The Russian Defense Ministry recently announced that its elite Spetsnaz forces would receive "several dozen" new 2B25 "silent" 82mm mortar systems. The 2B25's noise level reportedly "does not ...

As per their operational needs, Spetsnaz have used a variety of weapons. Some of these are standard for the Russian army, but others are specialized for the different missions. (Also see ...

To identify the small arms and weapons used by Spetsnaz Special Forces, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed a catalog of small arms from Military Factory, an online database of military vehicles, aircraft ...

As well as getting first access to new weapons and kit, the Spetsnaz also have increased freedom both to customize their equipment and outfit and also to experiment with new ideas and vehicles.

When it comes to mission sets, Spetsnaz units specialize in direct action, strategic reconnaissance, and unconventional warfare. They usually have the best weapons and equipment in the entire ...

The Spetsnaz, the catchall term for Russia’s ... That, along with new weapons such as anti-tank rockets and artillery, helped Ukraine drive the Russian invasion back to the eastern and southern ...

unit badges and weapons. Russian special forces are still most frequently seen with the Kalashnikov family of rifles. The similarities could be problematic if Russian Spetsnaz are ever in conflict ...

When it came to the performance of the Spetsnaz in combat, Giaconia says they were keen on tactics and had great intuition and instinct. They could shoot well, took care of their weapons and ...

The Ukraine war has decimated Russia’s elite special forces, known as Spetsnaz, with some of the prized units suffering up to a 95% casualty rate, according to leaked Pentagon documents.

When it comes to mission sets, Spetsnaz units specialize in direct action, strategic reconnaissance, and unconventional warfare. They usually have the best weapons and equipment in the entire ...