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Russia Marks Artillery Day With 'Guards' Honors, Says Rocket Forces Have Shifted to Recon‑Fire Model

Officials point to serial deliveries of Malva and Giatsint‑K guns alongside expanded training as evidence of modernization.

Overview

  • Russia’s Defense Ministry says 25 rocket and artillery formations have received the honorary 'guards' title since the start of the special military operation, and ten units have earned high state awards.
  • Rocket Forces and Artillery chief Dmitry Klimenko says the branch has largely completed its transition to an integrated reconnaissance‑fire system that links sensors, shooters and command elements.
  • Klimenko reports that all current RViA systems are in combat use in the operation and are meeting performance expectations, citing Msta‑S howitzers, Tornado multiple‑launch systems and Iskander‑M missiles.
  • Serial deliveries continue of 152mm wheeled guns Malva and Giatsint‑K, with unification allowing the full ammunition range and the use of Krasnopol‑M2 precision shells.
  • Training updates include the restoration of the Central Artillery Officer Courses from December 1 and expanded instruction at service academies, while Rosgvardiya says about 600 of its artillery personnel have received state honors after more than 6,000 fire missions.