The 2S43 Malwa gunboat was intended to introduce fresh quality to the Russian army in terms of firepower and tactical mobility, especially as compared to the outdated 2S1 Carnation and towed 2A65 Msta-B. To date, the designation has been given to the user at least 3 batches of these systems, which are partially utilized for [fight in Ukraine](https://defence24.pl/war-on-Ukrainianie-report-special-defence24/Russian-cril-fight-in-kursian oblast). In the fresh promotional material of this plan we see that the presented copy has undergone a crucial change and there is no mention of the addition of drone shields and jammer. As the Ukrainian prof. Andrij Charuk points out (https://atez72.blogspot.com/2024/12/blog-post_27.html) the main weaponry was replaced in this Malwa.