The tank is entering production at a time when Ukraine is readying to deploy its cutting-edge West-supplied Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) against Russia. Although it was primarily designed for airborne troops, it could also be used by naval infantry units. This tank can be para-dropped and is air-portable. Russian authorities refer to the 2S25M Sprut-SDM1 as a self-propelled anti-tank gun, also known as a tank destroyer, despite it being a light tank by definition. The plans for deliveries for the coming years include BMP-3, as well as BMP-3 after overhaul, BMD-4M, BTR-MDM, BREM-L, modernization of BMP-2 with the Berezhok fighting compartment, mastering the repair of airborne equipment, introducing into production new models of military equipment – a 125mm self-propelled anti-tank gun 2S25M, an armored personnel carrier BT-3F.” Rostec stated in a press note, “Since 2023, Kurganmashzavod has had the status of the lead contractor for the state defense order. The state corporation also noted that some additional state contracts had been reached with the Ministry of Defense (MoD) to supply certain well-liked categories of weapons and military hardware. The press service of Rostec announced late last month that Kurganmashzavod would put the latest 2S25M tank (Sprut SDM1) destroyers and BT-3F armored personnel carriers into production, Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported. Russian state arms manufacturer Rostec recently announced that a host of tank destroyers, including the 2С25М Sprut-SDM1, is set to roll on the production line.

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