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Russia

Rostec, a major Russian defense conglomerate, has announced the delivery of a new batch of BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to the Russian Armed Forces. This delivery, handled by Kurganmashzavod, a subsidiary of Rostec’s “High-Precision Complexes” holding, is part of fulfilling the State Defense Order. The BMP-3 IFVs, based on a Soviet-era design, serve in both conventional warfare and specialized missions. They come equipped with a robust arsenal and automated fire control systems, offering enhanced mobility with a maximum speed of 70 km/h on land.

Roman Khromov, Deputy Executive Director for State Defense Orders and Military-Technical Cooperation at Kurganmashzavod, emphasized the purported superiority of the BMP-3 over its American counterpart, the Bradley infantry fighting vehicle. Khromov cited analysis of captured vehicles, stating that the BMP-3 outperforms the Bradley in various aspects, including firepower, mobility, and ease of operation, maintenance, and repair.

Over the past two years, Kurganmashzavod has increased its production capacity to address the substantial losses suffered by the Russian army in Ukraine.