Russian armored vehicles BMP-3 receive critical upgrades following increased losses caused by Ukrainian FPV drones
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On the eve of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the holding High-Precision Complexes, part of the state-owned corporation Rostec, announced the delivery of a new batch of BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles with significant updates for the Russian army.
The initiative is a direct response to the high number of BMPs destroyed by Ukrainian drones, especially FPV kamikaze drones, which have inflicted considerable damage on Russian forces since 2023.
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New protection systems and electronic warfare
The delivered BMP-3s are now equipped with:
- Anti-cumulative grills and side armor screens
- Upper hemisphere protection to mitigate vertical drone attacks
- Thermal and radar-absorbing covers to reduce heat and radar signatures
- Onboard electronic warfare (EW) systems to disrupt enemy drones
According to Bekkhan Ozdoyev, industrial director at Rostec, the upgrades ensure greater survivability without sacrificing mobility:
“With the full protection package, the BMP-3 remains agile and versatile, now even more resilient on the battlefield. It’s a modern response to new technological threats.”
BMP-3: adapted to modern warfare
In addition to the defensive improvements, the BMP-3 retains its main 100 mm gun, high mobility, and off-road performance. It is now viewed as a hybrid solution between an infantry vehicle and a light combat tank, praised by Russian troops for its versatility in harsh terrain.
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Response to Ukrainian drone air superiority
The delivery of the new BMP-3s is part of Moscow’s strategy to counter increasing losses from unmanned aerial attacks, which have exposed the vulnerability of traditional armored vehicles. The new protection kits and electronic countermeasures aim to level the battlefield amid Ukraine’s technological warfare advancements.
Source and images: Telegram @hpweapons | @rostecru. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
