Moscow nears completion of T-90M state testing effort
The T-90M, the new MBT for the Russian Land Forces, is near the completion of its state testing effort and is about to be launched in serial production.
This has been announced by Col Alexandr Panteleev, head of the 3rd TsNII MO scientific-research centre of the Russian MoD, dealing with tank and armour technologies.
It was originally expected that the first production-standard T-90Ms would be received by the Russian military at the end of 2018. The delivery date, however, was postponed and now it is touted as late 2019.
In the last few weeks the state-run Russian media published a
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
More from Land Warfare
-
![Drone wars: countries are looking for answers but do companies have the solutions?]()
Drone wars: countries are looking for answers but do companies have the solutions?
Manufacturers are speeding up their counter-drone development efforts as countries increasingly focus on procurements to provide battlefield and national protection.
-
![Sweden seeks US HIMARS missile system to expand long-range strike capability]()
Sweden seeks US HIMARS missile system to expand long-range strike capability
The proposed $920 million deal would provide Sweden with a step up from its existing tube artillery and align the country with other northern European nations that have selected the HIMARS platform.
-
![Thales Storm 2 counter-drone system being evaluated by potential customers]()
Thales Storm 2 counter-drone system being evaluated by potential customers
The attack drone threat from first-person view uncrewed aerial systems has been highlighted by recent conflicts and Thales has adapted its Storm 2 counter-improvised explosive device jammer to provide protection.
-
![Rolls-Royce to lead powertrain development for MGCS in important step for the programme]()
Rolls-Royce to lead powertrain development for MGCS in important step for the programme
The move signals significant progress for the delayed Franco-German Main Ground Combat System programme with first powerpack prototypes set to be tested before the end of the decade.
