The International ARMY 2024 Exhibition, held from August 12 to 14, showcased significant updates regarding equipment for the Russian Armed Forces, as well as for potential export clients. In the artillery segment, the new platforms currently employed by the Russian Ground Forces were highlighted, including the Malva Artillery Combat Vehicle. However, one of the new platforms presented by the Russian military complex was the 122mm Clover self-propelled robotic howitzer, which, according to local media, will soon be deployed in Ukraine for operational field testing.
According to information provided by Russian officials at the ARMY 2024 exhibition, the Clover represents a new robotic self-propelled artillery howitzer. It uses a tracked chassis platform and is equipped with a 122mm D-30 artillery gun, which is widely used within the Ground Forces.
The companies involved in its development reported that it has a range of 400 kilometers and can achieve speeds of up to 12 km/h. Among other announced features, it was noted that the howitzer can be operated remotely, providing greater safety to the operator from a distance control station. Additionally, it is equipped with a revolver-type automatic ammunition loader with a capacity for four 122mm shells and their propellant charges.
Although still in the prototype phase, sources involved in the development of the Clover stated that it has undergone various field tests. However, statements reported by the TASS news agency indicated that it would soon be deployed in Ukraine, with the remark: “The prototype has already been tested at a test site and will shortly be sent to the special military operations zone for further testing.”
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