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KhKBM, a Ukrainian manufacturer of armored vehicles, previously stated that new BTR-4E armored personnel carriers are not required in Ukraine, as the plant is completing production of previously ordered vehicles.
The Kharkov Morozov Mechanical Engineering Design Bureau (KMDB) showed a modernized version of the BTR-4E “Bucephalus” armored personnel carrier at the MSPO exhibition in Poland. The Telegram channel “Turned in War” drew attention to the relevant footage.
The updated armored personnel carrier received the BM-11 Topaz combat module with a ZTM-1-01 automatic cannon (a copy of the Soviet 2A72) and a KT-7.62N machine gun (a copy of the Kalashnikov machine gun). The designers also changed the landing ramp and a set of lattice screens. Additional protection against drones is provided by an electronic warfare system.
Previously, the manufacturer reported that Ukraine does not yet need the new BTR-4E. The plant is completing the last ordered vehicles, but no new contracts have been signed with KMDB.

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