Slovak army were armed with modernized armored personnel carriers and reconnaissance vehicle, According to the Defense Ministry press service of Slovakia. Set of machines 11 made in version reconnaissance vehicle (BRM) BPsVI, a 10 others are modernized BMP-1, designated as the BVP-M.
according to information, presented by the developer, BPsVI and BVP-M are modernized BMP-1 and BMP-2. On combat vehicles mounted uninhabited combat module Turra 30, armed with 30-mm automatic cannon 2A42, coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun PKT, as well as launchers ATGM 9M113 “Competition” in the amount of two pieces. In addition to the upgraded BMP installed a new communications equipment and navigation equipment, Weather sensor. On BRM BPsVI, but this kit is installed spy equipment. The crew of the modernized machine intelligence is six people. At UTD-20 engines upgraded by a motor. Following the results of the modernization of the mass of the two machines has increased, but buoyancy was preserved by adding additional floats on the sides.
It is planned to replace the intelligence upgraded machines on the promising option wheeled armored car, rearranging it all the intelligence apparatus, BRM and themselves converted into BVP-M and leave the ranks of the Slovak Armed Forces as an infantry fighting vehicle.
