APCs and IFVs are only beginning to get additional protection and slat armor. Chief Designer of the Special Machine-Building Design Bureau (SKBM) Sergey Abdulov said at Army-2019 forum that BMP-3 IFV would soon get additional anti-cumulative bars and steel screens against RPG launchers.
BMP-3 IFV with slat armor displayed at Army-2019 defense forum near Kubinka (Picture source: Army Recognition) |