The 25th Separate Airborne Brigade “Sicheslav” of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released footage of intensive training exercises with the newly delivered M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, supplied by the United States.
Ukrainian paratroopers demonstrated tactical maneuvers and combat simulations using the modern armored vehicles, which now join the ranks alongside the German BMP Marder—nicknamed by the troops as “the Mercedes of infantry fighting vehicles” due to their comfort and reliability.
According to the brigade, “mobility, firepower, and troop protection are the three pillars of the Bradley’s effectiveness in modern warfare.”
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The M2 Bradley is considered a “universal soldier” on the battlefield. Equipped with a 25 mm M25 Bushmaster automatic cannon, it can pierce most Russian armored vehicles, with a firing rate of up to 500 rounds per minute. Its advanced optics allow target detection at distances of up to 10 km, while its fire control system ensures high accuracy.
The Bradley’s diesel engine provides a top speed of 66 km/h and excellent mobility over rough terrain. The vehicle also stands out for its protection capabilities, surpassing the Russian BMP-3 thanks to its double-layered hull (aluminum and steel), anti-mine polymer tracks, and shock-absorbing seating.
Reports suggest that even Russian troops, upon examining a captured M2A2 Bradley, acknowledged its superiority over the BMP-3—both in protection and firepower. The vehicles have withstood PG-9VS projectile strikes and, in some cases, even anti-tank missile hits on the sides, thanks to BRAT reactive armor plating.
Additionally, the M25 cannon boasts twice the accuracy of Russian 30 mm 2A42 and 2A72 models, and its armor-piercing rounds deliver double the penetration, significantly increasing range and lethality.
The incorporation of both Bradley and Marder vehicles marks a qualitative leap in the capabilities of the Sicheslav Brigade, cementing its readiness in an increasingly technological and dynamic warfare landscape.
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