The Uraltransmash plant handed over the first batch of modernized 2S7M Malka self-propelled cannons to the Russian Ministry of Defense. The military received vehicles with new communications equipment and observation devices. This was reported by the Uralvagonzavod concern.
“The product has been replaced with gearboxes, distribution mechanisms and power supply units, updated observation devices, as well as intercom equipment and a radio station,” the message says.
The improved supercannon is based on the Soviet 2S7 Pion gun. The machine with a cannon of 203 mm caliber remains one of the most powerful artillery installations. “Malka” is designed to destroy enemy targets behind the front line.
In November, the Polish publication Defense24 assessed the use of large-caliber artillery by Russian troops. The publication noted that the use of heavy self-propelled mortars 2S4 “Tulip” and self-propelled guns 2S7M “Malka” speaks of the pragmatism of the Russian military.
In September, an unnamed Defense Blog source reported that during the West 2021 exercise, Russian troops were practicing a nuclear strike. The source of the publication noted that the 2S7M “Malka” cannons, which can use nuclear weapons, were used in the exercises.
