The Kurganmashzavod of the High-Precision Complexes holding of Rostec has delivered the final batch of BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles under a two-year contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense. The new equipment will replenish the technical fleet of all military districts of Russia.
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Russian tracked armored IFV Infantry Fighting Vehicle BMP-3 fitted with a Berezhok combat turret at Army-2021 (Picture source: Army Recognition)

At the moment, the company continues to develop, aimed at enhancing the performance characteristics of these machines. In particular, Kurganmashzavod specialists are working to increase their survivability on the battlefield, including through the installation of dynamic protection on the BMP-3.

“Kurganmashzavod has been contracted for several years ahead. In addition to serial deliveries and service maintenance of well-known types of equipment, we are working to improve the tactical and technical characteristics of our products, we are developing new combat vehicles and dual-purpose vehicles, taking into account modern requirements. In 2022, Kurganmashzavod plans to start mastering the production of the Sprut-SDM1 light amphibious tank for the Airborne Forces. In the first quarter of this year, state tests of this unique combat vehicle will be completed, ”said Bekhan Ozdoev, Industrial Director of the Rostec Arms Cluster.

Kurganmashzavod continues to implement the State Armaments Program until 2027, in accordance with which the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation will be supplied with third-generation infantry fighting vehicles BMP-3, armored recovery vehicles BREM-L, landing equipment - BMD-4M and BTR-MDM

BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle (Picture source: Rostec)

Defense News January 2022