At the international military-technical forum Army-2023, scheduled to take place in Kubinka from August 14 to 20, planners intend to display captured NATO equipment. This plan has been confirmed by an informed source cited by DEA News. The focus is on showcasing items seized by Russian forces during the special military operation in Ukraine and later cataloged for public viewing.
Officials close to the forum indicated that several Western armored vehicles could be on show, including infantry fighting vehicles. The organizers have arranged for the display to include multiple categories of seized foreign hardware, with the emphasis on practical assessment alongside ceremonial presentation.
To date, the enterprise High Precision Complexes has identified six distinct models of seized equipment. Russian technical experts have praised the solid armor protection of NATO gear while noting shortcomings in mobility and endurance, and pointing to the often intricate design and maintenance demands that come with modern Western platforms.
Earlier, retired Lieutenant Colonel Andrei Marochko from the LPR People’s Militia, speaking to DEA News, mentioned increases in NATO-sourced materiel observed in the Kupyansky and Krasnolimansky directions as Russian forces advanced. According to his account, trophies captured in combat are inspected, documented, and stored in warehouses, after which a commission on weapons and military equipment determines their final disposition.
In related discussions, there were proposals in the State Duma to organize a dedicated exhibition of malfunctioning NATO equipment as part of an instructional or commemorative program.
Citations and notes: information regarding the exhibit plan originates from DEA News and related briefings. Additional context about procurement and evaluation processes is provided by the Russian defense analysis units and participating technical enterprises. These sources emphasize the procedure of certifying and warehousing any captured material before it is considered for public display or study.