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Thursday, December 17, 2020

Footage of Sprut-SDM1 trials

The 2S25M Sprut-SDM1 is a Russian light tank. It is developed in the 1990s by VTZ from Volgograd, KurganMachinery & Industrial Group N.V. The 2S25M Sprut-SDM1 based on the Russian armored infantry fighting vehicle BMD-4M.


The 2S25M Sprut-SDM1 is a new airborne light tank. It is a modernized version of the previous Sprut-SD. The new Sprut-SDM1 light tank is unified with the chassis of the new BMD-4M airborne combat vehicle and uses some fire control elements of the T-90MS main battle tank. The Sprud-SDM1 was first publicly revealed in 2016. It was announced that a first batch of 6 vehicles will be delivered to the Russian airborne forces in 2017. This light tank was delivered for official military trials in 2020. These trials should be completed in 2021-2022. Currently only a relatively small number of the original Sprut-SDs light tanks are in service with the Russian airborne units.





The Sprut-SDM1 is officially referred in Russia as a self-propelled anti-tank gun, or tank destroyer. Though it is a light tank by its function. This combat vehicle was specially designed for the Russian airborne forces. This tank is airportable and can be paradropped. Furthermore it is fully amphibious. Its main role is to support airborne landing operations. It is intended to engage hostile armor, as well as to support infantry.



Sunday, November 1, 2020

BAE ACV-30 with KONGSBERG MCT-30 remotely operated 30mm turret

BAE Systems unveiled the ACV30 IFV with KONGSBERG MCT-30 remotely operated 30mm turret

According the KONGSBERG pres release 13 May, -the  Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (KONGSBERG) has been selected by BAE Systems, Inc. to design and manufacture the remote Medium Caliber Turret (MCT) for the United States Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) -30 program.


Monday, August 24, 2020

All-wheel high-speed amphibious vehicle christened “Drozd”

Russia’s Baltic Machine-Building Company (BMK) unveiled the all-wheel high-speed amphibious vehicle christened “Drozd” during Army-2020 Forum.



Drozd is based on a modular platform of the same name. The vehicle can accelerate to 70 kmph on water and up to 100 kmph on land.

Built from carbon fibre, the Drozd weighs 2 tons and can carry an additional weight of 1.5 tons. "Drozd" is powered by a 260 hp diesel engine weighing 120 kg.

The vehicle’s hull is distinguished by mine protection and the ability to install light armor. The wheels are equipped with an on-the-go inflation system. Drozd can be armed with various weapons - from machine guns and combat modules to multiple rocket launchers. 



Photos source - 1 & 2

Thursday, August 20, 2020

"Strela" armoured amphibious vehicle


Russian Military Industrial Company (Aka VPK) showed the "Strela" armoured amphibious vehicle. Unlike the base vehicle, the new version have hull, which is adopted to amphibious purpose. The company will officially present the vehicle at the Army-2020 exhibition.