Russia is testing out its latest prototype, and it could be powerful enough to replace all of Russia's existing tracked assault vehicles.
The 25-ton Kurganets BMP-25 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) was seen rehearsing for Russia's May 9th Victory Day parade. It can operate underwater, and its firing system of anti-tank guided missile launchers is "capable of choosing its own targets," Engadget reports.
The Kurganets-25 will reportedly carry about six soldiers, and it's equipped with a 30mm cannon. Meanwhile, three people will operate the turret remotely. The prototype is part of Russia's Armata Universal Combat Platform.
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Xinhua News reports that Russia's Defense Ministry will receive 2,300 Armata tanks by 2020, which would modernize 70 percent of Russia's tanks. Twenty-four of the Kurganets are expected to participate in the May parade. Check out the tank in the video below. —Meghan DeMaria
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