Pentagon: Ukraine will receive BMP Bradley in M2A2 ODS modification with FBCB2 information system and improved protection

The other day, the White House announced that it would transfer the Bradley BMPs to Ukraine. Now there is information on the Internet about what vehicles the Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive.

Here's What We Know

According to the Pentagon's chief advisor Pat Ryder, the AFU will receive the Bradley in the M2A2 ODS (Operation Desert Storm) modification. These infantry fighting vehicles are based on the combat experience gained during the Iraq war in 1991.

The Bradley M2A2 ODS boasts enhanced protection against APCs. In addition, the vehicle has received a combat information and control system FBCB2, laser rangefinder ELRF (Eye-safe Laser Rangefinder) with a range of up to 10 km and tactical navigation system TACNAV (Tactical Navigation System) with GPS.

By the way, at the first stage 50 BMPs will be transferred to the AFU. The training program for Ukrainian crews will be launched this month.

Source: The WarZone