Russia to develop new shells for Armata tank
Armata, a new generation of the Russian T-14 tank, has been displayed for the first time at the WW2 Victory Day parade in Moscow.
It is being built as part of a Russian army modernisation effort. However according to Russian defence analysts, the Russian army may have problems providing shells for the tank. It is expected that the first new vehicles will be fitted with 125mm, but then this will change to 152mm.
Ruslan Pukhov, head of the Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies, a Russian analytical agency stated: ‘Russia currently experiences a problem with gunpowder and ammunition.
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
More from Land Warfare
-
![Romania approved for additional $280 million Patriot Air Defence System buy]()
Romania approved for additional $280 million Patriot Air Defence System buy
The possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) from the US will cover the system and any related equipment with Lockheed Martin and RTX as primary contractors.
-
![Polaris to unveil new MRZR Alpha base vehicle at Modern Day Marine]()
Polaris to unveil new MRZR Alpha base vehicle at Modern Day Marine
The new platform was designed to provide 1KW of exportable power as standard and has been developed in partnership with the US Marine Corps (USMC).
-
![US and Europe continue moves to boost 155mm munitions production]()
US and Europe continue moves to boost 155mm munitions production
The new US facility for 155mm artillery projectiles is a reflection of a worldwide trend which has also seen Rheinmetall and BAE Systems working to improve capability in the same area.
