gratings or nets on their tanks.

 

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The Mnogotochie anti-drone cartridges have begun to be delivered to the Russian military. Journalist Alexey Egorov demonstrated the use of the Mnogotochie cartridges using an AK-74M assault rifle. The Mnogotochie cartridges were developed by the Russian holding company High Precision Systems. The 5.45×39mm SC 226 and 7.62×54mm SC 228 ammunition contain a three-element bullet that separates in flight. The cartridges are manufactured using standard cartridge cases and propellant powder, significantly simplifying their production.

 

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At the Drone Expo 2026 exhibition in Kazan, a Russian UAZ vehicle with protection against FPV drones and new armor was showcased. In addition to anti-drone spikes, the UAZ is also equipped with composite hardening armor. The same protective solutions as standard military body armor were used in the creation of the armor. Resin-based armor elements were embedded in a reinforcing base and applied to the vehicle. As explained by the managing partner of NPO Photopolymer, the resin polymerizes under ultraviolet light and rigidly holds its shape, allowing this armor to be applied to any surface. Tests have shown that the composite armor meets protection classes Br5 (against 7.62mm bullets) and C2 (against fragments). The material maintains its properties under extreme conditions.

 

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A prototype of a robotic spider-like mine has been unveiled in Russia. Designed to resemble a spider, the robotic mine is equipped with communication systems, optics, and its own software. Development took just over a month and involved complex work regarding vectors and load-bearing dynamics. The spider-robot can move into position and operate autonomously. No details regarding mass production, the developer, or technical specifications have been released so far.

 

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Developers of the Russian "Depesha-3" robotic platform have unveiled a new version equipped with the PMZ-7 "Moskit" machine-gun module. Test footage shows the robot locking onto and firing at UAVs. Judging by the video, drone detection is carried out using an optical channel or a thermal imager.

 

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A scene showing Russian Railway Troops units at work. The video captures service members from the "Center" troop group repairing a railway track.

 

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This footage shows Russian military engineering troops creating an "anti-drone corridor" using netting. The Ukrainian army employs similar drone defense structures. These types of barriers provide effective protection against drones, provided the condition of the protective netting is regularly monitored.

 

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Russian sappers from the 1st Engineer-Sapper Brigade of the "North" Group of Forces have released footage of demining operations in the border areas of Russia's Kursk region. The sappers are using BMR-3M "Vepr" demining vehicles and the tracked "Stalker" robotic demining system.

 

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The Russian "Ushkuynik" center has unveiled the "Paseka" active protection system designed to counter drones. The "Paseka" system is equipped with 12 fixed mini-mortars that launch 4×4-meter nylon nets to a range of up to 30 meters. The units can be mounted on trucks, combat vehicles, and ground-based robotic platforms. Drone detection is carried out using electro-optical sensors. The cost per shot is lower than that of using interceptor drones.

 

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Russia has begun the large-scale installation of massive anti-drone protective structures around fuel storage facilities, oil depots, and other sites. Earlier, in the summer of 2026, Rostec unveiled the "Pautina" (Cobweb) system—an industrially standardized solution designed to protect oil storage facilities and other infrastructure from drones. The system consists of modular metal mesh structures capable, in their basic configuration, of withstanding a direct hit from a drone weighing up to 200 kilograms and traveling at 250 kilometers per hour.
It is worth noting that Russia's air defense systems provide virtually no protection for oil depots against drones. The protective structure is assembled using bolted connections and requires no welding. The new system is capable of protecting facilities of any surface area and heights exceeding 25 meters.