Chernobyl-Pripyat
11-02-2009, 02:43
VEBLENSK[NTV1] - Earlier today the Ministry of Defense announced that a 20 billion budget has been authorized to fully equip the entire military with new equipment and uniforms. One of the equipments being procured, though unknown if it's domestic or foreign, is a new infantry helmet with communication systems, allowing squads to communicate easily with other squads, air and armored units. [anyone have something like that?]
The standard uniform is stated to be entirely replaced for combat troops by the Gorka-R SPOSN uniform, who's light weight and loose fit do not restrict movement; something preferred due to the increase of weight of combat loads and body armor. The "PSZ" series of body armors are being phased out for the lighter and superior "Kora"* armors. The Kora system was originally designed for special forces and the MVD, who regularly don SPOSN-type uniforms and wearing an externally equipped system would hinder movement. [*I'm going to post this in a few days for export]
Because the new Kora armor lacks integrated magazine pouches and is worn under the unform, the "Smersh" webbing system will now be issued as a standard to all combat troops. This would allow the individual to carry more ammunition and be able to access it while firing in the prone position.
Due to state-owned facilities advances in nanotechnology, several major improvements were made in the 5.45 caliber ammunition supplied to armed forces. The new rounds, designated 7N25 are capable of piercing any body armor currently fielded by foreign nations, and is expected to retain that capability for the next 8 years. The newer cartridges are more accurate compared to the older ones, and have an increased muzzle velocity, exceeding 960m/s.
New IFV's are to be procured, heavily replacing the BMP vehicles which the armed forces currently have massive stocks of. The T-90A is expected to remain in service, though new fire control systems and a new APS is sought after.
The standard uniform is stated to be entirely replaced for combat troops by the Gorka-R SPOSN uniform, who's light weight and loose fit do not restrict movement; something preferred due to the increase of weight of combat loads and body armor. The "PSZ" series of body armors are being phased out for the lighter and superior "Kora"* armors. The Kora system was originally designed for special forces and the MVD, who regularly don SPOSN-type uniforms and wearing an externally equipped system would hinder movement. [*I'm going to post this in a few days for export]
Because the new Kora armor lacks integrated magazine pouches and is worn under the unform, the "Smersh" webbing system will now be issued as a standard to all combat troops. This would allow the individual to carry more ammunition and be able to access it while firing in the prone position.
Due to state-owned facilities advances in nanotechnology, several major improvements were made in the 5.45 caliber ammunition supplied to armed forces. The new rounds, designated 7N25 are capable of piercing any body armor currently fielded by foreign nations, and is expected to retain that capability for the next 8 years. The newer cartridges are more accurate compared to the older ones, and have an increased muzzle velocity, exceeding 960m/s.
New IFV's are to be procured, heavily replacing the BMP vehicles which the armed forces currently have massive stocks of. The T-90A is expected to remain in service, though new fire control systems and a new APS is sought after.