The fourth-generation equipment planned for development for Russian military personnel has received its name
Enterprises of the military-industrial complex have begun discussing the creation of new equipment for Russian military personnel, which in the future will replace not only the Ratnik, but also the Sotnik being created to replace it. This was reported by a source in the Russian defense industry.
The new equipment of the soldier of the future has already received its name, although it is only at the design stage. According to the source, the decision was made to name it "Legionnaire". It will replace the Sotnik equipment, which is currently being developed, and individual elements are already being tested. "Sotnik", as mentioned above, will replace the "Warrior" in the troops.
- leads RIA News source words.
The equipment of the second generation "Warrior", which appeared ten years ago, is successful, but it already needs to be replaced with a more modern one using new materials, technologies, etc. The new equipment "Sotnik", which uses a new composite polyethylene fabric, will provide increased protection, while remaining elastic. Also, the Sotnik will include an exoskeleton, active protection elements and even domestic-made nano-pilots. The first elements undergoing testing will enter the troops in 2025.
As reported in August this year, research work, during which the details and composition of the latest Legionnaire equipment will be determined, will be carried out by specialists from the Central Research Institute of Precision Engineering (TsNIITochmash), however, as well as the Ratnik and Sotnik ". This decision was made by the Ministry of Defense. At the moment, it is impossible to say what will be included in the new equipment, even its developers do not know this.
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