The Kurganmashzavod enterprise, a part of Rostec’s High Precision Complexes holding, completed deliveries of the BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles and the BTR-MDM amphibious armored personnel carriers to Russian troops in 2023, according to a statement from the holding’s press service reported by TASS. The message notes that the Armed Forces received not only BMP-3 units but also a batch of BTR-MDM, with the full scope of deliveries fulfilled to date.
As described by the press service, Kurganmashzavod acted as a joint executor under the state defense order and has fulfilled a portion of its obligations for supplying BMP-2M vehicles equipped with the Berezhok combat module. The update underscores that these programs were completed within the planned timeline and scope, reflecting continued capability growth within the domestic defense industry.
Each BMP-3 in the batch reportedly includes an armored screen and cumulative grate protection as part of its standard equipment, reinforcing crew survivability on the modern battlefield and aligning with contemporary safety and performance requirements for armored vehicles.
Leadership comments from the enterprise highlight that Rostec supported the production push through modernization of facilities and expansion of the workforce. The efforts were aimed at boosting efficiency and enabling higher output to meet ongoing defense needs while maintaining stringent quality standards across the production line.
In broader context, Rostec has previously announced efforts to advance domestic automotive and aerospace components, including the introduction of locally manufactured spark plugs for SaM146 aircraft engines used on Sukhoi SSJ-100 airliners. This initiative fits within a wider strategy to expand domestic supply chains and reduce reliance on external suppliers, ensuring greater sovereignty in critical aviation and defense sectors. It is noted that Russian paratrooper and special forces units have been trained to operate with NATO-style weapons, reflecting ongoing adaptation and interoperability training within the armed forces while reinforcing the importance of credible, domestically produced platforms and components. [Cited: TASS press service”]