According to official information, in the near future, the Russian army will receive the latest combat gear, which is currently going through a cycle of tests and testing. What is most interesting, new equipment not only looks very aesthetically pleasing, but it is also very practical and safe. I suggest you read the more detailed information.
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In the works to build the second generation of equipment in the framework of development work "Warrior" involving more than 50 industrial enterprises, more than 10 military units of the Defense Ministry, and polygons. The newly developed item of equipment 21, 17 modernized elements. The problems to improve the effectiveness of the military combat missions by half compared with the previous-generation gear. General Designer of equipment - Vladimir Lepin.
What primarily distinguishes the new domestic military ammunition?
In appearance it is very aesthetic, not worse, but something nicer and American equipment.
Protection combined and differentiated. The vital organs are covered with a special steel armor, a metal-ceramic or Kevlar fabrics such as - depending on the functional tasks. Widely used synthetic protection. Helmet helmets replaced the usual wide variety of configurations - again for specific functional tasks. They will also be made of different materials, composites, titanium and steel. They will save your head in situations where the old helmet clearly breaks through.
By applying such an innovation as an instant relief in general is not easy ammunition when falling into the water, that is the bottom of the soldier she did not carry off. A bullet-proof vest for the Navy - in general know-how. Experts managed to combine armor protection and a life jacket. If a sailor carrying a watch that requires wearing body armor, it turns out in the cold, he did not drown, but will float on the surface like a cork.
"Warrior" is literally packed with electronics. Satellite positioning, electronic maps, individual radio, lighting equipment, and night vision systems, as well as many others have done the Russian Army soldier part of a unified combat system driven by the latest network-centric technology.
Under the new equipment, and create a new generation of small arms, specifically adapted to this equipment. Created thermal sighting system, which is unique in the world there, and the video module, which allows you to fire from behind cover or from the corner. The transfer of the data with a view to screen the eye cup is carried out in a wireless mode. Abroad, by the way, data from the machine in sight naglazny indicator carried on the wire.
In addition to the equipment being developed for the benefit of the Defense Ministry, Dmitry Rogozin shown and the one that has produced to protect the fighters of antiterrorist special forces. This "Centurion", "Sherpa", "Legionnaire", "Gladiator." According to the developers, it is much better that that is in service with similar units overseas.
Deputy Prime Minister was satisfied with what he saw. A protocol to be drafted at the end of the meeting, no doubt, will accelerate the completion and acceptance of its equipment in the Russian Army.
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