Russia increases tank mix for Syria
A bizarre mixture of obsolete and modern armoured vehicles is being sent by Russia to its Syrian allies.
The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and different militias loyal to Syrian president Bashar Assad are taking deliveries of significantly more equipment, particularly since the beginning of 2017, but it is from a variety of Russian stocks.
Neither Russia nor Syria has officially released information about these deliveries but a large amount of information on social media allows much of this materiel to be identified.
A large batch of T-62M main battle tanks and BMP-1P infantry fighting vehicle was delivered to Syria in
Our news & analysis is now part of Defence Insight®
A Basic-level or higher Defence Insight subscription is now required to view this content.
More from Land Warfare
-
![DroneShield signs agreements and US contract in the face of surging demand]()
DroneShield signs agreements and US contract in the face of surging demand
DroneShield has been at the forefront of CUAS capability despite being founded only 12 years ago. The company’s early move into the counter-drone arena has put it on the crest of the rapidly expanding technology field.
-
![Eurosatory 2026: As MGCS stalls, has Europe’s new MBT been unveiled?]()
Eurosatory 2026: As MGCS stalls, has Europe’s new MBT been unveiled?
Eurosatory 2026 saw a number of main battle tanks on display, including two new platforms which could be the future of European tanks.
-
![Eurosatory 2026: MARSS and parent company EOS expand air defence capability]()
Eurosatory 2026: MARSS and parent company EOS expand air defence capability
MARSS became part of EOS Defence earlier this year, bringing together the former’s C2 NiDAR and Nation Shield air defence products with the latter’s suite of effectors and sensors.
