The Russian military has upgraded the Chinese Desertcross all-terrain vehicle by adding a metal frame, smoke bombs, and an electronic warfare system. Photos of the modified vehicle were shared on social media, showing the welding process and installation of a Rabitz grid. The vehicle is now equipped with an anti-drone net, covering the roof, compartments, and sides. In addition, it received a masking net and camouflage. The Russian military is set to receive over 2,000 Desertcross vehicles from Chinese manufacturer AODES. This upgrade is part of the continuous efforts by the Russians to equip their vehicles with protective measures, such as the “tsar grill” to counter drones.

Source:
– Militarnyi

The installation of the metal frame, smoke bombs, and electronic warfare system on the Chinese Desertcross all-terrain vehicle has been carried out by the Russians. Photos of the upgraded vehicle were shared on social media platforms. The modification also includes the addition of an anti-drone net, masking net, and camouflage. The Russian military has shown interest in the Desertcross vehicles, with plans to acquire over 2,000 of them from Chinese manufacturer AODES. This is in line with the Russians’ strategy to equip their vehicles with effective protection, including the use of “tsar grill” and protective nets on combat motorcycles to counter drones.

Sources:
– Militarnyi
– Telegram/Russia no context

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• The Chinese Desertcross-1000-3 all-terrain vehicle used by the Russian military weighs 916 kilograms and can carry up to 300 kilograms of cargo for transporting towed mortars.
• Russians are equipping vehicles with “grills” for protection during assault operations and have started installing protective nets on combat motorcycles to counter FPV drones.
• A video showed a trapezoidal protective net mounted on the rear bumper of a motorcycle, intended to shield the rider’s back from drone strikes.