Russian Army units receive Tornado-G MLRS
The Russian Army's Central Military District 2nd Combined Arms motorised rifle units in Samara have been armed with fifteen Tornado-G multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), according to the Russian Ministry of Defence.
Able to direct a missile to the target automatically, the Tornado-G MLRS is designed to launch strikes against enemy personnel, armoured vehicles, artillery units and command posts.
With a modern communications systems and a digital control system, the system can be integrated with the Orlan UAS for reconnaissance, guidance and correction of fire.
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