Broken Arrow is about to receive a major expansion for the Russian faction with the arrival of the Russian Guard DLC. The new content introduces an entirely new specialization built around experienced infantry, reserve forces, heavy armored formations, modern artillery, and one of the strongest integrated air defense networks seen in the game so far.
Designed to offer new tactical flexibility rather than simply adding more units, the Russian Guard specialization allows commanders to field large combined-arms formations capable of adapting to almost any battlefield situation.
A Completely New Russian Specialization
The centerpiece of the DLC is the Russian Guard specialization, which expands Russia's roster with a force focused on versatility and sustained battlefield presence.
Players will gain access to elite internal security forces alongside reserve formations, giving commanders multiple ways to build their battlegroups depending on mission objectives.
The specialization includes units such as:
Rosgvardiya
BARS Volunteers
Reservists
Spetsnaz Alpha
FSB Snipers
Border Guards
Spetsnaz Vympel
These infantry formations are supported by reconnaissance vehicles, armored transports, heavy artillery, helicopters, and advanced long-range air defense systems.
Massive New Arsenal
The DLC significantly expands Russia's available equipment with 31 new ground and air units, allowing players to create entirely new battlegroup compositions.
Armored Vehicles
Players can reinforce their frontline using both modern equipment and reactivated reserve vehicles, including:
T-62
T-72A
Tigr
BPM-97 Vystrel
Typhoon-K
Uran-9 unmanned combat vehicle
The emphasis on reserve armor allows commanders to overwhelm opponents through numbers while maintaining strong supporting firepower.
New Artillery and Fire Support
Fire support receives a major upgrade with several new long-range systems.
New artillery includes:
2S43 Malva
9K512 Uragan-1M
9K58 Kama
TOS-2 Tosochka
These additions provide multiple options ranging from precision artillery strikes to devastating area saturation attacks capable of reshaping the battlefield.
Layered Air Defense
One of the strongest aspects of the Russian Guard specialization is its integrated air defense.
New systems include:
Pantsir-S1
Tor-M1-2U
S-400 Triumf
Tigr Gibka
Together, these systems create overlapping defensive coverage against helicopters, aircraft, drones, and precision-guided weapons, making air superiority far more difficult for opposing forces.
New Aircraft and Helicopters
The DLC also expands Russian aviation with several iconic aircraft.
Helicopters
Ka-50 Black Shark
Ka-60 Kasatka
Mi-8AMTSh-VN
Fixed-Wing Aircraft
MiG-31BM
MiG-31K
Yak-130
Players will also gain access to high-value support assets including:
Tu-95 strategic bomber
An-26 transport aircraft
S-70 Okhotnik stealth combat drone
Managing these valuable assets effectively will become an important part of high-level gameplay.
Eight Infantry Squads with Twenty Unique Loadouts
Infantry receives a significant expansion with:
8 brand-new infantry squads
20 unique weapon loadouts
This allows for greater specialization when constructing battlegroups, whether focusing on urban combat, long-range engagements, reconnaissance, or anti-armor operations.
Two Brand-New Maps
The Russian Guard DLC introduces two completely new battlefields, each designed around different tactical styles.
Daugavpils
A dense urban environment centered around a strategic border city.
Players can expect:
Intense street fighting
Building-to-building combat
Multiple flanking opportunities
Close-quarters engagements
Coal Mountain
An elevated industrial region where terrain and artillery dominate the battlefield.
This map emphasizes:
High-ground control
Long-range engagements
Artillery positioning
Defensive fortifications
New Scenarios and Skirmish Content
Beyond multiplayer additions, the DLC also includes:
2 dedicated Russian Guard scenarios
A new AI army for Skirmish mode
A new hangar theme
These additions provide fresh single-player content while also expanding AI variety for custom battles.
Russian Guard DLC Contents
The expansion includes:
New Russian Guard specialization
8 infantry squads
20 unique infantry loadouts
31 new ground and air units
2 new multiplayer maps
2 new campaign scenarios
New AI battlegroup for Skirmish
New hangar theme
First Impressions
The Russian Guard DLC appears to be one of the most substantial content packs released for Broken Arrow so far. Rather than focusing solely on introducing new vehicles, the expansion reshapes how the Russian faction can be played by combining reserve forces, elite infantry, overwhelming artillery, and one of the game's most comprehensive air defense networks.
Players who enjoy large-scale combined arms warfare, layered defenses, and flexible battlegroup construction should find plenty of new tactical possibilities when the Russian Guard joins the battlefield.
Stay tuned to ZA General for complete unit breakdowns, gameplay analysis, deck-building guides, and detailed coverage of every addition included in the Russian Guard DLC.
