The 2S43 Malva was developed by the central institute of research Burevestnik based in Nizhny Novgorod.

This increases the mobility and lowers the mass, but with an unchanged combat ability.

[4] In 2021, the technical and tactical exigencies were fixed, in anticipation of future tests.

[5] On 26 October 2023, the first batch of Malva howitzers was reported to be delivered to the army.

(Kursk Region) [9] The 2S43 "Malva" possesses a 152 mm 2A64 cannon, with a 30 rounds ammunition storage.