The following falls under the category of "
Don't Shoot the Messenger" even if the "
messenger" has discussed this numerous times over the last handful of years. Now we have the most forth coming and definitive article to date on the status of the
T-14 ARMATA. And it
doesn't look good. So by Para...
Para 1: "Russia is
beginning to train operators of vehicles on
Armata platform."
"The
first cadets will be enrolled in
2021 and will graduate as
T-14 tank platoon commanders."
Para 2: "Sources in the
Defense Ministry said..."
"The
first enrolment is scheduled in
2021,
however the time may change." I believe this last means
later then
earlier.
"
Omsk Armor Engineering Institute will
train experts in the
overhaul and
operation of Armata family. The training will take
four years and
the first graduates will come
to operate Armata in the army in 2025-"2026."
Para 8: "
T-15 is undergoing trials."
The intervening paragraphs are
generally dealing with and ensuring that both the operators and engineers are fully trained on the
ARMATA platforms in the use and maintenance of the systems.
I have to respect the decision of the Russians in this matter. These are the most advanced land combat systems they've ever designed. And reading "
between the lines" they have concerns about the abilities of their military to operate and maintain these systems.
By taking their time in the training and cross training to come, they are ensuring the
integrity of the systems (ARMATA Platforms) and "
professionalism" of their operators and maintainers.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/defe..._vehicles.html
FYI SERBIA: Has decided to upgrade their
M-84AS tanks.
https://www.armyrecognition.com/serb..._10207162.html
They will be upgraded to the
T-84AS1 version "
down the road" The ref. is also saying...
"Miloradović emphasizes and says that this
is not the end of the development process « because we
are simultaneously working on phase two, designated as an upgraded M-84 AS2 tank, which includes several more new subsystems that will additionally and significantly enhance the capabilities of our tank units »..."
I have to think the
T-84 AS1 is around
1.5 years out. The
T-84 AS2 I'd say is
possibly within
2 years out at it's
earliest.
Alright I'm tired, time to call it a night! Have a good one,
everyone!?! 
Regards,
Pat
