armata

Armata refers to a Russian armored fighting vehicle platform developed by Uralvagonzavod for the Russian Armed Forces. Conceived as a modular, next-generation family, Armata is intended to underpin a new generation of main battle tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and support vehicles that share common automotive, armor, and electronics architectures. A core design principle is an unmanned turret paired with a protected crew compartment, enabling advanced survivability and crew automation.

The most prominent vehicle in the Armata family is the T-14 Armata, a post–Cold War main battle tank publicly revealed in 2015. The T-14 is equipped with a 125 mm smoothbore gun (2A82-1M) and an automated loader, and it features an unmanned turret with the crew seated in an armored capsule separate from the business end of the vehicle. It also incorporates an integrated digital fire-control system and sensors, along with an active protection system (Afghanit) and modern armor designed to reduce radar and infrared signatures.

In addition to the T-14 MBT, the Armata platform has been proposed to accommodate other vehicle types, including a heavy infantry fighting vehicle and various support and auxiliary vehicles, all sharing common design lines and digital systems. As of the 2020s, public information about production scale and operational deployment is limited and varies by source, with official disclosures remaining sparse. The program has seen delays and budgetary scrutiny, but authorities have continued to promote Armata as Russia’s centerpiece of armored modernization and potential export interest.