Russia developing new Glaz/Groza system for combat coordination - ISW
Photo: The Russian military is developing the use of a new tactical system (Russian media)
The Russian Ministry of Defense continues to support its own coordination software system for reconnaissance and strike units, Glaz/Groza. However, Russian soldiers are still using other special communication systems at the frontlines, reports the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).
The ISW referred to a segment aired on the Russian Ministry of Defense's TV channel, Zvezda. The segment showed Russian soldiers at the Mikhailovsky Military Artillery Academy in St. Petersburg training on software for coordinating combat operations, Glaz/Groza. The system provides organized command and control for Russian units on the front lines.
Meanwhile, the ISW notes that Russian forces continue to rely heavily on specialized communication systems for coordinating combat in Ukraine. These systems use messaging apps on social media platforms.
"A former Russian Storm-Z instructor and mil blogger previously claimed that the Russian MoD has not introduced its official Glaz/Groza application at a wide enough scale for Russian forces to adopt," the ISW said.
How the Glaz/Groza system works
According to the Militarnyi portal, the Russian system is similar to Ukraine's Kropyva system in that it establishes coordination between reconnaissance and strike units. It operates as a map with points that represent the locations of adjacent units and identified enemy targets.
The system enables rapid coordination between units, allowing operators of reconnaissance drones to quickly transmit information about identified targets to command posts and artillery units for timely strikes.
Photo: screenshot by Zvezda TV channel
The Glaz/Groza system also includes a library of ballistic data for Russian artillery systems and munitions. With its help, a gunner can target an objective within 2-4 minutes by inputting coordinates, elevation, and weather conditions.
The system is used for operating conventional howitzers, mortars, multiple rocket launchers, infantry fighting vehicles, and tanks. It allows these units to fire from concealed positions.
A segment aired on the Zvezda TV channel showcased the software being used on standard tablets. This significantly simplifies the deployment of the combat system within the military. The interface and software are adapted for ease of use in the field.
Photo: screenshot by Zvezda TV channel
"In general, Glaz/Groza reduces the response time from target detection to engagement to a few minutes, improves the accuracy of the first shot, and ensures stable interaction between individual units at the tactical level," Militarnyi concluded.
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