Russia has announced plans to deploy the advanced 2S38 Derivation-PVO anti-aircraft artillery system. This is a tracked vehicle based on the BMP-3, designed to combat drones and also to fire at lightly armored targets, writes Army Recognition.
The main weapon of the vehicle is a single 57-mm automatic cannon, supported by an advanced fire control system. The Derivation-PVO has a target tracking radar, electro-optical sensors, and a ballistic computer. These systems allow it to engage targets at long ranges and with high accuracy, making it a formidable opponent on the battlefield.
As Army Recognition writes, the anti-aircraft artillery system is particularly effective against UAVs of various types. It destroys drones at different altitudes.
The 2S38 is also effective against lightly armored targets, such as armored personnel carriers (APCs). This versatility makes the Derivation-PVO an important asset on the battlefield, capable of neutralizing both air and ground threats with equal effectiveness.
Military analysts suggest that the Derivation-PVO could become a serious challenge for the enemy. This will strengthen the defensive and offensive capabilities of the Russian Armed Forces.
The introduction of such advanced weapons only underscores the ongoing arms race and the importance of technological superiority. In the coming months, it will become clear how the Derivation-PVO is able to "influence the wider geopolitical landscape in Eastern Europe."