Prototypes of the new Russian heavy assault robot "Sturm", which is being developed by Uralvagonzavod, the same one that makes Armata tanks, were shown for the first time at one of the military training grounds. The car looks like a combat robot from the future, but in reality it is an upgraded chassis from the T—72 or T-90, without a crew and controlled remotely. The goal is to get into the thick of urban battles, where it is too dangerous for live tankers.
The complex, in fact, consists of two parts: the remotely controlled combat vehicles themselves and the control vehicles that follow them and transmit commands. All this is part of a tactical group, where the "Assault" goes ahead, and people stay in the rear, behind a brick or in an armored vehicle.
What is the robot armed with? The main thing is a shortened 125mm cannon adapted for shooting in narrow streets and courtyards. It hits both armor-piercing and high—explosive shells, ideally against fortified points, pillboxes and buildings with snipers. The car also has a bulldozer blade to level the rubble, demolish walls and pave the way through the barricades.
The protection is serious: a circular set of armor protects against grenade launchers and RPGs, so even if it is hit from the side or from behind, the car has a much better chance of survival than a conventional tank in the urban jungle.
And if more fire is needed, the tower can be retrofitted with rocket—propelled flamethrower launchers (such as Bumblebee or Tula) to clean basements, entrances and trenches.
So far, "Sturm" is being tested, and this is clearly a response to the experience of the war in Ukraine, where urban battles have shown how precious human life is. Robots allow you to throw equipment at the "meat", not people. And if everything works out, in the future such vehicles may become the standard for assault units.
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