The self-propelled artillery unit (SPG) "Msta-S" will be modernized, the howitzer's turret protection will be enhanced. This was reported by a source in the Russian defense industry.

According to the source, engineers will take into account the methods used by the enemy to fight against the "Msta-S".

Features of the "Msta-S" SPG:

  1. High rate of fire
  2. Firing with various types of ammunition
  3. Rapid deployment and withdrawal from position

The 2S19 "Msta-S" with a caliber of 155 mm is a development of the Ural Transport Engineering Plant. The howitzer fires high-explosive fragmentation projectiles and cluster projectiles with fragmentation combat elements.

Earlier, the Russian military received a batch of modernized "Msta-S" M1 and "Msta-S" M2 SPGs.

Sources
TASS

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