[SpeedyInTexas]

“It is known which type of Bradley IFV will be sent to Ukraine, its the M2A2 ODS, said Pentagon spokesman Brigadier General Pat Ryder. The M2A2 ODS was developed based on the experience of the war in Iraq (operation “Desert Storm”).”

https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1612143715971203072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1612143715971203072%7Ctwgr%5Ed8d5d3ab58494c7e62f060a1306c1841bceaac15%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2F106pxza%3Fresponsive%3Dtrueis_nightmode%3Dfalse

[SpeedyInTexas]

“What awaits the convicts who agreed to fight in Ukraine, said Osechkin, the founder of the Gulagu Net project.

According to him, only 15-20% of prisoners survive the six-month “business trip” to the front. In the process, most of the survivors are severely injured.”

https://twitter.com/antiputler_news/status/1612443490721447937

[FtrPilot]

The M2A2 improvements include the following: enhanced vehicle survivability by restoring ammunition; internal armor protection of key components; spall liners and mounting provisions for improved vehicle smoke screening; additional armor protection including additional armor for the hull and turret; a ballistic shroud provided for the commander's back-up sight; and improved drive train and suspension.

The U.S. Army also upgraded the earlier M2A1s to the M2A2 standard. After Operation Desert Storm (First Gulf War in 1991), the M2A2 was upgraded again with the addition of an eye-safe carbon dioxide laser rangefinder, global positioning system and compass, combat identification system, and thermal viewer for the driver. The 1,423 M2A2 Bradleys brought up to this standard were referred to as M2A2 ODS (Operation Desert Storm).

My guess is the improved armor will help protect the crew from kamikaze drones.

UKR will put these M2A2s ODS to good use.