The new heavy assault robotic complex (TShRK) "Shturm", which is being developed at "Uralvagonzavod", does not actually have autonomy. It's just Russian "propaganda, not real innovation". This opinion was expressed by military expert Peter Suchiu of The National Interest, commenting on a video of the combat vehicle tests in Nizhny Tagil.
The robotic tank largely relies on past developments. The use of old T-72 hulls indicates the unpreservation of existing stocks.
The author of The National Interest pointed out that "Shturm" was supposed to receive some autonomous functions. However, in the test video, the crew is on board the combat vehicle.
This suggests that neither remote control nor autonomous functions are yet ready. And it calls into question the very purpose of "Shturm".
The TShRK will be equipped with a 125-millimeter shortened D-414 gun. It will receive protection against anti-tank projectiles and a bulldozer blade for overcoming obstacles and preparing firing positions. "Shturm" will be controlled from a command vehicle.
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