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The Russian state-owned defense conglomerate Rostec announced on April 9 that it had delivered another batch of BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to the Russian military.
In a post to its official Telegram channel, Rostec said that the new IFVs were upgraded with anti-drone cage armors as well as the Nakidka cover, which reduces the infrared, thermal, and radar band signatures of the vehicle.
Footage released by the conglomerate shows that the vehicles were also equipped with what appears to be an anti-drone electronic warfare system.
The BMP-3, which weighs just under 19 tons, is mainly armed with a 2A70 100 mm cannon capable of launching laser-guided shells, in addition to a 2A72 300 autocannon. The IFV is powered by a UTD-29M diesel with 500 horsepower. It can reach speeds up to 72 kilometers per hour on road, and 45 kilometers per hour off road, with an average operational range of 600 kilometers.
“In March, the High-Precision Systems holding increased the production of combat vehicles by 10% compared to the first months of this year. In total, since 2022, the production volumes of light armored vehicles in Rostec have increased almost threefold,” said Bekkhan Ozdoyev, Industrial Director of Rostec and member of the Bureau of the Union of Mechanical Engineers of Russia, commenting on the latest delivery
The BMP-3s delivered by Rostc have already reached the special military operation zone in Ukraine, according to Russian media reports.
When the operation began in 2022, more than 760 BMP-3s were believed to be in service with the Russian military. The number has only grown since then.
The BMP-3s speed, maneuverability, low-profile and heavy armament have proven to be advantageous during the special military operation. Still, Rostec and its partner JSC Kurganmashzavod, which manufactures the IFV, continue to improve the vehicle.
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