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Russia’s treatment of Advanced Western Weapons

Atul Kumar Mishra by Atul Kumar Mishra
April 13, 2024
in Geopolitics
Russia’s treatment of Advanced Western Weapons
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Russia’s state arms manufacturer, under the oversight of Rostec, the Russian state corporation responsible for conventional weapons, ammunition, and special chemistry, is in the process of developing an advanced range of tank shells. This initiative, as announced by Bekhan Ozdoev, the industrial director of Rostec, is grounded on comprehensive analyses of Western armored vehicles captured by Russian forces. The primary objective of this development is to enhance the capabilities of Russian ammunition to effectively penetrate the improved protective measures of newly designed Western tanks.

The motivation behind this strategic move was further emphasized by recent events where Russian forces successfully destroyed three M1 Abrams tanks within a single week, with one being neutralized by a Russian T-72B3 tank in a single shot. This incident was heralded by Russian officials as proof of the inferiority of Western armored vehicles, which they disparagingly referred to as “empty tin cans.” Along with Abrams tanks, Russia has in its possession German-origin Leopard-2 tanks and US Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs), as per footage released by Moscow. Russia also shot down a long-range Storm Shadow missile. We will talk about UK’s pride Storm Shadow in details later in the video.

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The capture and subsequent study of these Western military assets serve a dual purpose: they allow for reverse engineering and the extraction of military secrets. Such practices are not uncommon and play a crucial role in the development of countermeasures against enemy equipment. As per Oryx, a Dutch open-source intelligence platform, Russia’s tally of captured Western military hardware includes approximately 131 tanks, 82 Armoured Fighting Vehicles, 123 Infantry Fighting Vehicles, and 98 Armoured Personnel Carriers.

Russia remains committed to advancing its military capabilities, as evidenced by its work on controlled detonation shells and a remote control system for the Terminator BMPT tank-support vehicle. These developments have successfully undergone state tests, validating the engineering concepts behind them. The Terminator BMPT, a tank support combat vehicle based on the T-90 tank and developed by the Uralvagonzavod business—a division of Rostec—features automated 30 mm 2A42 cannons and supersonic guided missiles, highlighting Russia’s ongoing efforts to bolster its military technology in the face of evolving threats.

Now coming to the long-range Storm Shadow missile. The Pantsir-M naval air defense system, deployed by the Russian Navy, successfully intercepted a long-range Storm Shadow missile, which was launched by Ukrainian forces. This event marks the first instance of the Russian naval air defense system neutralizing a Franco-British long-range air-launched cruise missile. This accomplishment is not only a testament to the advanced capabilities of the Pantsir-M system but also represents a critical advancement in Russia’s defense mechanism against aerial threats.

Oleg Ryazantsev, General Director of High-Precision Complexes Holding and subsidiary of Rostec, confirmed during a Zvezda Plus TV channel interview the Pantsir-M naval air defense system’s first successful engagement and destruction of a Storm Shadow missile. This operation, conducted from the Karakurt-class corvette Cyclone, the only Black Sea Fleet vessel equipped with Pantsir-M, underscores its capability against advanced threats. The intercepted missile, provided to Ukraine by Western allies, underscores the strategic value of such defense systems following significant losses to the Russian Black Sea fleet since February 2022. Storm Shadows and SCALP missiles, supplied by the UK and France respectively, have notably impacted Russian naval assets, emphasizing the necessity for advanced air defenses.

The Pantsir-M, or its export version Pantsir-ME, represents a naval iteration of the Pantsir air-defense systems, equipped with 57E6 and Hermes-K missiles and six-barreled rotary cannons. Designed for medium to long-range and close-range defense, its ability to engage multiple targets simultaneously and its modularity offer comprehensive protection against aerial threats, including low-flying missiles. In January 2024, Russia showcased the Pantsir-ME’s effectiveness in countering airborne threats, marking a significant advance in military defense technology. This successful interception not only demonstrates the Pantsir-M system’s capabilities but also likely boosts the global perception of Russian defense technology.

Tags: Aerial DefenseArms DevelopmentDefense InnovationMilitary StrategyRostec CorporationRussian Military TechnologyWestern Weapons Analysis
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