Russia Converts Naval Cannon A-192M to Mobile Coastal Artillery as Ukraine Secures NATO Mine‑Countermeasure Command

The Russian Federation is adapting its 130 mm A‑192M naval gun—normally mounted on modern Project 22350 frigates—into a wheeled, automated coastal‑defence system. The move highlights industrial difficulties in producing advanced towed howitzers and marks a departure from earlier plans for the 2S35 "Koalitsiya‑SV" artillery system.

Ukraine’s naval forces have earned NATO certification to command multinational mine‑countermeasure groups after successfully completing the NEL‑2 assessment during the Sea Breeze 2026 exercise. Designated “Mission Capable,” the unit can now direct allied assets in mine‑clearance operations across the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, reflecting deeper integration into Euro‑Atlantic security structures.