Ukraine which continues to clashes on the eastern border and the war, resumes modernisation of army.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces received the second batch of upgraded T-72 tanks, which was completed as part of the modernization of the army. The survivability of the tanks, which modernized within the Kyiv Armored Plant (Київський бронетанковий завод) has been increased. In this context, in addition to explosive reactive armour bricks, tanks equipped with slat armour. Fire control systems and optical-electrooptic systems also upgraded. In this way, platforms acquired increased situational awareness and increased off-road capability with tracks, which similar structure used in T-80 tanks. As well as Lybid digital communication systems, ASELSAN-made secure digital communication systems are also integrated on the platforms. T-72AMTs also gained capability to use barrel-launched 5 km-range Kombat missiles.
211216-N-QI061-1222 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (December 16, 2021) An MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 (VUP-19), sits on the flight line at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Dec. 16, 2021. VUP-19, the Navy’s first Triton squadron, will continue to maintain and operate the aircraft off the East Coast to further develop the concept of operations and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan T. Beard/ Released)