Dutch Government Sends Advanced YPR Armored Vehicles with RCWS to Ukraine
20 May, 2024 The Dutch YPR-765 IFV with a RCWS, which is being prepared for shipment to Ukraine. May 2024. The Netherlands.
Photo credits: Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands The Dutch government prepared for Ukraine a batch of YPR armored vehicles, which were equipped with remote weapon stations. The Dutch Defense Ministry said that they are transferring this equipment at the request of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
YPR infantry fighting vehicles are equipped with RCWS remote weapon stations. They allow the crew to control the weapon from inside the vehicle. YPRs will be able to provide battlefield fire support more effectively.
Remotely controlled weapons provide the shooter with additional safety.
The Dutch YPR-765 IFV with a RCWS, which is being prepared for shipment to Ukraine. May 2024. The Netherlands.
Photo credits: Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands
"These types of armored vehicles are very important for Ukraine. They are maneuverable, can move troops quickly, and can be used for reconnaissance, offensive, and defensive purposes," the Dutch Ministry of Defense added. YRR will arrive in Ukraine in the nearest future.
No information is given about the exact numbers and types of weapons by the ministry. To date, the Netherlands has delivered a total of 207 YRR infantry fighting vehicles of various types. "The efforts we have made recently will pay off in the coming months.
It is extremely important that all countries continue to contribute to collective efforts," the Dutch Ministry of Defense noted.
YPR-765 IFV of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, December 2022. Photo credits: ArmyInform
Recall that the Ukrainian military has been actively using YRR-765 infantry fighting vehicles since 2022. YPR-765 in its basic version, is armed with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun without remote control.
However, in 2023, YPR-765 IFV in the PRI version produced by the Dutch company DAF was spotted in Ukraine.
YPR-795 PRI infantry fighting vehicle of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Frame from the Ukrainian Front video
The PRI (Pantser Rups Infanterie) armored vehicles have an EWS turret with a Swiss Oerlikon KBA B02 25mm gun.