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NEWS SHORTLY 2 ‘Ansat’ in Pakistan EDITORIAL 2 PD-35 in #11 (18) December, 2017 cooperation ‘Industrial Weekly’ special export project with China Registered in the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology 2 T-72BZ tank: and Mass Media (Roscomnadzor) 09.12.2015 modernization PI № FS77-63977 2 After-sales service for military equipment 4 Security in Middle East 4 Tariffs and target inflation 4 Russian security products The magazine ‘Russian Aviation & Military Guide’, published by the United industrial 4 For upgrading edition, is a winner of National prize BMP-2 and BMD-2 ‘Golden Idea 2016’ FSMTC of Russia

General director MAIN TOPICS Editor-in-chief 6 Development of Valeriy STOLNIKOV Military-Technical Defense Technologies Cooperation Chief editor’s deputy 8 Solutions for a wide Political situation in the world (conflicts, sanctions, Julia GUZHONKOVA range of tasks threats of war and other) makes nations once Elena SOKOLOVA again reconsider their defense possibilities. BEST Threat of local conflicts to be evolved into global ones, failure of worldwide system of safety and Commercial director TECHNOLOGIES Andrey TARABRIN nonending­ crisis – all of this leads to an unstable 15 For Land Forces and dangerous situation. One can predict raise of defense means Managers 16 High-Precision Weapons market in times like this. But together with Tatiana VALEEVA developing of defense technologies in order to Natalia MOZHAEVA secure people’s safety, rivalry among sellers Andrey PARAMONOV MAIN PHOTO of weapons and defense systems increases 24 KORNET-EM in order to achieve such goals as increasing Designed by profits and market share. The Gulf Defense Olga Filippova EXPORT & Aerospace 2017 will present in Kuwait the Alexey ZINOVYEV REGULATION best weapons that price and quality are the undisputed world leaders in their segments. 26 Rosoboronexport: There are materials from the information This defense exhibition will show that it is 17 years of success agencies and from the press services not serious about how many weapons you of the federal authorities of the Russian Federation used in the project. have, but quality and possibilities of every GLOBAL MARKET single one of them is fact what leads to victory Edition is 3 thousand copies 30 BIDEC-2017 on the battlefield. Other significant factor is 36 UAC, Russia technological independence from seller – modern technologies make it possible to shut Editorial office: 40 Eurasia Airshow down any device from any place of the globe Novy Arbat, 21/1 2018, Antalya Moscow, 119019 if you have appropriate access. With hi-tech Tel.: +7-495-690-3108, 778-1447, 7293977 products, solid aftersales­ service and proven PRODUCTS reliability, Russia is honest and friendly partner Media postal address: AND OFFERS for all countries, ready for mutual work. Moscow, Russia, 123104, mailbox 29 42 SPLAV: New Taking part in GDA-2017 Russia continues Possibilities the policy of open partnership with the [email protected] of MRLSs countries of the Persian Gulf and the entire [email protected] Middle East region. Russia has a wide product line that meets all the needs of defense in all www.promweekly.ru WORLD EXCLUSIVE The materials marked with elements – on land, in air, on water and under published on a commercial basis 44 Secure rescue at water. any height © ‘United Industrial Edition’, 2017 48 ‘RA&MG’ calendar Valeriy Stolnikov NEWS SHORTLY

‘ANSAT’ IN PAKISTAN T-72BZ tank: modernization The Russian Helicopters Holding started The motor is developed for installation on modernized and new serial T-72BZ tanks. The forced testing multi-purpose ‘Ansat’ helicopter diesel engine V-92S2F for tanks developed at ChTZ-Uraltrak which is a part of Uralvagonzavod in Pakistan. The objective of testing is to prove the ability to use the machine in of the State Corporation Rostec has successfully passed all kinds of tests and received high temperatures. At the moment the documentation for serial production. helicopter has already started test flights. This is the first tank engine in the without any modifications to the ma- It is planned to expand ‘Ansat's’ temper- last ten years specially created for in- chine, which makes it possible to re- ature regime to +50° Celsius. Thus, its temperature range will be from -45° to stallation on the modernized and new place V-92C2 with V-92S2F without +50° Celsius. Ansat is a light multipurpose serial tanks T-72BZ with a capacity of changes in the technological process. twin-engine helicopter serial production 1130 hp. As a result of its application, The motor is produced on the stan- of which is deployed at the Kazan helicop- the mobility and operational charac- dard equipment. V-92S2F was first in- ter plant. In May 2015, the modification of teristics of combat vehicles increased troduced during the Tank Biathlon in- the helicopter with a medical module was significantly, and the specific capaci- ternational army games. The Russian certified. It complies with all international ty of T-72B3 tank surpassed the specif- team became the winner in these duces about 100 types of products, standards for medical aviation and allows ic capacity of the best Western models. competitions for several years in a in particular, military equipment, to save a patient’s life during transport- Despite the deep moderniza- row and the motor was unofficially road construction machines, all-met- ing to a hospital. According to the helicop- ter certificate, its design allows converting tion, the V-92S2F is maximally uni- nicknamed sporty. Assignment of the al open wagons, specialized wagons it into a cargo version or into a passenger fied with the predecessor – the die- O1 letter means its acceptance into and railway tanks. The enterprise is rotorcraft that can lift up to seven people. sel engine V-92S2: it is made in the the arsenal of the Ministry of Defense. the developer of the main Russian The medevac ‘Ansat’ has a number of com- same dimensions and is installed in Uralvagonzavod is a diversified combat T-90 tank, as well as the new- petitive advantages over rivals in its class. the engine compartment of the tank machine building complex that pro- est Russian Armata T-14 tank. First of all, it requires less operational, training and maintenance expenses. In ad- dition, the helicopter has the biggest cock- pit in its class and can maintain high speed, After-sales service for military equipment which allows to use it for long-range trips. Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) has discussed the issues of modernization and development of the technical readiness provision system for the military equipment supplied PD-35 IN COOPERATION to foreign customers. The theme of the after-sales service of materiel was discussed at the meeting WITH CHINA of the ‘Equipment and weapons of the land forces’ panel of the Science and Engineering Board of General Director of the Rostec State the ‘Oreltechmach’ public company, a part of the ‘Proekt-Technika’ Corporation. Corporation Sergey Chemezov said that the advanced PD-35 aircraft engine will ‘The present-day market of is now paid both by the foreign cus- be developed jointly with the Chinese par- weapons and military equipment tomers and suppliers of those prod- ty, and the main work on its design will specifies very stringent require- ucts. Rosoboronexport’s experience be carried out by Russia. PD-35 will be in- ments to the military products as in the area of foreign trade activ- stalled on the long-range wide-body air- far as the support of their technical ities shows that the requirements craft CR929 jointly built by Russia and China. Development of the PD-35 en- and combat readiness for the com- of company’s partners to the provi- gine has been commenced in Summer plete lifecycle is concerned. This re- sion of successful and effective use 2016 at two plants: Perm Engines and sults in the desire of foreign custom- of weapons and materiel are in- Saturn (Rybinsk), members of the United ers to conclude total package pro- creasing. cial purposes. Within the concept Engine Corporation (UEC) of the Rostec curement contracts, which clearly Besides, Rosoboronexport is in- of the comprehensive approach State Corporation. It is expected that the determine supplier’s and custom- terested in the rise of attractiveness to maintenance, we have already PD-35 model will be distinguished by a er’s obligations on the after-sales and effectiveness of the after-sale successfully completed and con- higher thrust – up to 35 tons. The state- service of purchased military equip- service of supplied products as fine- tinue to execute a number of con- ment of work for the engine will be pre- pared in 2019. The PD-35 ultra-high du- ment for the whole operating life. tuned business processes in this ar- tracts in Venezuela, the Republic of ty bypass turbofan engine is designed Rosoboronexport takes into ac- ea are becoming a source of stable Cyprus, Uganda and the United Arab for installation on prospective wide-body count this trend in the global arms income and profit markup for the Emirates’, noted Igor Sevastianov. aircraft. It is also expected that the en- market and constantly develops its companies of the Russian defence It was also acknowledged at the gine will be installed on the long-range capabilities in relation to the of- industry. meeting that the companies of the wide-body aircraft CR929 jointly built by fered products and services’, said ‘Today we are cooperating suc- defence industry should develop Russia and China. There will be three ver- Rosoboronexport’s Deputy Director cessfully with the ‘Proekt-Technika’ and offer to their foreign customers sions of the liner: minor, basic and major Igor Sevastianov. Corporation on the after-sales ser- electronic operating documentation with designations CR 929-500, CR 929- In the past several years the af- vice of our supplied products. This and electronic illustrated interac- 600 and CR 929-700 respectively. Russian specialists will design the aircraft, and ter-sales service of the exported mil- is one of the global leaders on the tive catalogues, which now become Chinese experts will build it. China- itary products has become a very im- development and production of so- an obligatory condition for purchas- Russia Commercial Aircraft International portant factor to provide a competi- lutions in the area of mobile and ing the main nomenclature of the Corporation will be the program operator. tive ability, to which much attention stationary infrastructure for spe- equipment.

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SECURITY IN MIDDLE EAST Russian brand new weapons The Russian Defence Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu and the King at the exhibition in Kuwait of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud discussed issues of regional security Rosoboronexport (member of state Сorporation Rostec) is to take part at International arms in the Middle East in course of their meet- and equipment exhibition and conference Gulf Defense & Aerospace 2017, which is going to ing in Moscow. According to Sergei Shoigu, be held between 12 and 14th of December in Al Kuwait. The exhibition is to be held under the Russian military department paid much auspices of Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense. The Russian official delegation is headed by Deputy attention to development of bilateral co- operation between two countries in mil- Director of Russian Federal Military and Technical Cooperation Service Alexey Frolkin. The itary and military-technical fields. ‘I sup- Rosoboronexport is headed by Deputy General Director Sergey Goreslavskiy. pose that issues of regional security in the Middle East could be discussed in course of ‘This year marks 40 years since offered by us fit local climatic condi- Mirazh, high-speed patrol boat the meeting. Today, cohesion of the inter- the beginning of military and tech- tions. It is very important for our part- 12150 Mangust, diesel-electric sub- national community in fighting against in- nical cooperation between Russia ners,’ Sergey Goreslavskiy added. marine 677E Amur-1650 and missile ternational terrorism is required,’ stressed and Kuwait. Over the last years the Tanks T-90S and T-90MS, armored systems Club. the Russian Defence Minister. ‘I hope that special exporter and its predeces- personnel carrier BTR-82A as well as Army and special force units are out meeting will promote strengthening sors have delivered many weapons anti-tank missile system Kornet-EM very interested in fire arms and close of friendship between armed forces of two countries,’ stated Sergei Shoigu. primarily for Kuwaiti ground forc- are considered as the most promising combat weapons such as AK assault es. These weapons were repeat- for Kuwaiti ground forces. rifles 100, automatic grenade launch- edly highly appreciated by the na- Among the Rosoboronexport- er AGS-17 and anti-tank grenade tion’s military. By taking part in presented aircraft the special atten- launcher RPG-27. Gulf Defense & Aerospace 2017 tion is paid to multi-purpose super- In Kuwait Rosoboronexport is Rosoboronexport shows its great in- maneuverable fighter Su-35, multi- also to show an integrated prod- terest in further development of mil- functional tactical fighter MiG-29M/ uct Russian-made Security Systems itary and technical bilateral relations M2 and operational trainer Yak-130. which involves the whole range of between our countries,’ said Sergey The foreign customers are as much decisions to administer law, fight ter- Goreslavskiy. interested in combat helicopters Ka- rorism, provide infrastructural, state Rosoboronexport is to organize 52 and Mi-28NE, transport Mi-35M and cybersecurity. the integral Russian display at Gulf as well as transport Mi-171Sh. ‘The issue of fighting terrorism Defense & Aerospace 2017. Its expo- The Rosoboronexort’s near-east- is very important both in the Near TARIFFS AND TARGET sition stand 607 located in exhibition ern partners are traditionally inter- East and the rest of the world. The hall 8 provides information about ested in Russian air defense systems special attention is paid to all-lev- INFLATION over 200 military products. Besides like AD missile and gun Pantzir-S1, el security in this regard. We are At the meeting of the Government Russian the special exporter the Russian ex- AD missile systems Tor-M2KM and ready to support the fight against Minister of Economic Development pre- position involves 6 Russian weapon Buk-M2E, man-portable Igla-S and one of the most challenging prob- sented Social and Economic Outlook for and equipment manufacturers. certainly Russian bestseller AD mis- lems in 21st century and offer our 2018-2020 years. Russia’s Social and INTERNATIONAL ‘Many of exposed products have sile system S-400 which is also to be new integrated product being very MILITARY-TECHNICAL Economic Outlook 2018-2020 is in gen- FORUM ‘ARMY-2018’ eral approved by the Government, said been battle tested during antiterror- shown at the exhibition in Al Kuwait. popular in the world which has the head of the Ministry of Economic ist operations in Syria. They proved The attention of Navy repre- proven itself during large-scale International military-technical forum Development Maxim Oreshkin during the reliable and highly efficient weapons. sentatives may be attracted by cor- operations in Russia,’ said Sergey ‘ARMY-2018’ briefing on the outcomes of the Cabinet Besides, the weapons and equipment vette 20382 Tigr, patrol boat 14310 Goreslavskiy. meeting. Maxim Oreshkin: Among the re- cent changes that were made at the meet- August 21-26, 2018 ing of the Government related to clarifying the latest economic trends, it is, first and The Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre with foremost, a reduction in the inflation rate the Military and Patriotic Park of Recreation to 3.2% for this year. This was certainly in- and Leisure of the Armed Forces of the Russian cluded into the Outlook. In addition, there Federation were changes caused by a slightly higher oil price over this year and a slightly stron- Official information analytical edition of the ger Ruble reflecting the actual trends of forum – newspaper show-daily ‘ARMY-2018’ the last month. The forecast takes into ac- count, among other things, an increase in Four issues: ‘First day’, ‘Second day’, ‘Third day’, the rate of economic growth for the three- ‘Fourth day’ year period, which we have already men- tioned and which is stimulated by indus- Reports on the work of the Forum, the most trious activities of the Government in im- important current business and presentations, plementing changes in different fields in- the representation of participants, their cluding investment support and launch of exposition and programs. a variety of priority projects. www.promweekly.ru/army2018.php +7-925-143-95-10 www.rusarmyexpo.ru/exhibiting/advertising_services [email protected] 4 Russian Aviation & Military Guide MAIN TOPICS MAIN TOPICS

Arms exports are a huge respon- resurface in the hands of radicals and sibility for any country. Despite this, terrorists tomorrow. we have strengthened the economic It appears that the hot spots and and financial stability of our defence conflict zones have become a profit- companies and increased their tech- able business for certain parties and nological and production capaci- links in the ramified grey network ties over the past few years, which of arms deliveries to counties and allows them to increase exports and regions with unstable military and improve the quality of exports, both political situation. As I have said, military goods and high-tech civilian arms exports are a huge responsibil- goods. In this context, I would like to ity for any country, and all players remind you about the importance of on the global arms market must be diversifying our defence sector. aware of this.’ Of course, we must strengthen ties with our strategic partners, but ‘In 2017, Russian arms have been delivered to 59 countries. we also need to develop contacts with new clients. We certainly want to Stable military contracts have been concluded with 80 profit commercially from the sale of countries. What is important is that the stock of orders our military products, yet the interests of global and regional security and of Russian military products is not declining. This is a stability will always be our top priority. result, among other things, of the timely steps taken by the Russia is firmly committed to its DEVELOPMENT OF obligations in the fight against terror- government to fund military-industrial companies, issue ism, chooses its counteragents scru- loans or otherwise assist them.’ pulously and closely monitors the use of our equipment and weapons Vladimir Putin by our clients. MILITARY-TECHNICAL In 2017, Russian arms have been delivered to 59 countries. Stable mili- tary contracts have been concluded with 80 countries. What is important is that the stock of orders of Russian COOPERATION military products is not declining. This is a result, among other things, of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin in recent years has paid much attention to the development of timely steps taken by the government military-technical cooperation with foreign countries. In November in Moscow Kremlin he held a to fund military-industrial companies, special meeting of the state Commission for Military Technical Cooperation with Foreign States. In issue loans or otherwise assist them. addition, the issues of military-technical cooperation and arms exports became one of the themes Still, we need to plan for the risks of Vladimir Putin's autumn meetings with the leadership of the Russian Defense Ministry and and assess the negative impact of enterprises of the country's defense-industrial complex. the possible use of the external limi- tations that are already in place, and ladimir Putin began rorism, chooses its counteragents obstacles and problems with protect- Russian producers and suppli- It should also be noted that the of the possible imposition of new the meeting of the scrupulously and closely monitors ing intellectual rights. Taken together, ers of weapons and military equip- issue of arms exports was raised in limitations. We need to plan and Commission for Military the use of our equipment and weap- this results in increased spending ment have to operate in difficult Sochi at the meeting on resource sup- undertake measures that will help us V Technical Cooperation ons by our clients,’ said Vladimir Putin. and complicates the work of the conditions and amid unfair com- port for Armed Forces technical refur- to respond to such a scenario quickly with Foreign States from ‘We must implement our plans in Russian parties to military technical petition. bishment, which was the final session so that no harm comes from this pos- the current situation in this sphere full, and we must also continue to cooperation. Meanwhile, we have taken note of in a series of meetings Vladimir Putin sible outside influence.’ /RA&MG/ and then map further steps to enhance our efficiency in the sphere several alarming trends, which have with Defence Ministry and defence strengthen Russia’s positions on the of military technical cooperation, been growing stronger lately. I am industry officials. President of Russia global market of weapons and mili- including by tightening control over referring above all to the frequent said about MTC: tary equipment. the implementation of our contrac- violations of international law by ‘The potential of our military- Vladimir Putin marked that tual obligations. some players on the weapons mar- industrial complex and the ongo- based on the results of January to At the same time, I would like ket, as well as direct threats made to ing arms improvement, which I September 2017, Russian military- to point out that the Russian pro- sovereign states. just touched on with regard to the technical contracts portfolio exceeds ducers and suppliers of weapons We see an imitation rather than use of such weapons in combat, is $45 billion. Under the 2017 plan, and military equipment have to a real fight against terrorist groups, the reason Russia remains a leader Russian military export deliveries will operate in difficult conditions and and uncontrolled arms deliveries are in military exports and why it can amount to $15.3 billion. amid unfair competition, which has growing in scale. Weapons that are strengthen its cooperation in military ‘Russia is firmly committed to its become obvious and includes ham- delivered to the so-called moderate technology with other nations at a obligations in the fight against ter- pered financial settlements, logistical opposition here or there today can faster pace.

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Corporation, Almaz – Antey Air and Russian activities in the field of Space Defense Corporation and MTC? others. They obtained this right to – First of all, I’d like to note that service their equipment supplied to Russia is second in the list of world foreign customers as they represent top exporters of military purpose defense industry itself, they embrace products. It is not a secret that last the factories that manufacture spare year our defense exports exceeded parts, components, etc. $15 bln. The major part of this export Federal Service for Military- is aviation equipment; export of the Technical Cooperation is an agency equipment related to aviation var- that controls and supervises all the ies in the range of 40-50% of the activities related to military-technical total volume. Of course, we positively cooperation and issues licenses. From appreciate this fact, and we wish strategic point of view the FSMTC of exporters of other weapon types to Russia plays the role of government achieve these figures as well. policy ‘conductor’ in the field of mil- At the same time we understand, itary-technical cooperation and acts that the market of military purpose as a controlling and licensing agency at the same time. The countries of the Middle East and North Africa are However, all decisions regarding final supplies anyway are made at our time-tested partners in various fields including the the highest level in Russia. That is, military-technical one. Therefore, they have been using either an appropriate ordinance or instruction of the President or the almost all types of Russian military purpose products. Russian government should be Armored machinery, aviation equipment, air-defense issued. That’s why I call it a ‘vertical type of relationship.’ systems and naval equipment of Russian (Soviet) origin are in high demand in this region. And in all the above – How can you describe the mentioned directions we cooperate closely. SOLUTIONS FOR A WIDE development and dynamics of RANGE OF TASKS Dmitry Shugaev: ‘The countries of the Middle East and North Africa altogether make up almost 50% of Russian total defense exports’ In accordance with the law of the Russian Federation, activities in the field of military-technical cooperation (MTC) with foreign countries shall be controlled and supervised by the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC of Russia) that, among other things, shall ensure implementation of basic principles of the Russian government policy in the field of MTC. Dmitry Evgenyevich Shugaev, the Director of FSMTC, discusses main directions and tendencies in development of military-technical cooperation between the Russian Federation and foreign countries, the peculiarities of Russian military purpose product exporters’ activities at the present stage in his interview to our magazine.

Mister Shugayev, what built as a vertical relationship where the equipment previously purchased are the principles, the Rosoboronexport is the only export- by customers, to upgrade it and to – system of cooperation er of final military purpose products. supply spare parts for this equipment. in the field of MTC is Concurrently, there is also a number These, in particular, include such based on today? of entities in the field of military- integrated structures of the defense – Today the system of military- technical cooperation of Russia that industry as the United Aircraft technical cooperation of Russia is are authorized to provide service of Corporation, the United Shipbuilding

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It is important to participate in technical cooperation with these Russian weapons and military equipment have made a long-term programs, providing countries as well as with the pace good showing in the world. Today experts state that our technical support to our clients and at which we are moving forward. As creating maintenance stations with for specific types of equipment that weapons are: first, highly technological; second, proving an understanding that many of our are popular with our partners in the their ‘mission survivability’. In addition, it is relatively clients aspire to improve their own Middle East and North Africa one industry, for example. cannot but mention armor materiel, easy to maintain our weapons. Combination of the air defense means, anti-tank missile above mentioned factors explains why our products – What is the share of the Middle systems and small arms. East and North Africa in Russian are so popular in the world. At the same time today defense exports and the country’s – What main competitive advan- we offer the best value for money in the global market. export order portfolio? What mili- tages does Russian equipment tary and defense equipment is in have in terms of its operational This is recognized by many, including our competitors. demand among the countries of capabilities in this region? Therefore, I state it proudly and not for the sake of the region? – No doubt, the main competitive – The countries of the Middle East advantage of the Russian equipment, advertising, but because it is common knowledge. and North Africa altogether make up from the point of view of any foreign almost 50% of Russian total defense customer, is its quality-price ratio. As products (MPP) is a very specific mar- on their general economic health. exports, which is a considerable share. for its operation in the countries of ket having cyclic nature. A number of Therefore, defense exports can hardly Our country’s military- and dual pur- the Middle East and North Africa I factors should be taken into account, be expected to soar. Russia is aimed at pose products are traditionally in will add another important factor in the USSR and supplied earlier. I can the Middle East and North Africa and including modernization programs of building long-term relationships that great demand with the countries of highly assessed by our partners after say with full confidence that all those the relationship of trust at bilateral defense ministries, financial solvency will provide for sustainable growth of the region. We are totally satisfied many years of usage. This is high products, as well as the Russian origin level give us a strong cause for opti- of countries that in its turn depends our export supplies. with the current state of our military- efficiency and excellent capabilities military equipment, have consider- mism about the future of military-tech- of our weapons and equipment in able potential for renovation. As an nical cooperation with these countries. extreme climatic conditions. I believe example, there are several large-scale Armor materiel, air defense sys- these two major advantages alto- projects on repair of domestic armored tems and aviation equipment are tra- gether make our military purpose materiel and air defense systems under ditionally in demand here because products so popular with regional implementation that are quite success- they enable our partners to optimize customers. ful. Our country is ready to offer a the protection of special infrastruc- comprehensive service program of tural objects, which is of paramount – How long have Russia and the maintenance, repair and upgrade of importance. countries of the Middle East and our military products according to the However the need for a more North Africa been cooperating in highest quality standards. integrated approach to the issues of the military-technical field? national security amid security chal- – We have been developing military- – What current offers of the lenges and looming threats compels technical cooperation with the coun- Russian aircraft equipment and the countries of the Middle East and tries of the region since the middle of other defense solutions, according North Africa to actively diversify and the 20th century, that is for more than to experts of FSMTC of Russia, are modernize their national Armed 50 years. Symbolically enough, the more promising for the countries Forces. Therefore, we consider the inception of interaction in the mili- of this region? regional market a promising one for tary-technical field with the countries – Long-term experience of success- a wide range of military purpose of the Middle East and North Africa ful cooperation with the countries of products. coincided with the period when our system of military-technical coopera- tion was established. For our regional partners it was the time they obtained independence. Thereafter our cooper- ation in the military-technical sphere has developed steadily and in a con- structive manner.

– What can the Russian Federation offer today to the coun- tries of the Middle East and North Africa in this regard? – At present, some operators of our military equipment in the region are facing the necessity to repair and modernize the equipment produced

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certified enterprises and under the – Are the countries of the region supervision of Russian experts in rel- interested in producing Russian We have been developing military-technical cooperation evant fields. At present Su-24 and equipment under license and MiG-29 aircraft, Mi-8 and Mi-24 type establishing joint ventures for with the countries of the region from the middle of the helicopters, T-72 tanks and BMP-1 maintaining and servicing Russian 20th century, that is for more than 50 years. Symbolically infantry combat vehicles are being equipment on-site? successfully overhauled and mod- – It is no secret that many countries enough, the inception of interaction in the military- ernized in the region. of the Middle East and North Africa technical field with the countries of the Middle East and are seeking to advance their defense – What can you say about industry. And, to our satisfaction, North Africa coincided with the period when our system Russian Safe City Project and its they consider Russia as a qualified of military-technical cooperation was established. For defense export prospects? and reliable partner that can help Well, Defense Ministries and them do it. our regional partners it was the time they obtained their various agencies remain major Taking into account the volumes independence. Thereafter our cooperation in the customers of the Russian military of equipment supplied to the armed equipment in the region. And there forces of the region, Russia is pretty military-technical sphere has developed steadily and in a is no surprise about it since they much interested in launching service constructive manner. require our state-of-the art systems centers for our equipment here. At to successfully carry out their basic present, we are exploring a number ‘buy it as it is or search for it elsewhere’ – A case in point is the joint venture function which is to protect their of projects on aviation and armor is becoming obsolete. Naturally, sales to manufacture Ka-226T helicopter, countries’ sovereignty and territorial materiel, as well as air defense sys- of the final product is our main pri- which is registered in India in accor- integrity. tems maintenance centers. Hopefully ority, but our partners increasingly dance with appropriate intergov- At the same time, there is growing we will soon come up with some aim at building their national manu- ernmental agreement. It will start its interest in the military-purpose prod- mutually beneficial solutions. facturing facilities to develop their active work soon. Another example of ucts from the Ministries of Internal As for license production of industries. technological cooperation is BrahMos – Is Russia ready to consider ing multi-phased process with lots Affairs and other security agencies. Russian military equipment, we The relationship with partners joint venture established in India. JVs in the countries of the Middle of preparatory work to be accom- Despite the fact that so far it has proceed from the premise that at within the pattern ‘end products only’ In addition, the establishment of East? Is there any existing positive plished before a deal can materialize. been limited to procurement of small first partners have to procure large is being gradually replaced by com- a chain of maintenance stations in experience of such cooperation? We are having a busy time market- arms we hope that our cooperation consignments of finished products. prehensive cooperation in the field of Latin America, in particular, in Peru – A number of our partners from ing the systems that are successfully with these agencies can turn out Only after that we can start a reason- high-technology products. And we are and in Brazil can be invoked here too. the countries of the Middle East used in Syria. You might be aware that mutually beneficial and fruitful. able discussion of production under ready for this kind of cooperation as a We have a lot of cooperation projects and North Africa show interest in S-300 and S-400 air defense systems, As for the Safe City, we have made license. country that has built its own defense with Chinese companies etc. establishing joint ventures (JVs). Pantsyr S-1 surface-to-air missile and our presentations and respective industry. We are ready for cooperation Therefore, our foreign partners The Russian Federation is ready to anti-aircraft artillery weapon system, proposals to partners. Some of them – Is Russia open today for new and we will help our partners to create can be sure that we are ready for consider different models of coop- Kornet-E antitank guided missile sys- have expressed much interest in the cooperation ties? systems they need today. technological cooperation based on eration, including various forms of tem and other air-launched weapons project. Still at this stage it is too – Yes, we are open to new partner- many years of experience and strong JV. Some projects are already under are in the top wishing-list of our premature to talk of any specific con- ships and we understand that this is – Can you give any particular reputation of Russian weapons in implementation. We hope that they customers. Of course, the increased tracts on the Safe City. the trend. Of course, the approach examples worldwide? the world. will be successfully fulfilled to further popularity of these weapons is to an promote cooperation between the extent due to their successful perfor- – Is it really strong? Russian Federation with the coun- mance in Syria. – Yes, it is. Russian weapons and tries of the region. military equipment have made a – Some of the systems used in good showing in the world. Today – There is much discussion Syria are the ones that have gone experts state that our weapons are: about the positive influence the through comprehensive modern- first, highly technological; and, sec- operation of Russian Air Force in ization with their performance ond, proving their ‘mission survivabil- Syria has had on Russian defense substantially increased… ity’. In addition, it is relatively easy to exports. Please, if you can, name – Modernization of arms and maintain our weapons. Combination any particular type of equipment military equipment produced in of the above mentioned factors that has been ordered by a for- the USSR is a full-fledged area of explains why our products are so eign customer due to its successful military-technical cooperation of popular in the world. implementation in Syria? our country with its foreign partners. At the same time today we offer – Since the very start of the Russian Competition with Eastern Europe, the best value for money in the Air and Space Forces counterterror- CIS and China has recently become global market. This is recognized by ist operation in Syria, the demand rather tense. Nevertheless, the coun- everybody, including our competi- among foreign customers for the tries that use our equipment should tors. I state this proudly and not for Russian military-purpose products well understand that high quality the purpose of advertising, because has significantly increased. At the work on improving performance and it is not only our opinion, but assess- same time one has to realize that ensuring safety of defense equip- ments of experts of the global market signing a contract is a time-consum- ment can be only carried out by of military purpose products.

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on the MTC of Russia with foreign countries? – Sanctions is a bad notion in principle, they contradict the logic of free market per se. Suffice it to say that WTO, of which Russia is a member, upholds freedom from any restrictions. Unfortunately, many international institutions intended to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation are failing today. And in this particular case we are witnessing politically motivated and absolutely unjustified discrimination. However, being realists, we have to work and find solutions. There is also a downside of the medal for European companies that are forced to follow the sanctions. It is not only that they are bearing considerable losses as a result of this. It will also be extremely difficult for them to return to the Russian market As for license production of Russian military equipment, after the sanctions are lifted. Perhaps, we proceed from the premise that at first partners have it will be even impossible as all the FOR LAND FORCES niches they used to have already to procure large consignments of finished products. been taken by their rivals. Our partners complain that they Around 1000 items of land forces equipment Only after that we can start a reasonable discussion of have a kind of a ‘fatigue’ about the production under license. sanctions. Everybody understands that this should be stopped, because to the foreign customers – And did Soviet equipment international tenders for both state- nobody gains from it. We shall see Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) notes an unfailing interest in the Russian prove its high efficiency? of-the art weapons and traditional how things turn out. The Russian military products for land forces and the increase in orders for the civilian and dual use equipment. – Yes, it did. And it is still doing so. products. This stimulates national Federation has never shut any doors For example, Vietnam has been our industry to manufacture the best or burnt down bridges. We take the and forces materiel and tors’ products. Very much in demand fact that Rosoboronexport has all the partner in the field of military-tech- products at most competitive prices. situation in a pragmatic and unim- military equipment pro- are the small arms, close combat necessary competences and a solid nical cooperation for a long time for passioned way. duced in Russia are very weapons, armoured and automotive experience, these changes will allow one reason only: Vietnamese army – During the Saudi mon- ‘L popular and have a vehicles, artillery, anti-tank missile us to increase the portfolio of orders uses soviet military equipment for arch’s recent official visit – So we are still to see who suf- well-deserved author- systems and ammunition. and come to the new markets. We are decades and is satisfied with it and to Russia the two countries fered from the sanctions more, ity among foreign armies. Our mili- ‘Today Rosoboronexport offers a also launching cooperation on this with Russian products supplied in reached agreement on such aren’t we? tary equipment turns out to be variety of land forces equipment and issue with the countries, which did not replacement of older soviet equip- Russian weapons S-400, TOS-1A, – Those who lost the Russian mar- much more attractive than foreign materiel to the foreign customers. have an opportunity to buy Russian ment. AK-103, AGS-30, Kornet-EM). Is ket have suffered most. In a longer equivalents due to its characteristics, The list of offered products includes non-military and service weapons Russia open to technology transfer term our industry can gain from ‘effectiveness-cost’ criterion and a around 1000 items. They are mostly before due to different reasons. And – Does it ring true amid the evi- or is it just about finished products sanctions. Russian manufacturers capability to operate in difficult envi- designed for the armed forces, but we are already engaged in negotia- dently growing competition in the supplies? due to the imports substitution ronmental and climatic conditions. there is a substantial part of civil tions with a number of customers,’ Igor weapon market… – Yes, our countries have agreed on program and new cooperation ties The total volume of its export since and dual-use products in our port- Sevastianov noted. /RA&MG/ – We live in the real world and we supplies of S-400 «Triumph» anti-mis- are at minimum risk of contractors 2001 until now has reached nearly folio of orders. For instance, over 18 clearly understand that competition sile defense system, TOS-1A anti-tank refusing to supply parts or equip- 25 bln US dollars, and today we note thousand KAMAZ, URAL, GAZ and is strong. Russian manufacturers take guided weapon system, Kornet-EM ment because of some politically the increase in demand in the coun- UAZ based vehicles designed for the into account the trends of the global anti-tank guided missile system, as motivated reasons. They are not at tries of South-East and Central Asia, transportation of cargoes and per- military equipment market. well as AGS-30 and AK-103. At pres- risk of having to delay supply dates Central and Western Africa and Latin sonnel have been supplied to the Today Russia is a manufacturer of ent we are discussing the practical or to negotiate new conditions with America,’ said Rosoboronexport’s Asian, African and Latin American a large number of advanced and very implementation of the agreements their customers. If a MPP is manufac- Deputy Director Igor Sevastianov. countries since 2001,’ added Igor expensive weapons, including some reached. And, to our full satisfaction, tured completely within the country, Russian military products for land Sevastianov. most innovative pieces. But this is talks are proceeding in an utterly it is a guarantee for its national forces take stable leading positions Besides, after the adoption not to say that we shall offer exclu- constructive and open manner. army that everything will be done practically in all segments of the mar- of changes to the Federal Law ‘On sive solutions only. Russia is aimed at in a time. And it is a big competitive ket. They correspond to the present- Weapons’ in 2017 Rosoboronexport active expansion of its niches in the – What is impact (if any) of sanc- advantage in the opinion of foreign day requirements, keep up and, in received the right to export non-mil- global market participating in many tions of some Western countries customers. /RA&MG/ many aspects, outperform competi- itary and service weapons. ‘Given the

14 Russian Aviation & Military Guide №11 (18) December, 2017 15 BEST TECHNOLOGIES BEST TECHNOLOGIES Leader in its segment ussian High-Precision Weapons Holding (was founded in 2009) R includes 19 enterprises being mostly world leaders in their production and technology segments. The hold- ing consists of a number of larg- est leading defense enterprises that are well known on the world arms market. It is sufficient only to men- tion such brands as Shipunov KBP Instrument Design Bureau, Tula Arms Plant, Tulatochmash, Tactical Missiles Corporation, Nudelman Precision Engineering Design Bureau, Kovrov Electromechanical Plant, V.A. Degtyaryov Plant, All-Russian Scientific Research Institute Signal, and others. Most of them are nation- al and international leaders in their segments. Holding is the world largest sci- ence and technology complex engaged in developing and creat- ing high-precision weapon systems for combat tactical zones. The com- Russian High-Precision Weapons Holding (was founded pany being a member of Rostec Corporation, the world largest engi- in 2009) includes 19 enterprises being mostly world neering corporation, is among the leaders in their production and technology segments. leading designers of state-of-the-art weapons in the world. The holding consists of a number of largest leading The weight of the holding com- defense enterprises that are well known on the world pany and its products in terms of strengthening defensive power of arms market. It is sufficient only to mention such brands Russian army and delivery of the as Shipunov KBP Instrument Design Bureau, Tula Arms newest weapons to word markets can hardly be overestimated. There Plant, Tulatochmash, Tactical Missiles Corporation, is a fast growing number of high Nudelman Precision Engineering Design Bureau, Kovrov precision systems and importance of tasks performed with them in the Electromechanical Plant, V.A. Degtyaryov Plant, All- HIGH-PRECISION biggest armies of the world. Thus, Russian Scientific Research Institute Signal, and others. over the recent five years Russian Armed Forces have had increas- Most of them are national and international leaders in ing purchase volumes. Export vol- their segments. umes of the latest weapons are also WEAPONS increasing. According to Alexander ship-based ‘Palma’ air defense artil- is 25-40% that is certainly a world Denisov, Director General of High- lery system armed with ‘Sosna-R’ record in the sector of high preci- Precision Weapons, JSC ‘in view of missiles, ‘Kapustnik-B’ fire control sys- sion weapons. Middle East, North The Russian Holding creates the best innovative weapons defense and industrial sector mission tem, ‘Kornet-E’, ‘Konkurs’, ‘Metis-M1’ Africa, Arabian Gulf countries and we are considering well-timed and antitank missile systems, ‘Krasnopol’, India are among the most stable Products of the High-Precision Weapons Holding (part of Rostec Corporation) are well known all over full fulfillment of purchase obliga- ‘Arkan’ guided missile systems and importers of the company-made the world, including in the Gulf countries. Russian brands like ‘Pantsir-S1’, ‘Kapustnik-B’, ‘Konkurs’, tions as a priority task.’ others. The majority of weapons products. Recently there has been ‘Metis-M1’ and others made by High-Precision Weapons Holding are determining technological According to military experts being exported by High-Precision also increasing export activity in and combat future of high-precision systems all over the world. This Russian holding is the primary among the calling cards of the com- Weapons is second to none in the the markets of Southeast Asia, Latin designer and manufacturer of Russian high precision weapons is engaged in producing the world’s pany is first of all the above-men- world in terms of performance and America, Central and South Africa. best types of high precision weapons. Professionals and guests of the Gulf Defense & Aerospace 2017 tioned ‘Pantsir-S1’ air defense gun efficiency. Besides, according to military experts in Kuwait may fully realize it on the scene. Professionals and guests of the Gulf Defense & Aerospace and missile system made by Tula An average annual increase of there is every reason to believe that 2017 in Kuwait may fully see it in the exhibition. instrument design bureau (KBP), the company’s export deliveries by 2020 export delivery volume of

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The weight of the holding com- is 25-40% that is certainly a world pany and its products in terms of record in the sector of high preci- High-Precision Weapons Holding is the world largest strengthening defensive power of sion weapons. Middle East, North Russian army and delivery of the Africa, Persian Gulf countries and science and technology complex engaged in developing newest weapons to word markets India are among the most stable and creating high-precision weapon systems for combat can hardly be overestimated. There importers of the company-made is a fast growing number of high products. Recently there has been tactical zones. The company being a member of Rostec precision systems and importance also increasing export activity in Corporation, the world largest engineering corporation, of tasks performed with them in the the markets of Southeast Asia, Latin biggest armies of the world. Thus, America, Central and South Africa. is among the leading designers of state-of-the-art over the recent five years Russian Besides, according to military experts weapons in the world. Armed Forces have had increasing there is every reason to believe that purchase volumes. by 2020 export delivery volume of only in its class but among all other The naval weapon systems According to world military High-Precision Weapons Holding defensive means generally. ‘Pantsir-ME’ and its forerunners experts among the calling cards of may have been increased twice. It is The newest defensive sensation ‘Kashtan’ and ‘Kashtan-M’ developed the company is first of all the above- clearly seen at nearly every interna- from High-Precision Weapons Holding by the Tula KBP (part of the High- mentioned ‘Pantsir-S1’ air defense tional armament exhibition where was the presentation of anti-aircraft Precision Weapons Holding) are the gun and missile system made by the holding company takes part, its artillery weapon system ‘Pantsir-ME’ in only systems in the world that com- Tula instrument design bureau (KBP), products (both at displays and open Saint-Petersburg (the end of June this bine a powerful artillery armament, ship-based ‘Palma’ air defense artil- sites) are leading objects of regard for year). The creation of new innovative an effective multimode missile arma- lery system armed with ‘Sosna-R’ experts and ordinary visitors. defense complex confirms the fact ment and an integrated radar-optical missiles, ‘Kapustnik-B’ fire control sys- that Russian High-Precision Weapons armament control system in a single tem, ‘Kornet-E’, ‘Konkurs’, ‘Metis-M1’ ‘Pantsir-S1’ Holding is one of the world leaders in turret mount. Equipped with two High-Precision Weapons Holding swell of boosts in military spending antitank missile systems, ‘Krasnopol’, and ‘Pantsir-ME’ creating modern weapons. types of armament (which is already may have been increased twice. It is and arms export. Eleven companies ‘Arkan’ guided missile systems and It is no coincidence that currently There was an absolute sensation a considerable advantage), these sys- clearly seen at nearly every interna- from the top 100 list are Russian ones. others. The majority of weapons ‘Pantsir-S1’ is among the top 10 in the world of military innovation. tems have better characteristics of tional armament exhibition where Their income has increased by a total being exported by High-Precision rated ground weapons in the world. The system provides the ultimate each individual armament type as the holding company takes part, of 48.4%’. It also can be noted that Weapons Holding are second to Escalation of tensions, military oper- protection against modern air threats, compared to their analogues. its products (both at displays and the High-Precision Weapons Holding none in the world in terms of perfor- ations in unstable regions, all this including small-size unmanned aer- The creation of the new weapon open sites) are leading objects of belongs to the top 10 world’s defen- mance and efficiency. only adds the Russian air defense ial vehicles. The naval missile and system ‘Pantsir-ME’ provides reli- regard for experts and ordinary visi- sive rankings by an overall produc- An average annual increase of system a fair-minded attractiveness anti-aircraft artillery weapon sys- able protection for ships against air tors. This is also because everybody tion and supply increase rate. the company’s export deliveries to strengthen defensive power of tem ‘Pantsir-ME’ developed by the threats with absolute probability wants to take a closer look at famous many countries. Besides, its geo- Tula KBP (part of the High-Precision virtually equal to 1, including pro- ‘Pantsir-S1’ or ‘Kornet-E’ and meet the graphical application is extending. Weapons Holding) provides the ulti- tection against low-altitude anti-ship people who create the most efficient Military exercises and tests show that mate protection against modern missiles and unmanned aerial vehi- and advanced weapons in the world. ‘Pantsir-S1’ can be properly used both air threats, including low-flying and cles. The key feature of the systems in sand storm and severe conditions small-size unmanned aerial vehicles. created by KBP is that they can first of polar night. In addition to that, At the world arms market being equipped with many heavy High-Precision Weapons Holding weapons ‘Pantsir-S1’ remains highly plays an increasingly important maneuverable, all-terrain, easy-to- role on the world arms market. use. Besides, it is capable of steady The holding is the Russian largest killing the wide range of targets developer and manufacturer of the including low-flying air ones. most modern and innovative high- It goes without saying that precision weapons. The importance when you talk about Tula KBP you and potential of the Russian hold- should anyway mention its famous ing increase worldwide as well: ‘Pantsir-S1’ air defense gun and mis- On a scale of the top 100 weap- sile system designed to defend ons manufacturers in the world, military, administrative and indus- the Stockholm International Peace trial assets and districts against air- Research Institute (SIPRI) rates the planes, helicopters, cruise missiles High-Precision Weapons Holding and high precision weapons, smart from Russia at 39. air bombs and remotely-controlled Such a success can be explained vehicles as well as to augment air by increasing deliveries both to defense forces when repelling air the Armed Forces of the Russian strikes and kill light-armored vehicles. Federation and to the foreign market. Today ‘Pantsir-S1’ is possibly the most According to an SIPRI expert, ‘the famous and popular weapon not Russian companies ride the ground-

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ment range of 20 km, which ensures tor’s panel with a display; battery 4 km) a single Kornet-EM battery of simultaneous engagement of 4 tar- commander's reconnaissance and 9 combat vehicles is able to repulse gets, as well as an engagement of control vehicle, equipped with com- an attack (i.e. destroy min. 50% of new types, updated anti-ship mis- bined surveillance system includ- targets) of enemy tank (М1А2 class) siles and small-size air threats and ing TV, IR and radar reconnaissance battalion (58 tanks). Actually, such surface targets. The combat module aids, navigation, communication mission may be accomplished by can work autonomously and as part and data exchange systems, auto- two battery salvos, destroying 32-34 of a cell of 4 modules. The system can mated control suite and weapon sys- tanks, i.e. 55-60% of the battalion. be installed on ships with a displace- tem (‘Kornet-EM’ ATGM and PKTM The time required to accomplish the ment of 300 tonnes and more. machine-gun), guided missile with mission will not exceed 1 minute, HE warhead with impact and prox- allowing to avoid casualties, since ‘Kornet-EM’ imity fuses and firing range of up the enemy tanks will not be able to Among absolute masterpieces to 10 km; an antitank guided mis- to reach their effective firing distance. acknowledged by experts is ‘Kornet- sile with a maximum firing range of UAV on a reconnaissance mission EM’ long-range antitank missile 8000 m and shaped charge warhead lets enemy well in advance disclose the air defence assets, causing high system, which in term of versatility, armour penetration of 1100-1300 defence, give accurate target des- consumption of expensive surface- efficiency and reliability is consid- mm which enables the Kornet-EM ignation for firing over-the-horizon to-air missiles. ered to be a unique product of today. system to engage modern and future munitions, record and transmit infor- This multipurpose 24-hour high pre- tanks bearing in mind the tendency mation on army relocations both ‘Krasnopol-M2’ cision system is designed to engage to growth of their armour protection. during operations near the line of The well-known ‘Krasnopol’ artillery ground and air targets. It is capable Such performance specifications contact with enemy and in the rear. guided projectile (AGP) developed by of killing both modern and advanced endow ‘Kornet-EM with the highest This results in significant increase in KBP Instrument Design Bureau (Tula, tanks including those equipped with target handling capability among casualties and possible failures of Russia) is in service with the Russian reactive armor. As a matter of fact similar existing and future systems – combat mission performance. From Army and with armies of several other ‘Kornet-EM’ is a versatile defensive min. 3-4 targets per minute at ranges the point of view of engagement, countries. ‘Krasnopol’ showed itself and offensive mean which can be up to 5 km. Thus, in case the weapon UAVs are difficult targets due to low very well at demonstration tests, bat- also used during local conflicts with systems are positioned at a stand-off altitude of flight. Moreover, in case of tle exercises and local conflicts when fast moving battles. In addition to range from enemy tanks (more than mass application they are a teaser for fired from both the152 mm artillery engaging any tanks ‘Kornet-EM’ can systems (D-20, 2S3, 2S3M, 2S19) and The weight of the holding company and its products in easily fight any light-armored equip- foreign-made 155 mm artillery sys- terms of strengthening defensive power of Russian army ment, ensure crossing fortifications, tems (M109 family, G5, G6 and Bofors). provide protection against air weap- Both Russian-made (1D20, 1D22, and delivery of the newest weapons to word markets can ons (UFV, helicopters and so on) at a LTsD-3M developed by Polyus, hardly be overestimated. There is a fast growing number distance of up to 10km. Moscow) and foreign-made (DHY307 ‘Kornet-EM’ features the modern made by CILAS, France) laser desig- of high precision systems and importance of tasks ‘fire and forget’ principle, where tar- nators/rangefinders are used for the performed with them in the biggest armies of the world. gets are killed almost automatically ‘Krasnopol’ system. to reduce psychophysical load, skill Despite of the fact that a number Thus, over the recent five years Russian Armed Forces requirements and preparation time. of countries have been conducting have had increasing purchase volumes. Export volumes ‘Kornet-EM’ is also popular for its intensive research work aimed at mobility and easy-to-use capability. development of self-contained mm- of the latest weapons are also increasing. According to It is manufactured in two versions, waveband and IR-wave band seekers, Alexander Denisov, Director General of High-Precision they are tripod-mounted hand- the artillery ammunition load should held version (to augment antitank comprise highly precise ammunition Weapons, JSC ‘in view of defense and industrial sector defense of attacking and defending with semi-active laser homing head mission we are considering well-timed and full fulfillment ground troops and field artillery) and because main task of conventional version mounted on small vehicles artillery is to engage observed targets, of purchase obligations as a priority task.’ (car, APC, IFV and others). including obscured and low-contrast ‘Kornet-EM’ multipurpose missile targets – firing points, engineering open fire on a target with missiles defence. The combined missile and system provides for engagement of constructions, concealed vehicles and then, in the dead zone of anti- artillery armaments ensure an effec- modern and future tanks, various and equipment. aircraft missiles, use artillery arma- tive engagement of all types of tar- fortifications (pillboxes, bunkers) and This fact is also confirmed by for- ments, if the target is not destroyed. gets within the whole range of field low-velocity aerial targets (helicop- eign specialists. As reported by US High engagement effectiveness conditions and counter-weapons ters, assault aircrafts and UAVs) in sources, 75% of combat operations in is determined by the new features with a potential for further develop- day&night and adverse weather con- Iraq involved guided ammunition fir- implemented in the ‘Pantsir-ME’ sys- ment until 2020-2025. ditions under enemy ECM and opti- ing against targets with low thermal tem. The modular design remains The combat module of ‘Pantsir- cal jamming at ranges up to 8-10 km. signature. As noticed by the US spe- intact: 1 command module and up ME’ includes a multifunction radar The ‘Kornet-EM’ system com- cialists “The use of “fire-and-forget” to 4 combat modules depending on station with a phased antenna and prises: combat vehicle with two ammunition in this situation is com- ship type, which allows a flexible an intercept missile with an engage- automatic launchers and opera- plicated and expensive”.

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Therefore, in foreseeable future thrower) system rounds, as well as the systems with semi-active laser increase the payload relative to the An average annual increase of the company’s export homing will be in demand, as judg- total weight of the weapon. The R&D deliveries is 25-40% that is certainly a world record in the ing by the experience gained during resulted in rocket-assisted infantry the recent years nature of probable flame-thrower of increased range sector of high precision weapons. Middle East, North Africa, armed conflicts has changed and artil- and power with thermobaric war- Persian Gulf countries and India are among the most stable lery missions, in particular, are accom- head (RPO PDM-A), adopted for ser- plished not by means of a massive vice with Russian Army in late 2003, importers of the company-made products. Recently there attack but means of engagement of which proved the efficiency of the has been also increasing export activity in the markets of selected targets, including urban war- solutions implemented by KBP into fare operations in presence of civilians. the new method of grenade-launch- Southeast Asia, Latin America, Central and South Africa. Accomplishment of such missions er (flame-thrower) rounds propulsion. Besides, according to military experts there is every reason requires participation of a human Further, based on the design of being in selection of a target. RPO PDM-A, KBP developed a small- to believe that by 2020 export delivery volume of High- The field experience of the size grenade-launcher system (SGLS) Precision Weapons Holding may have been increased twice. ‘Krasnopol’ system, new demands With the said purpose KBP devel- and input of the projectile flight ‘BUR’. The wide range of missions and made by the future operational tac- oped the ‘Krasnopol-M2’ system that time cyclogram into projectile; FCS specific requirements of a number of It is clearly seen at nearly every international armament tics for artillery guided weapons with provides the following advantages ensures day-and-night combat appli- defence and law enforcement agen- exhibition where the holding company takes part, its laser semi-active homing became over the standard ‘Krasnopol’ system: cation and automated calculation of cies, for which this multifunctional the reason to produce a new genera- the firing range of the new system the system’s firing settings. weapon was intended, determined products (both at displays and open sites) are leading tion high precision artillery system, is significantly extended; new pro- a need for system approach to its objects of regard for experts and ordinary visitors. which is characterized by the follow- jectile lethality is almost two times Small-size grenade- development. ing improvement directions: higher than that of a standard launcher system ‘BUR’ The launcher features a metal at ranges up to 650 m. To guarantee accordingly grows the muzzle veloc- • Extension of firing range; ‘Krasnopol’ projectile and provides The rocket-assisted grenade launch- plate with a dove-tail side-rail for high accuracy of firing a ‘reactive- ity compared to that of the con- • enhancement of AGP lethality unconditional kill of future tanks and ers earned a reputation of conve- mounting the sights which are active’ grenade propulsion principle ventional design grenade launchers providing for total engagement of strongly fortified fire positions; does nient, efficient and popular close zeroed with a particular launcher. was introduced, since standard with similar container length. strongly fortified targets; not require mating of two sections range engagement asset. Further, The grip incorporates a miniature methods, e.g. increase of the boost- However, high grouping of shots is • increase of relative frequency of unlike in the ‘Krasnopol-M2’ projec- the introduction of various types of generator providing an electric pulse er motor power or employment of maintained. combat use under conditions of wind, tile; provides flexible cyclogram of warheads has considerably broad- required for launch. The grenade- sustainer motor running during the The efficiency rate was practically cloudiness, night; onboard systems activation on the ened their application range. Their launcher rounds comprise a launch flight, lead to increased size and proved in the course of the system • use of automated FCS; trajectory to ensure optimal guid- high combat power (comparable to container, motor and grenade itself. weight of the weapon or higher dis- testing at KBP and by subcontractors. • simplification of AGP handling in ance trajectories; the ‘Krasnopol-M2’ that of artillery projectiles), as well The container and motor are uniform persion respectively. Creation of highly efficient and terms of fire preparation and loading; FCS provides automated fire control as small dimensions and low weight, for all types of rounds, whereas only The “reactive-active” propulsion at the same time easy in operation allowing employment as shoulder- a grenade payload varies. However, principle implies jet thrust accelera- grenade launching system allows weapon, turns them into one of the the warhead is designed in such tion of the grenade placed in a barrel engagement of most targets in main infantry fire support means in a a way that the payload variation fixed to the jet engine and simultane- close-range battle, as well as flexible wide range of missions. does not affect the exterior ballis- ous active acceleration in the moving response to the changing combat The experience of law enforce- tics, allowing employment of optical barrel due to gas bleeding from the environment due to employment of ment and counter-terrorist opera- sights for firing all types of grenades. engine chamber. Further, the barrel various warheads. tions shows that in most cases such The governmental testing of ‘BUR’ and engine stop, inducing additional The system may become a missions take place in urban areas SGLS is successfully completed. The acceleration to the grenade. demanded light weapon for various or separate buildings. This elimi- small-size grenade-launching system Thus, the energy induced to the services of defence and law enforce- nates the possibility or hampers the is intended for: engagement of man- grenade is increased (doubled) and ment agencies. /RA&MG/ employment of combat vehicles power in urban environment, inside for engagement lightly-armoured buildings, fortifications, as well as vehicles and low-vulnerable tar- exposed on various terrain (includ- gets concealed in shelters or terrain ing mountainous areas); inactivation and unreachable for the small-arms. of soft-skinned and lightly-armoured Under such circumstances the weap- vehicles. The system allows firing on should be extremely light-weight from limited space rooms. The sys- (to allow higher ammunition carry- tem ensures reliable firing within ing capacity), highly maneuverable the whole operational temperature (small dimensions) and accurate, as range: from minus 40оС to plus 60оС well as possess long firing range and and in adverse conditions. powerful warhead. While developing the SGLS the KBP Instrument Design Bureau designers managed to create a have been over a long time involved highly accurate rocket assisted gre- in the researches aimed to extend nade launcher allowing effective the firing range and enhance accu- engagement of wide range of targets racy of grenade-launching (flame- depending on the mission scenario

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Advantages and Operating Features • Targets engagement in automatic mode reduces psychophysical stress of operators, requirements to their skills as well as reduces their training period. • Simultaneous salvo firing at two targets greatly increases rate of fire and firing effectiveness of the system. • Firing by two missiles in one beam to engage extra dangerous targets including those protected by ERA. • Two times (up to 10 km) as compared to ‘Kornet E’ ATGW increase of Multi-purpose long-range мissile system ‘Kornet-EM’ is designed to firing range and guidance accuracy increases up to 5 times. engage existing and future combat tanks protected by explosive reac- • Wider possibilities for ATGW thanks to engagement of small-size air tive armor, light armored vehicles, fortifications, surface low-speed targets (helicopters, UAVs, assault aircrafts). air targets (helicopters, UAVs, assault aircrafts) by day and at night in • ‘Kornet EM’ system can be installed on wide range of carriers with adverse weather conditions as well as in optical and radio jamming small loading capacity (1 pc AL 0.8-1.0 t; 2 pcs AL 1.2 -1.5 t). environment. System provides firing by all missiles of ‘Kornet E’ family. EXPORT REGULATION EXPORT REGULATION At the International military-technical forum Army-2017 Rosoboronexport will present their exposition in the framework of the demonstration center of the Rostec Corporation in the joint exhibition of the Corporation. Rosoboronexport's stand will be 222 sq. m, and will use the modern multimedia tools (a table with the effect of levitation, video wall, touch panels, etc.), where will be presented for a wide range offered for export military products from Russia. There is the latest exhibition technology, also with holographic multimedia catalogs and many other innovations. equipment, as well as to increase the range of Russian military and dual- use products, supplied to foreign cus- tomers. Rosoboronexport is actively cooperating with more than 50 coun- tries worldwide; and their number will further increase by the end of 2017, despite unscrupulous actions of some countries, competing with Russia in the global arms market. ‘Rosoboronexport's order portfolio currently amounts to about $45 bil- lion, which proves high competitive edge of Russian defense products on the global level. A considerable share of the portfolio are contracts to Russian companies Rosoboronexport purchase Russian high-tech systems, became a guide to international suc- primarily aircraft and air defense sys- cess, an indispensable assistant, and tems. In addition, Rosoboronexport sort of a one-stop service, which is discovering new market segments, has powerful governmental support, developing exports of civilian and respect from foreign partners, exper- sporting weapons and making tise accumulated over tens of years, turnkey national security systems and latest marketing technologies,’ that use cutting-edge information said the CEO of Rosoboronexport security solutions. For hundreds of Alexander Mikheev. ROSOBORONEXPORT: ver 17 years, Rosoboron- export has become one of the leaders in arms sup- ‘O plies, having sold prod- ucts worth a total of over 17 YEARS OF SUCCESS $140 billion. We show good results in foreign trade, and the country's leadership doesn't leave this success One of the major operators in the world market for arms unnoticed. For their great contribu- tion in developing military-technical cooperation with foreign countries, and military equipment 34 Rosoboronexport employees were awarded by Russian President On November 4, JSC Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) celebrated its 17th Vladimir Putin,’ said the CEO of Roctes, anniversary. The company was set up by the Russian President’s Decree in 2000 as Russia's state Sergey Chemezov. intermediary for importing and exporting a full range of military and dual-use products, technologies In 2017, Rosoboronexport did and services. Rosoboronexport is a 100% state-owned company. In 2007, the management of its a lot to expand export geography stocks was transferred to the Rostec State Corporation. of Russian armament and military

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Rosoboronexport pays great The first Soviet state intermediary agency for military-technical cooperation with foreign countries attention to both major billion dol- was created on 8th May 1953 after the USSR Council of Ministers had decided on forming the lar contracts and small deals. The General Engineering Department within the then Ministry of Domestic and Foreign Trade. Other company seeks to operate flexibly and efficiently by using modern special foreign trade bodies were created later on to provide for further expansion of military- and advanced marketing and cus- technical cooperation activities. In the late 1990s there were two federal state unitary enterprises in tomer settlement methods. The spe- Russia acting as state arms exporters Rosvoorouzhenie State Corporation and Promexport. cial exporter cooperates with more than 700 Russian defense-indus- In November 2000 the two enterprises were merged into a single one – Rosoboronexport Federal State trial enterprises and organizations, Unitary Enterprise, the sole state intermediary for export/import of defence products, by the Presidential which enables it to offer partner Decree No. 1834 dated 4th November 2000 aimed at restructuring the system of military and technical countries the comprehensive and cooperation of the Russian Federation with foreign states, and improving its performance. Since cost-effective solutions for strength- ening their defense capability and September the 1st, 2014 Rosoboronexport has been operating as a joint stock company. national security. By concluding export contracts, beneficial cooperation with foreign Rosoboronexport supports the partners, provide guaranteed state Russian defense industry, which is support of all export-import opera- especially important under difficult tions, and strengthen Russia’s leader- conditions in the global market. ship in the world arms market. High-tech products are in increased The main result of biography of demand in the world arms market Rosoboronexport, despite the diffi- today and thus the company is inter- cult economic conditions and fierce, ested in developing smart manufac- Only Rosoboronexport has the right to supply the often unfair, competition in the turing in Russia. global arms market, that company In addition, Rosoboronexport world market with a full range of arms and military have managed not only to carry its is actively involved in a number of equipment manufactured by Russia’s defense industrial sales, but also significantly enlarge charitable and sponsorship projects. its footprint in the traditional and The company provides assistance to complex and approved to be exported. Rosoboronexport new arms markets. Through integrat- military hospitals, military histori- accounts for more than 85% of Russia's arms exports. ed marketing strategies, company cal museums, and children's educa- have ensured that order book today tional institutions. Rosoboronexport Rosoboronexport is among the major operators in the exceeds US$ 46 billion. supports major sporting events and world market for arms and military equipment. The special exporter makes pains- various sports federations, acts as taking efforts on a daily basis to sponsor and partner of the largest in customer countries, the setting- tunities of the Russian defense indus- increase Russian arms exports result- industrial exhibitions and cultural up of joint ventures to manufacture trial complex to increase its exports, ing in more than a thousand contract events held in Russia and abroad. and maintain equipment, as well as Rosoboronexport pays much atten- Rosoboronexport pursues a marketing strategy targeted documents signed with foreign cus- Rosoboronexport pursues a mar- joint R&D efforts. Rosoboronexport tion both to major billion-dollar to expand the geography, range and volume of export tomers every year. Over the period keting strategy targeted to expand widely uses the optimal offset contracts and small deals worth the of its operation in the international the geography, range and volume programs. With regard to foreign hundreds of thousands to several

deliveries. A number of special programs and projects market, Rosoboronexport has deliv- of export deliveries. A number of customers’ interests and the oppor- millions of dollars. /RA&MG/ for exporting products to specific countries have ered hundreds of thousands of units special programs and projects for of military equipment and weapons exporting products to specific coun- CORE AREAS OF ACTIVITIES OF ROSOBORONEXPORT been developed based on a comprehensive analysis worth more than US$ 120 billion to tries have been developed based on of the arms markets and foreign partners’ needs. 115 countries. a comprehensive analysis of the arms • Export / import of all types of conventional weapons, military and markets and foreign partners’ needs. dual-use equipment and services. Rosoboronexport seeks to operate flexibly and efficiently Rosoboronexport seeks to operate in the market, using modern and advanced marketing flexibly and efficiently in the market, • Organization of licensed production of armaments and military using modern and advanced mar- equipment abroad, joint R&D efforts with foreign partners. and customers' settlement methods. keting and customers' settlement Rosoboronexport – the sole plex and approved to be exported. methods. • Maintenance and repair of earlier supplied weaponry and military Russian state intermediary agency, Rosoboronexport accounts for more Foreign customers are offered equipment. which is responsible for import/ than 85% of Russia's arms exports. package solutions for national sys- export of the full range of defense and Rosoboronexport is among the tems intended to defend land, air • Modernization of Russian-made weapons and military equipment. dual-use end products, technologies major operators in the world market and seaside borders, which feature • Training foreign specialists in Russia and customer countries in the and services. Only Rosoboronexport for arms and military equipment. the optimal trade-off between cost operation and maintenance of supplied military equipment. has the right to supply the world The official status of the exclu- and performance. These solutions market with a full range of arms and sive state intermediary agency gives may include both the supply of • Technical assistance in the construction of military infrastructure military equipment manufactured Rosoboronexport unique opportuni- military products and services and facilities: defense plants, airfields, depots, ranges, training centers. by Russia’s defense industrial com- ties to expand long-term mutually organization of licensed production

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Khalifa, the Supreme Commander and chaired by HH Brigadier-General SERGEY GORESLAVSKIY, Shaikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Deputy Director General, Rosoboronexport the three-day conference from 16 – ‘I think we can congratulate our Bahraini 18 October also hosted the Middle partners on the occasion of Bahrain East Military Alliances and Coalitions International Defence Exhibition and Conference (MEMAC) for two days. Conference (BIDEC) which has established right HH Shaikh Nasser praised framework for the long run work. Especially the enormous efforts to maintain since we can see the attention paid by the Bahrain’s leading rank in hosting leaders of Kingdom of Bahrain and the king unique events and conferences himself to the preparation of the exhibition. specialised in the security and mili- Although we have no very large-scale Bahrain- tary fields. The long-standing work dedicated supplies the size of country should of preparing for BIDEC was due to be taken into account. Russia has delivered the importance of this event which to Bahrain AK assault rifles, antitank missile accommodated major security and systems ‘Kornet-E’ and army vehicles KAMAZ. The fact the relations are being defence service providers with senior developed and evolved is important, so we hope this trend will keep going in officials in the military sector to future. exchange views and ideas on the lat- est developments in both industries Today our Bahraini partners take an active interest in a wide range of Russian and how to develop partnerships products such as air defense systems of various range, armored and automotive among them. vehicles, antitank weapons and fire arms etc. Middle Eastern countries are no HH Shaikh Naser explained, ‘The strangers to international terrorism threat. Special attention is paid to all-level dream has always been great, but the security matters in this regard. That is why we have shown in Bahrain new reality has become even more beau- Rosoboronexport-designed product ‘Russian-made Security Systems’ among tiful after the remarkable success of others. It includes every aid to administer the law, fight terrorism, defend critical BIDEC, as well as the panel discus- assets and new cyber security decisions. BIDEC-2017 sions that took place in the Middle Interest in Russian military products is growing really larger all around the world. East Military Alliances Conference, We see promising outlook for growing supplies of Russian defense-oriented which brought together senior products in The Gulf region in particular. Besides, the target customers for The first edition and the first success military leaders and spokespersons our weapon systems, equipment, technologies etc. include defense ministries, specialising in strategic and political different law enforcement bodies and special forces. On October in Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre (city of Manama, the capital of affairs.’ I would like to emphasize that we consider all the exhibitions as very important the Kingdom of Bahrain) had been the first edition of Bahrain International Defense Exhibition and HH Shaikh Nasser praised the also in the context of commencing new cooperation projects, starting negotiations Conference (BIDEC), was organize under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, members of Derasat to make the on various supplies as well as new sites to specify positions with those partners we the Supreme Commander. BIDEC is tri-service defense exhibition, it covers land, sea and air. first edition of BIDEC a huge success. have joint practical projects.’ This came during his reception to IDEC provided a unique opportunity to meet Brigadier Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, experts, specialists and B representatives of major Commander of Bahrain Royal Guard and High Committee defense equipment com- Chairman of BIDEC 2017 noted that BIDEC was hosted panies and all three services in one place. It was also serve as a platform a number of features at various sites across the country for the world's leading companies to that will strengthen Bahrain’s position as a leading showcase the latest defense systems and modern technologies. BIDEC was destination in hosting international events and enhance also provide the military authorities the role of the exhibition, which included Parachute with the opportunity to access the latest technology, equipment and Demonstrations, Shooting Demonstrations, Military hardware. Vehicle Demonstrations and a Warship Display. Participation of the largest inter- national companies of the defense HE Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al HE Shaikh Abdullah further stated industry in BIDEC-2017 indicated Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of that “We had almost 9120 visitors BIDEC’s unparalleled success: 189 Trustees at the Bahrain Centre for from different parts of the world who exhibiting companies from 39 coun- Strategic, International and Energy visited the exhibition to see latest tries. with the participation of 189 Studies “Derasat” and Spokesperson technology and equipment from dif- exhibiting companies from 39 coun- and Chairman of MEMAC Organising ferent defence and military countries. tries. Held under the patronage of Committee and members of the There were further five events tak- His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al organization. ing place around Bahrain where over

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1000 people attended the activities. and creative cadres, advanced infra- MEMAC held on the sidelines of structure, political and security sta- BIDEC witnessed the participation of bility, as well as economic and media more than 800 military professionals, progress, in light of HM the King’s strategists, analysts, and representa- leadership and patronage of the tives from specialised think tanks all prestigious event. over the world.” His Royal Highness Prime Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa also said, ‘Further, it was Al Khalifa sent a cable to the Royal a privilege to have Islamic Military Guard Commander, Brigadier- Counter-Terrorism Coalition and General HH Shaikh Nasser bin Arab Coalition Forces supporting Hamad Al Khalifa. Legitimacy in Yemen, Saudi Arabia HRH the Prime Minister expressed as our partners, and we are very glad sincere congratulations to His Majesty to sign the $3.8 billion deal for the King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and HH purchase of Lockheed Martin’s F-16 Shaikh Nasser on the outstanding Block, 70’s that we are most likely to success of the Bahrain International receive by 2021.’ Defence Exhibition and Conference The three-day conference also wit- (BIDEC 2017). ALEXANDER VELOVICH, nessed various off-site activities like The Prime Minister expressed BIDEC representative in Russia: Warship Display at the Mina Salman pride in HM the King’s leadership, ‘The Bahraini exhibition is very broad-ranging Port, Parachute Demonstrations praying to Allah the Almighty to in terms of capabilities and very promising as at the Endurance Village, Military bless HM the King with abundant a multi-region ground. Every new exhibition is Vehicle Demonstration at the health and happiness, and the peo- certainly a high risk, particularly in the region National Guard Sakhir, Shooting ple of Bahrain with further progress where the world’s largest exhibition IDEX is Demonstrations at the National and prosperity, under the King’s lead- held which is tripartite. The fact BIDEC-2017 has Guard Sakhir and Sniper and Night ership. shown a very quick start for a new exhibition Shooting Demonstration at the BDF Russia also took part in BIDEC- is however objective. Bahrain has inflexible range. The event also benefited 2017, the biggest delegations intentions to compete with Dubai and Abu- greatly through the expertise of were from Rosoboronexport (part Dhabi since it has managed to do it with the leading defence exhibition organis- of the Rostec State Corporation) aviation exhibition which shows unprecedented ers, UK-based Clarion Events who and Military-Industrial Company. growth of 25-30% every event. That is every managed the event. ‘Perspective military-technical coop- successive aviation exhibition in Bahrain (next to be held in autumn 2018) is almost Outstanding success of BIDEC eration between Russia and Bahrain one third larger than the previous one. 2017 will strengthen the global con- features strong upward dynamics fidence in Bahrain’s huge organisa- stipulated by the Parties’ interest in Besides, there are additional objective advantages. Thus, due to some certain tional potential thanks to its loyal the identification of new areas of reasons one can hardly imagine an exhibition like BIDEC to be held in Saudi Arabia cooperation and their implementa- thanks to very conservative rules. While Bahrain is linked to Saudi Arabia with tion through the signing of contracts a highway (a long bridge across two islands), so at that exhibition Saudis have and supplies of military equipment introduced not only the biggest display but the largest delegation too. It is no under those contracts. Our part- coincidence that the exhibition promoters officially state in their press releases ners have shown keen interest in BIDEC is a window to a very profitable and promising arms market of Saudi Arabia. a wide variety of Russian-made air Here is another objective advantage or peculiarity. Due to intense support defense systems, armored vehicles, provided by Bahrain military authorities BIDEC includes several demonstrations in antitank weapons and small arms”, addition to the exhibition and conferences. Mobile capabilities of automotive and head of the company’s delegation armored vehicles are displayed as well as shooting with fire arms is carried out etc. to the exhibition, Deputy Director at training ranges in desert. There are not many exhibitions in the world which can General of Rosoboronexport Sergey be accompanied by such equipment shows. Besides, I can say that night firings are Goreslavskiy said. conducted only in Russia at International military and technical forum ARMY and Rosoboronexport was the orga- in Bahrain! Frankly speaking BIDEC is a first foreign exhibition where a throughout nizer of a joint Russian display at Sheikh Nasser affirmed that hosting a major event such test of night vision systems and thermal weapon sights can be carried out. BIDEC-2017. The company provided I should emphasize that Bahraini embassy in Moscow, with ambassador information on 200-plus pieces of as BIDEC is a translation of the aspirations of the wise extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Bahraini embassy in Russia Dr. Akhmed military equipment. The other par- leadership, and has assumed a privileged position on Al Saati who had been engaged in promoting of this exhibition, has given ticipants – the Military Industrial presentation at Rosoboronexport premises for Russian defense enterprises. Company and Zavolzhsky Crawler the global events map in various fields, especially in the Following this BIDEC was visited by Rosoboronexport and Military Industrial Vehicle Plant – presented at BIDEC- field of defense, to be known since ancient times as the Company which showed its cross country armored vehicles. These vehicles sparked 2017 full-size models of the SPM- much interest of the exhibition hosts and many guests.’ 233136 special police vehicle and crossroads of civilization and a land of peace. GAZ-3344-20 tracked tractor.

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The bilateral cooperation maintains a positive trend; the countries con- ‘The Middle Eastern countries have tinuously negotiate the supplies of first-hand knowledge of the threat a wide range of military equipment to Bahrain. of international terrorism. Special ‘Rosoboronexport pursues fruit- emphasis here is placed on all ful cooperation with its traditional partners from the Arabic Middle East levels of security. That is why we and actively expands its presence in are ready to present a new product the region, which can be illustrated by the successful summit talks with developed by Rosoboronexport, the King of the Saudi Arabia having namely, the Russian Security resulted in the signing of a number of contracts important for both coun- Systems. It includes the entire tries,’ Sergey Goreslavskiy concluded. spectrum of law enforcement, Rosoboronexport made a broad business program in BIDEC-2017, counterterrorist and facility including meetings with the repre- protection assets as well as latest sentatives of military-political leader- ship and business circles of Bahrain cyber security measures’ and other Middle Eastern and North Sergey Goreslavskiy African countries. Brigadier Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Commander ‘It is time to formulate a new of Bahrain Royal Guard and High regional security network that DENIS TRIFONOV, BIDEC provides a unique opportunity to meet experts, Committee Chairman of BIDEC presents realistic, effective and fair Deputy Director of Foreign Trade Department, specialists and representatives of major defense 2017 noted that BIDEC was hosted mechanisms capable of strength- LLC Military Industrial Company equipment companies and all three services in one place. a number of features at various ening the security of our countries, ‘At exhibition held in Bahrain LLC Military sites across the country that will that ensures peace and stability, Industrial Company (VPK), the largest Russian It will also serve as a platform for the world's leading strengthen Bahrain’s position as a protects national capabilities and manufacturer of armored wheeled vehicles and companies to showcase the latest defense systems and leading destination in hosting inter- the Gulf principles, creates gen- among the largest in the world, in addition to national events and enhance the role uine guarantees... and adopts a its traditional product which is armored vehicle modern technologies. BIDEC will also provide the military of the exhibition, which included political dialogue and initiatives Tigr being its brand now also introduced a authorities with the opportunity to access the latest Parachute Demonstrations, Shooting for crises in the region,’ Royal torque link marsh buggy. It is the first time such Demonstrations, Military Vehicle Guard Commander Brigadier- equipment has been shown in this region. We technology, equipment and hardware. Demonstrations and a Warship General Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad consider the Near East market to be among the Display. Al Khalifa said. /RA&MG/ key and very promising ones. Besides, it has ‘The Middle Eastern countries already become quite traditional. The VPK-made have first-hand knowledge of the equipment is well known and understood here. Thus they are ready to purchase it. threat of international terrorism. At BIDEC we showed tropicalized ‘Tigr’ vehicle, so it can be required by Defense Special emphasis here is placed on Ministry, National Guard and various law enforcement agencies. As to a torque link all levels of security. That is why we buggy we expect it to find its client at this market since its great road performance and are ready to present a new prod- amphibious capabilities are actually very popular in the Gulf area including Bahrain. uct developed by Rosoboronexport, namely, the Russian Security Systems. An advantage of Military Industrial Company over many other armored vehicles It includes the entire spectrum of manufacturers is that it strives for ideal combination of mobility and protection. law enforcement, counterterrorist We develop a vehicle as an integral whole from chassis to armored body. Our and facility protection assets as well company makes the most components and chassis assemblies by itself. That is the as latest cyber security measures,’ vehicle is made as an integral whole unlike construction kits involving components Sergey Goreslavskiy added. made by outside manufacturers. Thus, our vehicles have no trade-offs like mobility The agreement on military- and protection meanwhile many other manufacturers reduce protection in favor of technical cooperation between the mobility and vice versa. Besides, to produce armored vehicles many manufacturers Russian Federation and the Kingdom as a rule use civil chassis which usually fail to meet all requirements for armored of Bahrain was signed in 2015. As vehicles. It appears that today it is LLC VPK who guarantees the best combination early as 2016 Rosoboronexport sup- of mobility and protection with the highest reliability provided. plied several batches of Russian Besides, we provide full-scope service maintenance. One of our advantages is that equipment to the Bahrain Defence we do not depend on other suppliers, thus no international political and economic Force. The year 2017 saw the signing tensions can disturb us from guaranteeing delivery of equipment, spare parts and of a number of contracts for sup- service maintenance conditions.’ plies of arms and military equipment.

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tary-dedicated foreign trade license has been issued by Federal Service for Military and Technical coopera- tion. This helps UAC improve main- tenance and repairs of equipment previously delivered abroad, which includes every Su, MiG, Il, Yak and Tu airplanes. Alongside with the right for direct maintenance and repairs of the equipment previously delivered abroad, the document also speci- fies UAC’s capabilities to update such equipment and train foreign personnel to maintain and repair UAC products. Besides, the license authorizes UAC to establish joint ven- tures abroad which can maintain and repair aircraft. The license enables UAC to pro- ceed to coordinated efforts in this area, develop a single enterprise after-sale service system based on current experience and ensure the most efficient activities at markets with several brands available. Thanks to the success of its products UAC is one of the The new capabilities confirm there is a steadily growing demand world’s leading aircraft manufacturers. UAC’s revenues UAC, RUSSIA for UAC aircraft. Moreover, opera- have been lately growing on average more than 30% per tional reliability and relatively low prices become increasingly signifi- year. Sukhoi Superjet 100 civil airliners, Su-30 and MiG- High prospects in the civil and military segments cant. In this regard there is a reason- 29 fighters, Yak-130 operational trainers are among the able increase of export of Russian The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) is the major Russian aircraft manufacturers and one of the aircraft having better reliability, up- most popular aircraft exported by UAC. The document biggest in the world. This Corporation unites more than 80 per cent of design and production assets to-dateness and well-balanced prices received by UAC is to much more simplify foreign market of Russian aircraft industry. She also manages all key and most promising programs of development both for airplanes and further main- of the industry. UAC, which under one company represents the most well-known Russian aviation tenance. procedures, which is good news for present-day and brands such as Sukhoi, MiG, Tupolev, Yakovlev and others, is today one of the world’s biggest According to experts, it is Russian future UAC’s partners worldwide. manufacturers and suppliers of aircraft. aircraft which in terms of life-cycle cost appear today as the most attrac- class aircraft. It can be upgraded as a hanks to the success tive in international markets. light fighter or close support plane of its products UAC is UAC products include many air- which is highly demanded by Indian one of the world’s lead- craft which are proven international Air Force. T ing aircraft manufactur- bestsellers. Thus, Su fighters export- However, Russian aviation export ers. UAC’s revenues have ed by Russia number in the hundreds is notable not only for military aircraft. been lately growing on average more making these fighters come second In recent years rather good results than 30% per year. Sukhoi Superjet and first worldwide. In 2011-2014s have been shown by civil segment 100 civil airliners, Su-30 and MiG-29 Su planes were the first in amount: in for which UAC has been making big fighters, Yak-130 operational trainers four years customers have received plans. Among Russian civil aircraft are among the most popular aircraft 139 aircraft, while Lockheed Martin the Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional exported by UAC. The document delivered only 89 and Boeing deliv- aircraft of a new generation is the received by UAC is to much more ered 60 planes. most popular at foreign markets. simplify foreign market procedures, UAC places big stakes on supply- The aircraft combines new aircraft which is good news for present-day ing fighter planes given that many engineering technologies, passenger and future UAC’s partners worldwide. countries plan to have their aircraft convenience, significant economic Moreover, one year ago as part of fleets upgraded. Among the most advantages for airlines, proper envi- an effort to expand foreign presence world popular planes is Yak-130 ronmental specifications. UAC was given a military-dedicated operational trainer which has been The key advantage of Sukhoi foreign trade license to be imple- already delivered and being deliv- Superjet 100 is lower operational mented on a direct basis. The mili- ered to many countries. This is a top- costs as compared to its 100-seat

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It is worth noting that today a new supermaneuverable multifunc- However, Russian aviation export is notable not only for business jet version of the SSJ100s is tional Su-30SM fighters that were military aircraft. In recent years rather good results have also available. Following the results a supplied to the group in late 2016. number of measures, including auxil- Before that the group that was cre- been shown by civil segment for which UAC has been iary fuel tanks installation and other ated in 1991 was using Su-27 and making big plans. Among Russian civil aircraft the Sukhoi engineering solutions the range of Su27UB fighters. the business version of the SSJ100 The Middle East is one of the Superjet 100 regional aircraft of a new generation is the is increased to about 8,000 km-long most important regions for promo- most popular at foreign markets. The aircraft combines nonstop flight. tion of UAC’s civil product lineup. At the Dubai Airshow 2017, According to the UAC’s Market new aircraft engineering technologies, passenger which was held from November 12 Outlook the region’s average annu- convenience, significant economic advantages for airlines, to 16 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, al growth rates of passenger air The United Aircraft Corporation transportation in 2017-2036 will proper environmental specifications. became one of the major exhibi- be around 6%. In the long term tor. UAC had a strong presence at the demand for new aircraft will the show with an extensive prod- be largely made up of narrow-body uct lineup at the show’s static and aircraft with more than 120 seats aerial displays. and wide-body aircraft. The total The Corporation demonstrated its demand for aircraft by the airlines of Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft with a the Middle East is forecast at 2,975 The Middle East is one of the most important regions for VIP interior, a premiere for the Middle units for the next 20 years. East is the participation in the show’s The demand for UAC’s military promotion of UAC’s civil product lineup. According to flying programme of the Su-35C product lineup is stable, however, the UAC’s Market Outlook the region’s average annual supermaneuverable 4++ genera- lately, the interest in the world and tion fighter. The static display was in the Middle East in particular has growth rates of passenger air transportation in 2017- also host a Be-200ES multipurpose risen considerably after successful 2036 will be around 6%. In the long term the demand amphibian and an Il-76 heavy trans- performance of such aircraft as the port aircraft. Su-35С, Su-34, Su-30SМ and MiG for new aircraft will be largely made up of narrow-body The region’s airlines have estab- family fighters in real combat mis- aircraft with more than 120 seats and wide-body aircraft. lished very high comfort standards. sions. Russian-made aircraft have The Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft as once again proven their high combat The total demand for aircraft by the airlines of the Middle well as the new Russian MC-21 air- effectiveness and flight and technical East is forecast at 2,975 units for the next 20 years. craft family that was showed at the characteristics. /RA&MG/ competitors. Operational costs are the aircraft was certified by European UAC’s stand both demonstrate an minimized due to higher fuel effi- Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). optimal combination of commercial ciency and lower take-off weight. According to UAC President Yuri effectiveness and maximum passen- According to the aircraft operation Slyusar the Corporation has stable ger comfort. The Sukhoi Superjet study, its ownership cost is averagely rate of mass production of Sukhoi 100 in its VIP configuration enjoys 15-20% lower than the other similar Superjet 100. There are plans that high demand – 8 aircraft have been class aircraft. The highly competi- every year more than 30 such air- delivered to customers to date. After tive lease rate supported by a state craft shall be delivered to customers. a number of enhancements such as guarantee of depreciation value is Today about one hundred SSJ100s installation of additional fuel tanks also worth being taken into account. are being operated including those and other system improvements the SSJ100 capable of carrying 98 in other world regions, from South flight range of the VIP-version of the passengers is the first in its class America to Southeast Asia. Sukhoi Superjet 100 was increased aircraft featuring five-across seating, Currently with available manu- to 7,000 km that should satisfy the with big 32 inch distance between facturing capacities UAC enterprises needs of most demanding custom- seats. Thanks to a combination of are capable of producing up to sixty ers. wider seats and higher cabin (over Sukhoi Superjet 100 per year. The Middle East customers also show 2 meters) SSJ100 has more cabin Russian aircraft sparkles profound interest in the Be-200ES multipur- space and bigger stowage bin capac- interest in Southeast Asia and Latin pose amphibian that, considering ity than such of competitors. The America. Experts confirm that in the the region’s geographic and climatic airplane has been built with the use context of 70-100-seaters this aircraft features, can be used in a number of of the latest design procedures and is becoming the most attractive for unique configurations. The Be-200ES technologies by leading manufactur- many international airlines. When capabilities allow using the aircraft ers such as French Snecma (engines) interviewed Yuri Slyusar says UAC is with maximum effectiveness and and Thales (avionics), US Goodrich intended to focus on further devel- flexibility. (wheels) and Honeywell (APU). The opment of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 The show’s flying programme was interior has been designed by Italian aircraft family to offer customers a also brightened up by the "Russian office Pininfarina. In February 2012 range of regional planes. Knights" aerobatics group on their

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ASSOCIATION‘ R and organization of pro- from 24 to 152 mm made of vari- jectiles fitted with different-purpose - 9М529 fuel-air explosive warhead Beginning from 2003, the enter- JSC ‘SPLAV SPA‘ duction of the Multiple ous materials have been elaborated. warheads, as well as upgrade of the RP; prise has been granted the right to 33, Shcheglovskaya zaseka, Tula, Launcher Rocket Systems (MRLS) for Nowadays our engineering develop- launch vehicles for the army-accept- - 9М531 shaped-charge fragmen- independently carry out foreign 300004, Russia the Army, Navy, and Air Force. ments and production techniques in ed systems. tation submunitions warhead RP; trade activities with respect to the Tel: +7 (4872) 46-45-86 Over its history from the time the field of the rocket artillery and Specialists of the enterprise have - 9М533 sensor-fuzed fragmenta- products for military purposes to the 46-47-85 of its foundation in 1945, such out- shell cases production are known developed modernization pro- tion submunitions warhead RP. extent concerning delivery of spare Fax: +7 (4872) 46-44-00 standing systems as GRAD, URAGAN, worldwide. grams for the GRAD and SMERCH 2. 9А52-2 LV (on МАZ chassis), parts, aggregates, assemblies, devic- [email protected] SMERCH for the Army, GRAD-M, The distinctive feature of the systems which ensured execution 9А52-2Т LV (on Тatra chassis) 9А52-4 es, completing units, special, training, [email protected] UDAV-1M, OGON’, DAMBA, RPK-8 for Russian MRLSs development is striv- of the fire missions on destruc- LV (lightweight six-round launcher and auxiliary equipment, technical www.splav.org the Navy have been developed at ing of their designers to constantly tion of the enemy over a distance mounted on elongated KAMAZ chas- documentation for the earlier deliv- of, correspondingly, 40 and 120 km, sis) equipped with ALFCS. enhancement of capabilities of fire 3. 9Т234-2, 9Т234-2Т, 9Т234-4 engagement against the typical Transporter-Loaders. targets, computerization of the fire 4. 9F819 Arsenal Equipment. preparation and delivery, upgrade of 5. 9F827 Training Aids. the launch vehicles. 6. 9F840 Training Set. JSC ‘SPLAV SPA‘, being the world 7. MP32М1Unified Command and leader in delivery of ammunition for Staff Vehicle. the Russian-produced MRLSs, con- 8. 1B44 Radio Direction-Finding ducts active operations in the field and Meteorological Complex. of military and technical coopera- Upgrade of GRAD and SMERCH tion through Rosoboronexport, the LVs ensured the new capabilities of Russian State Intermediary. these systems: Nowadays JSC ‘SPLAV SPA‘ offers - Fire delivery from the unsurveyed at the international defense mar- in the topographical respect firing ket upgraded GRAD and SMERCH position thanks to the autonomous MRLSs, including different-purpose calculation of the LV ramp longitudi-

42 Russian Aviation & Military Guide №11 (18) December, 2017 43 WORLD EXCLUSIVE WORLD EXCLUSIVE case of emergencies than traditional absorbing systems entered into force The SPARS® General Specifications evacuation methods are impossible. in 2013. The SPARS® solution meets the To have certification tests per- Russian Ministry of Emergency formed a special Hybrid-III (USA) 1. Total Assembly Weight – 25 kg Situations (EMERCOM) requirements crush test dummy-based anthropo- 2. Rescue Payload Weight – 45÷120 kg for high-rise emergency escape morphous (bionic-like) instrumenta- 3. Descent Elevations – 5÷1000 m apparatus (GOST R 22.9.08–2005; tion station has been developed and GOST R 12.4.206–99) and provides created by the SRS Ltd., which has no 4. Landing Velocity – 5÷7 m/s for the following unique capabilities, equals in Russia. 5. Landing Angle – < 30° never implemented before: A full cycle of comprehensive calcu- 1. Alternative of emergency escape lations and testing to validate design 6. Footboard Barrier Elevation – 1.5 m (so-called ‘last resort rescue’) properties and performance has been 7. Descent Time – 3÷150 s 2. Emergency evacuation of an performed. Up to now the SPARS® 8. Ready-to-use Time – 45÷60 s untrained person having weight device technical operational reliability is of 45÷120 kg, from heights of 98.7% but further testing is under way. 9. Launch Initialization Time – 15÷20 s 50÷1,000 m; New SPARS® escape solution pro- 10. Inflating Gas – Air; Sergey Kulik 3. Ready-for-use in 45÷60 sec; vides the following advantages: 11. General Dimensions: 4. Self-sustained operation and 1. Alternative (a 'last resort') escape a. Aassembled – 900х450х300 mm independently selected escape mean for ordinary person in case b. In Descent mode – 6,500х2,700mm route; of emergency in the high-rise (without conopy) 5. User-friendly operation for structure; SECURE RESCUE AT ANY HEIGHT untrained persons and fully auto- 2. Secure rescue of untrained per- Actual Landing Impact Loads: mated rescue procedure right sonnel (18÷70 years old) from from start; high elevations from 5 till 1000m Acceleration directions: Unique autonomous rescue parachuting 6. Personal protection against exter- (no practical means available ‘chest-to-back’ – up to 8÷10 g nal hazards during evacuation; starting from 50 m height); ‘side-to-side’ , ‘head-to-pelvis’ – up to ± 6 g back-pack system for emergency escape 7. Appropriate weight of a back- 3. Off-line capability of the system pack-type carried device; provides mobility that helps to Acceleration Exposition Time – less than 0.5 s 8. Secure injury-free landing on any find optimal self-escape way of The innovative Russian private Space Rescue Systems Ltd. (SRS Ltd.) company (www.cosmic-rs.com) proposes a unique Acceleration Growth Velocity – less than 500 1/s underlying surface. out from emergency situation; and unrivalled emergency rescue vehicle SPARS® – an Autonomous Rescue Pneumo Transformable Chute Back-pack User’s age – 18÷70 years 4. Smooth automated ejection from System – a validated forefront rescue solution for guaranteed secure individual emergency escape from nearly any The SPARS® unit for individual the emergency object after manu- high elevation structure (skyscrapers, offshore platforms etc.). The SPARS® project is resulted in a creation of a brand use had required a special certifi- al initialization of the system; 7. Safe landing on any underlying new pneumo-framed aerodynamic devices technology. There is no doubt in the near future this solution is going to be cate basis. In this regard the National 5. Guaranteed deploy of the canopy surface in urban terrain; a must-have in skyscrapers construction all over the world Standard (GOST) 4240-001-2012 with 3÷5 m loss of height irrespec- 8. Reusable and does not sink. specifying medical and technical tive of air flow speed pressure; he SRS Ltd. proposes a usually perished. On the other side op the project from conceptual pro- requirements for injury-free opera- 6. Protection from dangerous exter- In packed and assembly complete SPARS® high rise escape homeland security analytics says that posal stage to releasing operating tion by untrained persons rescued nal factors (fire, hits, smoke) dur- mode the SPARS® system weights technology that has a in average an every skyscraper in the prototypes unparalleled anywhere in by means of new type SPARS® shock- ing descent; 25 kg with back-pack dimensions T global nature. It is uncov- world is expected to be subjected to the world. ered market niche with an a fire case (terroristic attack or other The SPARS® escape technology is obvious but unrealized human require- emergency) once in every 47 years. based on a synergy of sophisticat- ment to be and to feel safe while living So the SRS Ltd. has decided to ed aerospace technologies such as or working in high elevation buildings. resolve the problem in finding an Air-Aspirator Rapid Inflation; Elastic In case of emergency than traditional alternative to traditional evacuation Pneumo-Frame Catapult Ejection; evacuation is impossible or ineffective methods technical solution. It takes Air-Drag Deceleration; Air-Bag Shock those people all over the world have about eight years of R&D to resolve the Absorbing and others. Such technol- practically no means of urgent secure task. Finally it is resulted in creation ogies were invented for space probes rescue from the height and need an a brand new escape technology – deceleration during descent in atmo- alternative solution. an Autonomous Rescue Pneumo spheres of Solar system planets and Actually the technical reviews Transformable Chute Back-pack its landings on surfaces. shows that at present there are prac- Solution for secure personal rescue The SPARS® device provides a tically no means for secure alterna- from high-elevation structure in case secure individual escape of untrained tive escape starting from 60÷80 m of emergency than traditional evacu- person or valuables cargos with height and higher available on the ation methods are impossible. weights 45÷120 kg. from about any market. But according to the said The SRS. Ltd company in outsourc- of existing high-rise (50÷1000m) firefighter’s statistics about 3÷5% of ing cooperation with 18 leading facilities (skyscrapers; towers; off- people being caught in alarm situa- Russian and foreign aerospace com- shore platforms etc.) with guaran- tion on the high-rise building used to panies has fulfilled full-scale research teed safe landing on any underlying try escaping from the windows and and development activities to devel- surface in urban terrain or water in

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run mass production of the SPARS® in the region and enter an empty mar- ket with protected rights it would be necessary to have production tech- nology experience in the fields of: – thin coated/laminated fabric manufacturing; – assembly from these fabrics a complex air-beam-frame air-proof inflatable structures; – parachute canopy manufacturing; – air-aspirator gas filling manufac- turing; – plastics (carbon) manufacturing and forming 850x450x350mm and has easy – to- 95% potential SPARS® manufacturers. essary intellectually property rights – human field (air-borne) tests plas- use suspension system. 13 Patents of the US, China, Japan, protected. tic forming and others. The SPARS® has its Technical Data Canada, South Korea, Singapore, An accurate assessment of the Sheet (TU 801130–5047075064–01– the Ukraine, Indonesia, Malasia and terms, timeframes and investments A Partner sought may be expected 10) and working design documents Australia have been already received. required for the SPARS® industrializa- to undertake part of those activities issued. Under the SRS Ltd require- Three Russian EMERCOM tion it is foreseen that a Partner from or provide financing for already SRS ments Russian gas-filling systems Certificates of Conformity were the region where product itself (or Ltd. Company existing outsourcing (GFS) manufacturing company has received for the SPARS®. ‘Aerospace its production) could be demanded manufacturing solution in Russia on mastered Autonomous Two-Stage medicine and military ergonomics’ (Middle East, China, US, Europe, Asia- a mutually beneficial basis. GFS for SPARS® (TU 8042–017– R&D Institute of the Russian Air Force Pacific etc.) could formulate and pro- As for the SPARS® solution opera- 45307693–2013). has granted an official approval for vide the SRS Ltd. Company with the tion such a potential entity sought The SRS Ltd. Intellectual Property the SPARS® physical adaptability. regional authority technical require- (hotels, profitable houses; sky- Rights on SPARS® and its ‘know-hows’ The SRS Ltd. company now is look- ments to upgrade the product speci- scraper’s management company; have been completely protected ing for cooperation with a strategic fications and also could determine offshore platform management; air- within Russia (9 Patens, 3 Trade Partner and/or investor in order to the necessary level of licensing. borne attractions & entertainment Marks) and abroad under PCT (Patent industrialize the brand new SPARS® At the same time in order to companies etc.) should only require Cooperation Treaty) procedures 2 product; to make it commercial; to reduce production costs it is desir- a free window exit sized 1000x500 ‘umbrella’ requests for SPARS® have prepare and set up its production able to find and select a local manu- mm at the appropriate height to use entered national level in 15 countries and to enter with it into a global facturer taking into account its tech- Autonomous Pneumo Transformable and covered 78% skyscrapers and commercial market having all nec- nical capabilities and possibility to Escape Chute and propose to its cli- use appropriate production process ents an additional exceptional secure technologies. service with limited warranty. There are following innovations Upon receiving necessary infor- General market estimations shows in the proposed SPARS® technology: mation from a Partner the SRS Ltd. there are over 7,303 finished and Company could finalize the design 2,500 under construction skyscrap- 1. A brand new free parachuting technology (means and escape method) was created for emergency escape documentation, to fabricate a proto- ers worldwide with the heights of from heights higher than 50 m where practical methods for safe evacuation of a person are not available type with specifications meeting local 100÷828m, over 100,000 buildings on the market. needs and to determine expected having height of 50÷100m and more 2. Sinergy solution based on specially designed and produced from film-laminated fabric a rapid inflatable investments and timeframes neces- than 800 offshore platforms. Taking 1 2 3 air-beam single volume frame structure for: sary to prepare and to run mass pro- that analysis into account the SPARS® – Elastic catapult ejection of a human from a window of an emergency object; duction of the product in the region. may have potential market capacity – Forced deploy of the canopy with only 3÷5 m loss of height and irrespective of air flow speed pressure for Shares and Conditions in the busi- of up to $700-850 million annually. deployment (usual parachute requires of 25÷100 m free fall and/or 250÷350 km/h speed of airplane to be ness organization is a matter of further Furthermore, the SPARS® esti- deployed); negotiations. The SRS Ltd. Company mated potential market capacity is – Guaranteed safe landing with 5÷6 m/s vertical velocity on any underlying surface in urban terrain using would be ready to demonstrate its worth over $3.5 billion in commer- integrated air-frame shock absorbing pneumo dumper. good willing approach and to meet a cial sector alone. The Governments 3. Fully automatic mode of usage (after manual initialisation of the apparatus) and all the descend envelope accelerations bearable for an ordinary person make the escape solution available for use by untrained Partner in negotiations halfway with market is bigger but for accepting people from 18 till 70 years old; necessary flexibility in some critical that new technology implementa- 4. New type of light weight air-proof film coated fabric for air-beam inflatable frame structure was created. questions aiming to achieve mutually tion it may require some updates beneficial cooperation. of the appropriate local norms and The Special National Standard (GOST) for shock acceleration limits for untrained human using new type of 4 5 6 Such forms of cooperation as Joint regulations. /RA&MG/ lodgment Rescue Parachuting Systems was issued. Venture, Technical, Manufacturing or The Crash test dummy Hybrid-III 50% percentile was instrumented, calibrated with the help of centrifuge, certified SRS Ltd. (OOO 'KCC') The Russian Federation, 141400 and used as anthropomorphic instrument for human acceleration checking during field tests and validation of the License Agreements are feasible. E-mail: [email protected] 25A Leningradskoe HWY t.+7(495) 617-1731 Autonomous Pneumo Transformable Escape Chute. For a strategic industrial Partner www.cosmic-rs.com sought who would be interested to Khimky, Moscow Region, f.+7(495) 617-1732

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