The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation were formed in 1992. At the time of creation, their number was 2,880,000 people. Today it reaches 1 million people. This is not only one of the largest armed forces in the world. The armament of the Russian army today is very modern, developed, has stockpiles of nuclear weapons, weapons of mass destruction, a developed system to counter the attack of the enemy and relocation of weapons if necessary.
The army of the Russian Federation practically does not use foreign-made weapons. Everything you need is made in the country. All military equipment and weapons are the result of research by scientists and the functioning of the defense industry. Army control is carried out by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation through military districts and other governing bodies. Also, the General Staff was created to manage the Russian Armed Forces, whose tasks are to plan defense, conduct mobilization and operational training, organize intelligence operations, etc.
Armored vehicles
Military equipment and weapons of the Russian army are constantly being modernized. This happens with vehicles such as BTR, BMP and BMD. They are intended for warfare on various types of terrain, and are also capable of transporting a combat detachment of up to 10 people, to overcome water obstacles. These vehicles can travel both forward and reverse with the same speed.
So, at the beginning of 2013, the BTR-82 and BTR-82A entered service with the Russian army. This modification has an economical diesel generator set, is equipped with an electric drive with a stabilizer to control the gun, a laser sight. Designers improved intelligence capabilities, the fire extinguishing system and fragmentation protection were improved.
In service is about 500 BMP-3. This equipment and the weapons with which it is equipped have no equal throughout the world. Infantry fighting vehicles are equipped with mine protection, have a durable and airtight hull, providing round-robin reservation to protect personnel. BMP-3 is an aircraft transportable floating machine. On a flat road, speeds up to 70 km / h.
Russian nuclear weapons
Nuclear weapons have been adopted since the days of the USSR. This is a whole complex that directly includes ammunition, carriers and vehicles, as well as control systems. The action of a weapon is based on nuclear energy, which is released in the process of fission or fusion of nuclei.
The new nuclear weapons of Russia today are the RS-24 Yars. Development on it was launched during the USSR in 1989. After the refusal of Ukraine to develop it together with Russia, all design developments in 1992 were transferred to MIT. By design, the Yars rocket is similar to the Topol-M. Its difference is the new block breeding platform. At Yars, the payload is increased, and the hull is treated with a special composition, which reduces the impact of a nuclear explosion. This missile is capable of executing program maneuvers and is equipped with a complex of counteraction to missile defense systems.
Army pistols
Pistols in troops of any kind are used for close combat and personal self-defense. This weapon gained distribution due to its compactness and light weight, but the main advantage was the ability to shoot with one hand. Until 2012, pistols in the arsenal of the Russian army were used primarily by the Makarov system (PM and PMM). Models are designed for 9 mm cartridges. Firing range reached 50 meters, rate of fire - 30 rounds per minute. PM store capacity - 8 rounds, PMM - 12 rounds.
However, the Makarov pistol is recognized as obsolete, a more modern model has been adopted. This is the "Swift", developed in conjunction with special forces. By its technical characteristics, the gun surpasses the world famous Glock. Another pistol that was adopted by the army of the new Russia in 2003 was the SPS (Serdyukov self-loading pistol).
To it were developed 9 mm cartridges with small ricochet bullets, as well as armor-piercing and armor-piercing tracer bullets. It is equipped with a special spring to accelerate the change of a two-row magazine and two safety valves.
Aviation
The armament of the Russian army in terms of aviation allows you to provide protection and attack on the enemy, as well as perform various operations, such as reconnaissance, security and others. Aviation is represented by airplanes and helicopters for various purposes.
Among the aircraft, it is worth noting the Su-35S model. This fighter is multifunctional and super-maneuverable, it is intended for striking at moving and stationary ground targets. But his main task is to gain dominance in the air. Su-35S has engines with higher thrust and a rotary thrust vector (product 117-C). It used a fundamentally new airborne equipment - the information-control system of the aircraft provides the maximum degree of interaction between the pilots and the machine. The fighter installed the latest weapons control system βIrbis-Eβ. It is capable of simultaneously detecting up to 30 air targets, firing up to 8 targets without interrupting surveillance of ground and air space.
Among helicopters, the modern weapons of the Russian army include the KA-52 Alligator and the KA-50 Black Shark. These two combat vehicles are a formidable weapon, so far not a single country in the world has been able to create and contrast the equipment that corresponds to them in terms of tactical and technical capabilities. Alligator can operate at any time of the day or night, under any weather and climatic conditions. The Black Shark is designed to destroy various armored vehicles, including tanks, as well as to ensure the protection of ground targets and troops from enemy attacks.
Vehicles
The equipment of the Russian army with vehicles for various purposes is large-scale. Automotive equipment is presented in the form of highly mobile, utility, multi-purpose, specially protected and armored.
The STS Tiger, which was adopted by the Russian army, proved particularly well. The car is used for reconnaissance operations, monitoring the enemy, transporting personnel and ammunition, patrolling areas of increased danger, escorting mobile columns. It has high maneuverability, a large range, good visibility for firing.
For the rapid transfer of equipment, ammunition and personnel in large quantities, the KRAZ-5233VE Special Forces is used. The car is designed for work in harsh climatic conditions (from - 50 to + 60 degrees), has a high cross - you can overcome water obstacles up to 1.5 m deep and snow cover up to 60 cm high.
Tanks
Tanks are armored fighting vehicles and are used by ground forces. To date, the Russian army uses the T-90, T-80 and T-72 models. Modern tank weapons outnumber the equipment of the United States Army.
The T-80 has been supplied to the army since 1976, since then it has survived several modifications. It is used to support the ground forces with firepower , to destroy people and various objects (for example, fortified firing points), and to create defensive lines. It has multi-layer armor, increased maneuverability. It is equipped with a 125-mm cannon coaxial with a machine gun, the Utes machine-gun system, a smoke grenade launch system, as well as an anti-tank missile control system.
The T-90 tank, especially the T-90SM modification, can be safely positioned as the latest weapons of the Russian army. It is equipped with an improved fire extinguishing system, an air conditioning system has been added, it is possible to hit moving targets with high accuracy during movement. In all respects it surpasses such tanks as the Abrams or Leopard.
Army assault rifles
The most famous weapons of the Russian army are Kalashnikovs. And although they lack grace or beauty, they have earned popularity for their simplicity and ease of use. This machine has its history since 1959, when it was first adopted by the USSR Army. In recent years, since 1990, models of the AK-74M 5.45 caliber with a bar for attaching various types of sights were produced for the army. In it, designers were able to realize the dream of a universal machine. But no matter how universal it may be, history does not stand still, and technology develops.
To date, the modern weapons of the Russian army in terms of machine guns are represented by the AK-12 model. It is devoid of shortcomings of all types of AK - it lacks a gap between the cover of the receiver and the receiver itself. The design makes the machine convenient for use by both right-handed and left-handed people. The model is compatible with stores for AKM, AK-74. It is possible to mount a grenade launcher and various types of sight. Firing accuracy is almost 1.5 times higher than that of the AK-74.
Grenade launchers in Russian troops
Grenade launchers are designed for various purposes and are divided into several types. So, they distinguish easel, automatic, manual, multi-purpose, under-barrel and remotely controlled. Depending on the type, they are intended for the destruction of enemy troops, moving and stationary targets, for the destruction of unarmored, lightly armored and armored vehicles.
The new small arms of the Russian army in this category are represented by an RPG-30 grenade launcher. It is a disposable weapon, entered the army in 2013. The anti-tank complex is double-barreled, consisting of two grenades: a simulator and a 105 mm combat. The simulator provides activation of the enemy defense functions, and a combat grenade directly destroys a target that has remained unprotected.
One cannot ignore such modern weapons of the Russian army as the GP-25 and GP-30 under-barrel grenade launchers. They are equipped with Kalashnikov assault rifles of modifications AK-12, AKM, AKMS, AKS-74U, AK-74, AK-74M, AK-103 and AK-101. The grenade launchers GP-25 and GP-30 are designed to destroy living and non-living targets and unarmored vehicles. Sighting range - about 400 m, caliber - 40 mm.
Sniper rifles
Sniper rifles, used as small arms of the Russian army, are divided into several types, and more precisely, have different purposes. To eliminate single masked or moving targets, an SVD of 7.62 mm caliber is used. The rifle was developed back in 1958 by E. Dragunov and has an aiming range of up to 1300 meters. Since then, the weapon has gone through several modifications. In the 90s. the SVD-S rifle (SVU-AS) was developed and put into service with the Russian army. It has a caliber of 7.62 and is intended for airborne units. This rifle has the ability to automatically fire, and it is also equipped with a folding butt.
For military operations that require no noise, BCC is used. Despite the fact that the Vintorez sniper rifle was created in the former USSR, the SP-5 and SP-6 cartridges are used for firing (pierces an 8 mm thick steel plate from a distance of 100 m). The aiming range is from 300 to 400 meters, depending on the type of sight used.
Russian naval forces
The armament of the Navy, which the army of the new Russia uses, is quite diverse. Surface ships provide support for submarine forces, provide transportation of landing troops and cover for landing, protection of territorial waters, the coastline, search and tracking of the enemy, support for sabotage operations. Submarine forces provide reconnaissance operations, a surprise attack on continental and naval targets. Naval aviation forces are used to attack enemy surface forces, destroy key objects on its coastline, intercept and prevent enemy aircraft attacks.
The Navy includes destroyers, patrol ships of the far and near sea zone, small missile and anti-submarine ships, missile, anti-sabotage boats, large and small landing ships, nuclear submarines, minesweepers, and landing boats.
Defense industry
After the collapse of the USSR, the defense industry experienced a sharp decline. However, in 2006, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the State Arms Development Program for 2007-2015. According to this document, over the specified years, new weapons and various technical means should be developed to replace the old.
The development and supply of new and modernized weapons and equipment is carried out by such enterprises as Russian Technologies, Oboronprom, Motorostroitel, Izhevsk Machine-Building Plant, United Aircraft Corporation, Helicopters of Russia, Uralvagonzavod, Kurgan engine-building plant βand others.
Most of the research centers and design bureaus developing the armament of the Russian army are strictly classified, as are defense enterprises. But the defense industry today provides jobs for many large and medium-sized cities of the Russian Federation.