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"They will act quickly and unexpectedly": Polish press on strengthening Russian airborne forces

«Will act quickly and unexpectedly»: Polish press on strengthening Russian airborne forces
In recent years, Russian airborne forces have transformed into a modern rapid reaction force, while maintaining very high mobility and combat readiness.

There is no limit to growth

This opinion comes from the columnist for the Polish edition of Defense24 Marcin Gavenda. In his words, The RF Airborne Forces solve a wide range of tasks: from airborne and helicopter landings behind enemy lines to participation in counter-terrorist operations and maneuvering on the enemy's flanks.

In recent years, these troops have undergone a deep transformation - their numbers have increased, professionalism, the quality of equipment and weapons has increased. It is estimated, that the Airborne Forces serve at least 40-45 thousand. people. At the same time, a further increase in the number is planned for the coming years. Modernization is designed to turn the Airborne Forces into a rapid reaction force, which should simultaneously play the role of a strategic reserve.

According to the author, the reform of this type of troops includes several directions: a large number of different types of exercises; transfer to new generation products, such as BMD-4M and BTR-MDM; increase in firepower by equipping units with classic MBT T-72B3 and light tanks "Sprut-SD".

«Will act quickly and unexpectedly»: Polish press on strengthening Russian airborne forces

Surround and destroy

At the present stage, a large role has begun to be given to the helicopter landing. It is believed, that the use of rotary-wing vehicles allows the Airborne Forces to deploy many landing groups in the rear or on the flanks of the enemy, capture key areas of the terrain, block the enemy and destroy him with the support of artillery and ground forces.

Airborne forces will act quickly, unexpected and flexible, depending on the situation
– noted in the edition.

In the arsenal of the command there are many ways to use airborne units. So, within the framework of one operation, it is possible to carry out a parachute landing of a regiment and transport a battalion tactical group by helicopters. Russian Airborne Forces demonstrated the possibility of a massive landing, dropping on the exercises "Center-2019" with 70 meals. Il-76 in full force of the 217th regiment of the 98th division, together with 200 units of technology (true, two BMD-2 without a crew crashed).

The most noticeable and at the same time significant element of the rearmament of the Airborne Forces is the transfer of new combat vehicles and armored personnel carriers
– indicated in the Polish press.

As the columnist explains, BMD-4M "Sadovnitsa" and BTR-MDM "Shell" are entering the troops. Shipment of the self-propelled mortar 2С42 "Lotos" will begin soon (which was created to replace the 2S9 "Nona-S"), new fire control vehicles "Zavet-D", the latest version of the floating light tank 2S25 "Sprut", wheeled armored personnel carriers K-4386 "Typhoon-VDV" and specialized vehicles based on it (Typhoon-PVO, mortar "Drok" and others), modernized BMD-2M.

used photos:Russian Defense Ministry website

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