-
CZ Bren 2 Production in Ukraine Confirmed
On 13 December it was confirmed that Czech CZ BREN 2 rifles are being assembled in Ukraine with future plans to expand to manufacturing the rifles.
Be sure to check out our accompanying article for this video here -
https://armourersbench.com/Check us out on the History of Weapons & Warfare v...
-
Ukraine: 3D Printed Anti-Personnel Mines
A quick look at an interesting and very simple 3D printed anti-personnel mine currently in use in Ukraine.
Be sure to check out our accompanying article for this video here -
https://armourersbench.com/2024/12/01/3d-printed-anti-personnel-mines/Check us out on the History of Weapons & Warfare...
-
Gear for Carrying DP27 Pan Magazines
Today we are taking a look at three different pieces of kit developed to carry Degtyarev DP pan magazines. These mags are really inconveniently shaped, and traditional magazine pouches just don't work for them. Instead, the Soviets initially fielded a stamped steel can that held three pans. This ...
-
Polish Rifle Grenades for Ukrainian Drones
Earlier this summer, Polish PGN-60 rifle grenades began to appear in the hands of various Ukrainian units. These 68mm fin-stabilised, High-Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) grenades have been used by some units to assemble first person view (FPV) kamikaze drones.
Be sure to check out our accompanying a...
-
RPG-FPV
In this week's video we explore the emerging branch of drone evolution in Ukraine that has seen the development of what I'm calling RPG-FPVs - AKA: Rocket Launcher Drones.
Be sure to check out our accompanying article for this video here -
https://armourersbench.com/Check us out on the Histo...
-
Robot Dogs in Ukraine
On land, sea and in the air drones and unmanned systems have shaped the war in Ukraine for over 2 years. The latest unmanned system to be pressed into service are robot dogs!
Be sure to check out our accompanying article for this video here -
https://armourersbench.com/Check us out on the His...
-
Ukrainian Marines Deploy RBS-17 Missiles
RBS-17 anti-ship missiles have been used in Ukraine since autumn 2022 and we've looked at them in the past [https://youtu.be/ilfZlXR0wb0] but some excellent footage of them in use has surfaced necessitating a fresh look.
Be sure to check out our accompanying article for this video here -
http... -
Ukraine's Rare RG-1 Grenade Launcher
Seen just a handful of times since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the magazine-fed 30×29mm RG-1 is Ukraine's rarest grenade launcher. In this video we look at the available information on the weapon and the few intriguing sightings of it in theatre.
Be sure to check out our accompanying article ...
-
3D Printed Evolution of Drone Munitions
Joe MacDonald of @BigMakBattleBlog has kindly shared some insights into how his Ukrainian drone unit is using 3D printed drone-delivered munitions.
Check out Joe's channel for more - https://www.youtube.com/@BigMakBattleBlog/Be sure to check out our accompanying article for this video here -...
-
Mine Satchel Charges
In recent weeks there have been a spate videos showing Russian troops using TM-62 anti-tank mines as improvised satchel charges. We've already seen TM-62s used as drone dropped munitions and as demolition charges. The videos shared most recently show the dramatic effect that the TM-62s can have o...
-
Ukraine's Grad Rocket Firing Sea Drones
Ukraine's unmanned surface vessels (drone boats) continue to evolve with a newly confirmed variant equipped with six 122mm Grad rocket tubes. In this video we take a look at how they might be employed
Be sure to check out our accompanying article for this video here -
https://armourersbench.c... -
Russia's Turtle Tanks Are Evolving
Russia's 'Turtle Tanks' are continuing to evolve and proliferate to other sectors of the frontline. In this comprehensive video we examine sightings of the 'Tsar Mangal' tanks, their variations and how they have continued to evolve.
Be sure to check out our accompanying article for this video he...
-
Russia's Turtle Tanks
Two weeks ago, we looked at a curious in-field adaptation carried out by a Russian unit operating near Krasnohorivka. A T-72 had been near totally enclosed by sheet metal to protect it from FPV drones. Various imagery showed the tank encased in a trapezoidal steel structure, giving the vehicle t...
-
Seized Iranian Weapons for Ukraine
The U.S. government announced, on 9 April, the transfer of enough small arms to equip a brigade to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The weapons originate from the arms shipments that the US Navy and allies have seized in recent years thousands of weapons and millions of rounds of ammunition which have...
-
The 'Blyatmobile' - The Russian Turtle Tank
During a recent Russian operation near Krasnohorivka the so-called 'Turtle Tank' made its first appearance. Widely ridiculed online, Russian engineers built shell which essentially encased a tank in a trapezoidal steel structure, giving the vehicle the look of a shed on tracks.
Be sure to check ...
-
More SMAW In Ukraine
Back in April 2023, we looked at the use of the SMAW Mk153 in Ukraine, since then this relatively rare rocket launcher has surfaced again semi-regularly in imagery from the war in Ukraine.
Be sure to check out our accompanying article for this video here -
https://armourersbench.com/Check us ...
-
Ukraine: Rifle Periscopes Return
With the war in Ukraine's current trench-bound stalemate often resembling the First World War it isn't too surprising to see an early 20th century innovation making a comeback. Several variations on the concept of a periscope rifle have been seen in Ukraine since the summer of 2023.
Be sure to c...
-
Ukraine's ASRAAM Franken-SAM
Earlier this week, 8 February, the first clear footage of the UK developed and supplied AIM-132 ASRAAM-based air defence system appeared. In this video we take a look at the system and the available evidence of its use.
Be sure to check out our accompanying article for this video here -
https:/... -
RBS-17 Ukraine
In June 2022 Sweden announced it would provide Robot-17 (RBS-17) coastal defence missiles to Ukraine. They've since been seen on a handful of occasions in theatre.
Be sure to check out our accompanying article for this video here -
https://armourersbench.com/Check us out on the History of Wea...
-
Ukraine's Giant Rifle - the Snipex Monomakh
There are a significant number of different large calibre anti-materiel rifles in use in Ukraine. One of the largest is the Monomakh, a 14.5×114mm semi-automatic, box magazine-fed anti-materiel rifle from the Ukrainian company Snipex.
Be sure to check out our accompanying article for this video...
-
German HK MG5s in Ukraine
Since September we've begun to see substantial number of Heckler & Koch MG5s with Ukrainian special operations teams, predominantly those under GUR direction. The MG5 is one of the newest machine guns to see service in Ukraine and according to official German source only 100 have been transferred...
-
Ukrainian Wheeled Mount for Mk19 Automatic Grenade Launcher
A Ukrainian engineer has constructed a wheeled mount for the Mk19 automatic grenade launcher.
Be sure to check out our accompanying article for this video here -
https://armourersbench.com/Check us out on the History of Weapons & Warfare video streaming app - https://www.weaponsandwar.tv/the...
-
Ukrainian RPG Shovel
In mid-October a Ukrainian combatant shared a short video on his TikTok channel demonstrating a new piece of ordnance – the RPG Shovel.
Be sure to check out our accompanying article for this video here -
https://armourersbench.com/2023/11/01/ukrainian-rpg-shovel/Check us out on the History o...
-
Ukraine: RPG Warheads with Fragmentation Sleeves
Warheads fired from RPG-7s predominantly have a limited anti-personnel effect due to the minimal fragmentation needed for their normal anti-armour role. Since the spring of 2023 a number of Ukrainian units have been sighted using PG-7 warheads augmented with fragmentation sleeves which are intend...