At the Army-2021 international military-technical forum in Kubinka near Moscow, domestic enterprises presented a number of weapons and military equipment that have no analogues in the Russian Federation and in the world.

Among such products is the RB-531BE multifunctional electronic suppression system (Infauna) developed by Sozvezdie Concern JSC of the Ruselectronics holding (part of Rostec).

The vehicle is mounted on the BTR-80 chassis.

It is equipped with equipment that allows you to conduct radio reconnaissance, jam radio communications and disable radio-controlled mine explosive devices.

As Tali Makoev, director for foreign economic activity of the Ruselectronics holding, explained in a commentary to RT, during the fight against the enemy, the Infauna operator identifies VHF communication channels and suppresses them with the help of active interference.

As a result, the enemy is deprived of the opportunity to coordinate their actions.

“When escorting convoys, the Infauna complex can fight improvised explosive devices equipped with radio control systems.

The equipment of the complex detects radio channels for controlling such explosive devices and suppresses them with the help of interference, depriving the enemy of the opportunity to attack the convoy, "Makoev said.

Also in the circle of tasks of "Infauna" is the protection of the convoy from attacks using anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) and grenade launchers.

For this, sensors are installed around the perimeter of the vehicle, with the help of which the complex's automation fires smoke grenades.

The thick curtain created by the RB-531BE makes it difficult or impossible to effectively fire at the convoy.

As Makoev said, the equipment of wide-range high-speed radio reconnaissance and other cutting-edge technical solutions implemented in Infaune allow "to provide operational monitoring of the electronic situation in real time and to increase the protection radius of protected objects."

War at a distance

At "Army-2021" a model of the remote mining engineering system (ISDM) "Agriculture" was demonstrated.

This sample of military equipment was created by specialists of JSC "Scientific and Production Association" SPLAV "them.

A.N.

Ganicheva (part of the Tekhmash concern).

According to the developer, there are no analogues of such a complex either in the Russian Federation or abroad.

Now "Agriculture" is undergoing state tests, which should be completed by the end of 2021.

Outwardly, the remote mining complex is similar to a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) - weapons designed to engage targets over a fairly large area.

  • Machines of the engineering system of remote mining "Agriculture"

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  • © Evgeny Odinokov

ISDM also works on "areas", but does not fire, but creates minefields that impede the enemy's offensive.

So, with shots from all 50 guides, "Agriculture" can "sow" mines up to 15 hectares of the territory.

In this case, the minefield is automatically recorded in the database and marked on electronic maps.

The maximum range of the ISDM is 15 km.

"Agriculture" fires programmable anti-tank or anti-personnel ammunition.

The shells belong to a new generation and meet all the requirements of international conventions.

In particular, such mines are capable of self-destructing or deactivating at a given time.

The system includes a truck with launch containers and a transport-loading vehicle with a crane-manipulator installation.

Both platforms are well-mannered and can operate in difficult terrain.

For remote mining in the area of ​​the front or enemy positions, ISDM vehicles are equipped with smoke screen systems.

For the first time at "Army-2021" at the stand of "Techmash", an unguided aircraft missile (NAR) S-13B of increased efficiency of 122 mm caliber is demonstrated.

The ammunition is installed in standard launch blocks, which are suspended on Russian attack aircraft, bombers and multipurpose aircraft.

S-13B consists of two warheads: concrete-piercing and high-explosive fragmentation.

The first is used to destroy targets located in well-fortified facilities, including underground, the second is used to defeat infantry, armored vehicles and various engineering structures.

Thanks to the proximity fuse, the S-13B can pierce up to 3 m of soil and 1 m of reinforced concrete.

The explosion of the warhead occurs only after breaking through the protective surfaces.

Another debutant from Techmash was a pyrotechnic product designed to protect aircraft from being hit by missiles with infrared homing heads.

The device completely simulates the "behavior" of aircraft and takes away the missile.

As RT in the concern explained, the development of a new trap cartridge was dictated by the appearance in the arsenal of foreign states of more advanced means of destroying aircraft - the missiles of a potential enemy "learned" to distinguish false targets from real ones. 

"Fire support"

A very rich exposition to the forum in Kubinka was brought by the High-Precision Complexes holding.

At the exhibition, the company demonstrated a small-sized grenade launcher (MGK) "Bur".

The product was created for the units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the FSB and is already being supplied to these law enforcement agencies.

The company's booklet notes that the "Bur" is "a new universal assault weapon that allows you to carry out fire support missions in various conditions of close combat."

The complex consists of a launcher, a pistol grip and a sight (night, day, thermal).

The shots are fired by high-explosive and high-explosive fragmentation rockets.

Shooting can be done from a standing, lying, or kneeling position.

The Bura weighs 3.5 kg, the maximum firing range is 950 m, the minimum is 25 m, the caliber is 62 mm, the permissible number of shots from one launching device is at least 500. The MGK can be used with limited visibility (fog, smoke) , on various types of terrain and in urban environments.

As a rule, the fighter carries a bag with two ammunition over his shoulder.

  • Fire from small-sized grenade launcher systems "Bur"

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Despite its modest weight and compactness, the "Bur" is a very formidable weapon.

In a high-explosive performance, it is capable of destroying openly located manpower on an area of ​​at least 50 square meters.

m, seriously damage buildings, disable lightly armored vehicles.

When using a high-explosive fragmentation projectile, the spreading area of ​​the striking elements is 80 square meters.

m.

“Shooting from the Bura is practically devoid of recoil.

The complex is characterized by high reliability and safe handling.

The product is convenient for transportation, movement over rough terrain and airborne landing, "the press service of High-Precision Complexes told RT.

Of the heavier individual weapons at the forum in Kubinka, one of the modernized versions of the legendary rocket infantry flamethrower "Bumblebee" is presented.

This exhibit belongs to a new generation of assault weapons, significantly different from the base model.

In the process of improvement, Russian designers managed to double the power of the warhead, increase the range by 1.8 times, and reduce the mass of the Bumblebee by 1.3 times.

“The RPO PDM“ Bumblebee ”is especially effective in conditions when the use of artillery is difficult or impossible.

Indeed, in terms of the effectiveness of the impact in close combat on all types of targets (except for tanks), it is not inferior to the 152-mm artillery high-explosive fragmentation projectile, "- noted in the booklet of JSC" Instrument-making Design Bureau "named after

Shipunova (KBP, part of High-Precision Complexes).

Another new KBP product attracted much attention of the Army-2021 visitors - the Gran 'guided weapon system for 120-mm rifled and smooth-bore mortars.

"Edge" consists of a high-explosive fragmentation mine with a laser semi-active homing head and automated fire control "Malachite", which includes a target designator-rangefinder, commander's console and a radio station.

The complex allows the mortar to hit armored vehicles and engineering structures with the first shot without zeroing.

As follows from the company's booklet, a mortar equipped with new ammunition and "Malachite" can destroy "groups of targets located at a distance of 300 m from each other, without changing the firing settings."

Thanks to the use of "Grani", the range of destruction of the mortar is increased to 7.5-9 km.

In addition, the calculation of the gun gets the opportunity to strike in mountainous terrain, destroying targets located "behind the high ridges of shelters, including on the back slopes."

As calculated in the KBP, the mortar battery equipped with the Gran 'complex is many times more effective than the guns using unguided mines.

In particular, a massive strike on a platoon stronghold (2 tanks, 4 infantry fighting vehicles and 2 portable missile systems) requires 1.5 minutes of shelling instead of 10 minutes.

Calculation of "Malachite" is three people (commander, gunner, radio operator), the total weight of the equipment - 42 kg.

As RT was told in the press service of High-Precision Complexes, the use of Grani significantly simplifies the task of hitting targets.  

“High accuracy and long range allow servicemen to fire from a safe distance, and in mountainous areas - to“ throw ”mines at the enemy over the hills,” the holding emphasized.