Improved T-90M shown in detail in Donetsk
T-90M shown with improved protection such as new ERA. (Photo: Russian MoD via vk.com)
The T-90M was publicly revealed in 2017 and entered service in the Russian Army in 2020. Its export version, T-90MS, has been ordered by India and Egypt.
Footage of the latest generation Russian T-90M main battle tanks in Ukraine has emerged on Russia’s VK social media platform showing the vehicles with improved Explosive Reactive Armour and other systems designed to defeat conventional improvised attack.
According to a description attached to the footage the tank was deployed with the Yug combat group in the Donetsk region.
Manufactured by UralVagonZavod, the T-90M and the T-90MS are improved variants of the T-90 main battle tank featuring an enhanced ERA array, a newer 125mm gun, a better 1,130hp engine and an upgraded communications and sensors suite.
The vehicle in the footage
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
More from Land Warfare
-
![General Atomics and Rafael unveil new multi-domain missile]()
General Atomics and Rafael unveil new multi-domain missile
Currently under development, Bullseye has been designed to be a long-range, precision-guided strike capability.
-
![Polaris bets on the Arctic market with over-snow reconnaissance vehicle]()
Polaris bets on the Arctic market with over-snow reconnaissance vehicle
The military 850 Titan 155 is described by the company as an “all-new” over-snow reconnaissance vehicle (OSRV).
-
![Australia inducts new QinetiQ EOD robots and 9mm pistols into service]()
Australia inducts new QinetiQ EOD robots and 9mm pistols into service
The new inductions will add significantly to the ADF’s infantry capabilities, especially during in-combat explosive ordnance disposal situations.
-
![Canada lines up over-the-horizon radar purchase from Australia]()
Canada lines up over-the-horizon radar purchase from Australia
Ottawa is planning to procure a version of Australia’s Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN), which gives an over-the-horizon radar (OTHR) capability reaching approximately 3,000km for detection of air and sea targets.
