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.