Uraltransmash (part of Uralvagonzavod defense manufacturer within the state hi-tech corporation Rostec) has delivered a batch of modernized Msta-S self-propelled howitzers to the Russian troops, the Uralvagonzavod press office reported on Monday, Eurasia Diary reports citing Tass News.
"Uraltransmash has sent a batch of modernized 2S19M2 (Msta-S) self-propelled howitzers under the defense procurement plan," the press office said in a statement.
During the upgrade, the defense manufacturer improved the howitzer’s fire control systems and running performance, the statement says.
As the Uralvagonzavod press office specified for TASS, the Msta-S is designated to destroy and suppress artillery mortar batteries, tanks, anti-tank weapons, firepower and electronic warfare systems, the armor, command posts, air and missile defenses, strike field defenses and deny maneuvers by reserve infantry and tank units. The self-propelled artillery gun combines combat and operational qualities with its hi-tech production.