The newest command and control system went to the russian army's anti tank units

JSC Ruselectronics began delivering the newest command and reconnaissance vehicle to the Russian army's ATGM units. The vehicle is part of Zavet" (Covenant or Testament) command and control system.

Ruselectronics has started serial deliveries of the Zavet automated control systems for anti-tank formations. This was reported by the press service of Rostec. The complex provides target designation to anti-tank formations and makes it possible to organize the repulsion of an attack by enemy armored vehicles. Target detection is provided using an optical-electronic reconnaissance system and an external radar at a distance of 7 thousand meters, and recognition - 5 thousand. The ACS determines the direction and speed of the enemy's movement, classifies targets, distributes them according to the degree of danger, and then issues target designation to the calculations of anti-tank weapons in real time. Reception and transmission of information is carried out both via wired channels and by radio. The capabilities of the complex allow you to exchange information at a distance of up to 100 km. In the event of a failure of command posts, "Zavet" transfers their functions to subordinate or higher authorities, thereby ensuring the continuity of anti-tank defense control. It is noted that automated control systems significantly increase the effectiveness of various types of weapons. The development and production of the Zavet complex is carried out by the Rubin research and production enterprise of the Vega concern of the Ruselectronics holding.

US Army Bradley IFV side by side with the Kuwait Army's BMP-3 IFV and Abrams MBTs

30 years ago a US-led coalition helped liberate Kuwait during the Gulf War. This week an Al Tahreer exercise was held in honor of the anniversary. Below, US and Kuwaiti forces conduct a simulated breach of an enemy position.

The BMP-3 IFVs and M1A2 Abrams MBTs of  from 6th Mechanized Brigade of Kuwait Land Forces and the U.S. Army Bradley Fighting Vehicle from 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, crosses through a simulated enemy barricade during the live-fire exercise portion of Al Tahreer, Feb. 18, 2021, at Udairi Range Complex in Kuwait. 

Photo by Staff Sgt. Daryl Bradford

Turkey Has Plans For A Unmanned Attack Helicopter

Mockup of  a unmanned and "full electric"  T629 attack helicopter of Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc.

Iran unveiled Homegrown Kaman-22 Armed Drone

Iran unveiled its homegrown Kaman-22 armed drone. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is an upgrade of the Kaman-12 drone, which was first introduced in September last year. The improved aircraft will be able to carry 300 kilograms (661 pounds) of munitions and various payload on external hard points with over 3000km range. Also ECM pod is installed on UCAV.

First prototype of Kaman 22 UCAV

A 1st Marine Division ACV first time in training exercise

U.S. Marines with Co. D, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion and 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division and theyr Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) at the Marine Air Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise (MWX) 2-21 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Feb. 14, 2021. MWX is the culminating event of the service-level training exercise, challenging Marines to fight against a free thinking adversary with similar capabilities in a force on force environment. MWX 2-21 was the first time ACVs have been employed in a 1st Marine Division training exercise.

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Courtney G. White)

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A K2M, the new K2 variant, at IDEX 2021

 

A K2M, the new K2 variant, at IDEX 2021. It's looks like K2PL, but with minor changes. hard-kill APS has been replaced by soft-kill APS (similar with K2), the armor of turret roof is also changed, and the turret is equipped with bar armor.

Trophy APS for Leopard-2A7

Trophy will be integrated into the Leopard 2A7A1 tank. These are based on the Leopard 2A6A3 turret with newly-made hulls, as the old Leopard 2A6 hulls are unfit for Trophy (e.g. they lack an APU and thus have very limited electrical energy, but it seems that there might be other modifications required).

The purchase and integration of Trophy has been approved by the German parliament (as the contract has a volume above €25 million, approval was required). The price of the systems (including spares, training equipment, dummy rounds, etc.) is supposedly €40 million, total cost (including integration into the tanks) is more than €100 million. Trophy is purchased for 18 tanks (one testbed and 17 tanks). 

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Ukroboronprom signs a contract for $ 85.6 million for the upgrading program of Pakistan T-80UD MBTs

T-80UD

The Ukrainian UkrOboronProm has been signed an $85.6 million contract to upgrade the fleet of T-80UD main battle tanks of the Pakistan Armed Forces, according to a UOP statement released on 22 February, during the IDEX-2021 show held in Abu Dhabi.

“We also discussed with Pakistan new orders for the supply of 6TD1 and 6TD2 engines” said Yuri Gusev, CEO of Ukroboronprom.

The T-80UD MBT was demonstrated and subjected to trials in Pakistan in 1993 and 1995 to meet this country's requirement for a new MBT. In August 1996, Pakistan placed an order with the Ukraine for the supply of 320 T-80UD MBTs with the first batch of 15 vehicles being delivered in March 1997 and with the second batch of 35 following in mid-1997. These are from the stock of 52 T-80UD tanks which were built several years ago but not delivered. The T-80UD production line started again in the Ukraine to enable the remainder of the Pakistani MBT order to be met. In mid-1997, it was not clear as to whether the Ukraine was in a position to build all the subsystems of the T-80UD.

As of late 1997 the well-publicized sale of 320 Ukrainian T-80UD MBTs to Pakistan appeared to be dead in the water. A total of only 35 T-80UDs had been delivered to Pakistan in two separate batches in March and May 1997. These 35 tanks were reportedly drawn from Ukrainian Army stocks and had capabilities below the level agreed to by the two countries. The Russian government had been publicly against this sale from the very beginning, and has repeatedly refused to supply Ukraine with critical components needed to build the T-80UDs. While the more modern Ukrainian T-84 MBT is "80% Ukrainian-made," the T-80UD is a largely Russian product. Pakistan had been assured by Ukraine that the contract for the T-80UDs would be honored in spite of pressure and lack of support from Russia.

The final deliveries took place in late 1999. The vehicles of the final batches incorporated many features of the T-84, including an all-welded turret and other improvements. By early 2002 Pakistan had taken delivery of 320 Ukraine-manufactured T-80UD main battle tanks.

The T-80UD MBT armament includes a 125mm gun, 7.62mm coaxial machine gun and 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun. The main armament comprises a 125mm KBA3 smoothbore gun fed by a carousel-type automatic loader and fitted with a thermal sleeve and fume extractor (bore evacuator). The main gun has a quick-replacement barrel which can be changed under field conditions without the need to remove the gun from the tank.

The number of rounds that T-80UD could carry is 45 two-piece rounds (projectile and charge), of which 28 rounds are placed in the automatic loader, with the remainder being stored at the driver's station and in the fighting compartment. Types of ammunition that can be fired by the gun include APFSDS (armour-piercing fin-stabilised discarding sabot), HEAT (high explosive anti-tank), HE-FRAG (high explosive fragmentation) rounds and laser beam-riding guided missiles.

The specific feature of the tank is that it is fitted with a guided missile system to enable the main gun to fire a laser guided missile with a maximum range of 5,000 m.

IDEX-2021: The UAE-based company Calidus presents two new version of its WAHASH 8x8 armored vehicle.

 The UAE-based company Calidus presents two new version of its WAHASH 8x8 armored vehicle. One is fitted with a Russian-made BMP-3 IFV turret, the second is fitted with 105mm gun turret.

The WAHASH is multi-role 8×8 platform – developed to push the boundaries of mobility and protection both for land operations and amphibious capability. The WAHASH vehicle system is designed to operate under extreme weather, terrain and climatic conditions to enable mounted forces to complete their missions. Superior design elements allow for excellent payload capacity and protection allowances, whilst offering the full spectrum of world class systems, appropriate for various roles of the platform such as an Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) or other applications as required by end users.

Integrated with a modern, digital Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA), the addition of C4ISR systems are seamless. The WAHASH is designed to host large caliber weapon systems, including the 105mm gun turret , BMP-3 turret and numerous remote-controlled weapon stations. A driver, Commander, Gunner and 8 dismounts can be transported.

MAXIMUM SPEED - 130 km/h

ENGINE - 540 kW (724 HP)

RANGE - 750 km

PAYLOAD - 10,800 kg

Photo credit Amir Pharaoh