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#08 (15) August, 2017 NEWS SHORTLY ‘Industrial Weekly’ special export project 2 Positive Export EDITORIAL Registered in the Federal Service for Supervision Trend of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roscomnadzor) 09.12.2015 2 Military and PI № FS77-63977 technical cooperation 4 Russian President and MC-21 program 4 Agreement of cooperation 6 ‘GK Launch Services’ The magazine ‘Russian Aviation & Military 8 Ka-52 to test new Guide’, published by the United industrial edition, is a winner of National prize missile weapon ‘Golden Idea 2016’ FSMTC of Russia

General director MAIN TOPICS Editor-in-chief 10 BRICS Leaders’ Valeriy STOLNIKOV Meeting 12 Trends and Chief editor’s deputy Tendencies in the Julia GUZHONKOVA Defense Export Elena SOKOLOVA Army-2017: THE BEST main exam and holiday Commercial director TECHNOLOGIES Andrey Tarabrin 16 High-Precision Political situation in the world (conflicts, Weapons sanctions, threats of war and other) makes Managers nations once again reconsider their defense Tatiana VALEEVA EXPORT possibilities. Threat of local conflicts to be Natalia MOZHAEVA REGULATIONS evolved into global ones, failure of worldwide Andrey Paramonov 20 Russian Defense system of safety and non-ending crisis – all Innovations of this leads to an unstable and dangerous Designed by situation. Olga Filippova EXCLUSIVE ON One can predict raise of defense means Alexey ZINOVYEV ARMY-2017 market in times like this. But together with developing of defense technologies in order to 26 Leading Brand for Cover picture Sergey Bobilev, TASS Air Defense secure people’s safety, rivalry among sellers of weapons and defense systems increases 30 Ruselectronics There are materials from the information in order to achieve such goals as increasing agencies and from the press services 33 New Taifun-K profits and market share. International military- of the federal authorities of the Russian 34 JOINT FORCES Federation used in the project. technical forum "Army-2017" presents the RECONNAISANCE Edition is 3 thousand copies best weapons that price and quality are the SYSTEMS undisputed world leaders in their segments.

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© ‘United Industrial Edition’, 2017 48 ‘RA&MG’ CALENDAR News shortly SOKOL security solution Positive Export Trend Rosoboronexport demonstrated Russia’s JSC Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) has recorded a positive trend in state-of-the-art system providing secu- rity of vital installations, including mili- the combat aviation market and now forecasts a further increase in the share of aviation tary airfields, namely the SOKOL securi- equipment in the company’s overall supplies. ty solution, at the International Aviation ‘Aviation equipment has traditionally and Space Show MAKS-2017. ‘The unique dominated Rosoboronexport’s supplies. system already caught attention of our Since its establishment the company partners from India and we count on it to pique interest on the part of customers has exported over 1300 fixed-winged from other countries in view of the grow- and rotary-winged aircraft and asso- ing terrorist threat. Promotion of such ciated equipment totaling about 65 products paves the way for us to the billion US dollars’, Rosoboronexport’s market of hi-tech special-purpose equip- Director General Alexander Mikheev ment,’ says Deputy Director General Sergey said. ‘Our forecasts are that the export Goreslavsky of Rosoboronexport. The sys- volumes and cost of contracts on avia- tem utilizes alarm devices complete with tion equipment will continue growing. fiber-optic cables to provide security of We expect the share of aviation equip- long perimeters and facilities. It boasts ment in the entire Rosoboronexport’s unique technical characteristics and ca- supplies in 2017 to exceed 50%. The pabilities. Should the boundaries of a pro- main importers of this type of weap- tected installation be trespassed, the sys- ons will be the Middle Eastern and Asia- tem automatically detects the place and Pacific countries.’ have provoked a surge of interest in 30 and Su-35 aircraft and Mi-28NE, directs to it video and IR imaging cameras Successful activities of the the Russian combat aviation in the Ka-52 and Mi-17 helicopters, which to transmit information to the Duty Post. Russian Aerospace Forces during the global arms market. ‘Foreign custom- passed impeccably all the battle tests,’ The trespasser may even not know that counterterrorist operation in Syria ers are peculiarly interested in the Su- Rosoboronexport’s CEO added. he has been detected, for the elements of the system can be buried into the ground forming up warning lines. Meanwhile, it has no impact whatsoever on the detec- tion accuracy, which is within 5m, while Military and technical cooperation the protected boundary can be as long Rosoboronexport, a member of Rostec, hosted in its main office in Moscow a conference with as 100 km. Rostec’s representatives abroad. The leadership of the special arms exporter briefed on the 2016 foreign economic activity results and spoke about future strategies.

Moments of Army Games ‘In 2016, most of demand for the ployment of Russian weapons in re- 2017 Russian military equipment came al combat contributed to the growth The Russian Defence Ministry issued the from North Africa and Asia,’ reported of demand for the S-400 SAM sys- final video that concentrated brightest, Director General of Rosoboronexport tem, as well as Su-35 and Su-32 air- breathtaking, challenging and spectac- Alexander Mikheev during the confer- craft.’ Besides, the official continued, ular moments of the International Army ence. ‘Noteworthy are the beginning of this had piqued interest of foreign Games 2017. The video clip was published the Su-35 supply to China, marketing of customers in the Iskander-E tactical on the official website and accounts in the the new Su-32, as well as continuous ef- missile system, Verba MANPADS, and social networks Odnoklassniki, Vkontakte, forts to implement projects in the inter- other weapons and equipment. Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The clip est of India’s Navy,’ the top official added. Alexander Mikheev told Rostec's tatives, credits granted to foreign cus- comprises the footage of all contests of According to him, the first half- representatives that the company tomers, and steps to ratchet up coop- the Army Games 2017. They reflected year of 2017 witnessed a jump of worked ceaselessly to find new forms eration within the framework of the the opening, culminating and final stag- the company's backlog worth from and methods of doing business in CSTO, BRICS and SCO. es. Among them there are the highlights $42 bln. to over $45 bln. ‘Our con- modern conditions. ‘We do our best The Director General urged Rostec’s of the obstacle course passing at the certed efforts secured for Russia the to export military equipment not on- representatives to take into consider- Military Medical Relay Race contest par- second place on the world arms mar- ly to foreign ministries of defense, but ation the information in daily work. As ticipated by the women team, breath- ket. In the past five years, the com- other security agencies as well, work- he said, by virtue of living in the im- taking fighters’ flights at the Aviadarts, the individual race among the Chemical pany has accounted for 15 percent ing on extending the range of offered porting countries they enjoy advantage scouts within the Safe Environment, and of the world military equipment ex- products, including civilian equipment,’ of keeping their eyes on the needs of classical views of the Alabino range that port, while Russia’s total share is 17 said Alexander Mikheev. He also not- Rosoboronexport’s partners on day-to- hosted the Tank Biathlon. The video clip percent,’ clarified the company's head. ed that the state had stepped up mea- day basis and trends on local arms mar- ended with shots of the awards and clos- Alexander Mikheev voiced new sures to support military and techni- kets, as well as taking appropriate mea- ing ceremony, and the speech of the trends taking shape in Russia’s mili- cal cooperation. Particularly prominent sures to further development of Russia’s Russian Defense Minister General of the tary and technical cooperation with are efforts taken by Russia's leadership ties with foreign states in the field of Army Sergei Shoigu. foreign states and noted that ‘de- during contacts with foreign represen- military and technical cooperation.

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Angara wants MC-21 R ussian President and MC-21 program During the International Aviation and On July 18, during the visit to the Moscow International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2017, Space Salon MAKS-2017 in Zhukovsky, Irkut Russian President Vladimir Putin familiarized himself with the implementation of the new MC- Corporation (UAC member) and Angara Airlines signed the agreement of intent to 21 commercial airliner program. purchase three MC-21-300 aircraft. From The head of state listened to a brief re- Preparations for strain-gage test- ing on the glider in flight, with the Irkut Corporation the document was signed by the President Oleg Demchenko, from the port of Oleg Demchenko, the head of ing began. More than 500 sensors loads taken during the design of the side of Angara Airlines — Director Anatoly the Irkut Corporation, about the MC-21 are glued onto the MC-21-300 air- aircraft. Yurtaev. aircraft progress. The test pilots, Heroes craft, which will record the loads act- The MC-21-300 aircraft will per- of Russia Oleg Kononenko and Roman ing on all elements of the airframe. form more than 30 flights in Irkutsk Technical Cooperation Taskaev, shared their impressions of Then, ground-based strain-gage cal- within the framework of factory test- the new airliner with Vladimir Putin. ibration will be carried out, during ing. After that the plane will fly to Russia and Azerbaijan intend to develop According to them, the first flights left which sensors record the effect on Zhukovsky airfield for passing the Military Technical Cooperation. ‘We are ex- the most favorable impression. the aircraft of various combinations certification tests. tending our cooperation in many fields: in the military in Military Technical coopera- The President of Russian Federation of reference loads. This calibration In 2018, three more MC-21-300 tion, military education, joint exercises and watched videos of the recent test flight will ensure the required accuracy of aircraft will join test flights, which are training. I think we have great prospects, of the MC-21-300 aircraft over Lake the sensor readings in subsequent currently being built at the Irkutsk and in future we will develop this cooper- Baikal. These videos from the escorting flights. As a result, designers will be aviation plant, a subsidiary of Irkut ation,’ said Colonel General Zakir Hasanov. aircraft were demonstrated for the first able to compare the actual loads act- Corporation. He reminded that Russia and Azerbaijan time. The flight simulator of the MC-21- carried out joint exercises in the Caspian 300 aircraft and a model of the new VIP Sea. In addition, many servicemen and ca- dets from Azerbaijan get education in mili- version of the airliner are exhibited at tary educational institutions of the Russian the UAC stand in the F-1 pavilion. Federation. A lot of Russian hardware is in MC-21-300 test aircraft, which service with our Armed Forces,’ said Colonel performed the maiden flight on General Zakir Hasanov. Speaking about the May 28, 2017, is being tested at the ‘Tank Biathlon’ contest, he highly praised Irkutsk Aviation Plant, a branch of the organization of the competition, and re- Irkut Corporation. minded that Azerbaijan hosted the contest As of July 18, 2017, MC-21-300 of the International Army Games — 2017 — ‘Caspian Cup’, which gathered the Navy test aircraft successfully completed of the four countries. 9 test flights. The processing of infor- mation obtained during the tests is A RMY-2017 in Vladivostok being conducted. The International Military Technical Forum ARMY-2017 is to be held in Vladivostok from 22 till 27 August 2017. The exhibition will house 100 exhibits in four exhibition ar- Agreement of cooperation eas, about 60 pieces of weapons, military During the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2017, Sberbank and Irkut Corporation and special hardware of the Pacific Fleet signed an agreement on the development of cooperation on the MC-21 project. The agreement and the Russian Aerospace forces. In addi- tion, military and double-duty products, re- implies the possibility to provide the Corporation with a wide range of financial products of the search organizations and higher education- bank for the development of the MC-21 project, including the after-sales support of the aircraft. al institutions will be demonstrated. The ex- hibition of arms and military equipment in Since 2012, Sberbank has been the Vladivostok will be located at berth 33 on the Korabelnaya Embankment, at a military air- main financial partner in the devel- field in Central Angle and the branch of the opment and production of the new- Patriot Park on the Russky island. The events est medium-range MC-21 airliner. The are planned to take place at the Officers’ club amount of credit resources provided to of the Pacific Fleet and the Far Eastern Federal the project is about 1 billion US dollars. University. Research organizations, scientif- Vice President of Sberbank ic production associations, industrial enter- Vyacheslav Tsibulnikov said: ‘We are prises of the Far East, Eastern Siberia and oth- proud to participate in the most im- er regions of the Russian Federation are invit- ed to participate in the forum. Demonstration portant project of the Russian avia- of your enterprise capacity will contribute to tion industry to create a modern and President of Irkut Corporation corporation.’ He also added that strengthening the reputation of the Russian competitive aircraft for world mar- Oleg Demchenko said: ‘We high- Sberbank employees provided sub- Armed Forces, enable the innovative solu- kets. Our bank continues to develop ly appreciate the strategic partner- stantial assistance in analyzing tions application in the interests of arma- cooperation with the leading Russian ship with Sberbank, with which we the financial model of the MC-21 ment development. aircraft manufacturers.’ work on the core projects of the project.

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‘GK Launch Services’ Within the frameworks of implementation of the strategy to develop commercial potential of the Russian space industry and in accordance with ROSCOSMOS decision, Joint Stock Company GLAVKOSMOS (a part of State Space Corporation ROSCOSMOS) and Limited Liability Company International Space Company Kosmotras (KOSMOTRAS) established a Joint Stock Company ‘GK Launch Services’. This new Russian entity will become an operator of commercial launch services for satellites with the use of Soyuz family launch vehicles and the launchers developed on the basis of RS-20 rockets from the Russian launch sites. GLAVKOSMOS owns 75% and KOSMOTRAS – 25% of the new company’s stock.

stablishment of GK Launch er timelines of the launch projects It is also responsible for coordination Services is driven by new implementation. of Russian enterprises activities for challenges on the launch JSC GLAVKOSMOS is an enter- Soyuz-ST commercial launches in the Е services market, and cre- prise of ROSCOSMOS State Space Guiana Space Center. Among partners ates a new level of public- Corporation (the only shareholder) and customers of GLAVKOSMOS are private partnership for business in with the key objectives to promote NASA, Arianespace, Great Wall China space domain. Combined efforts of the Russian space industry capa- and other private companies, as well GLAVKOSMOS and KOSMOTRAS will bilities on the world market and to as Russian and European universities. give an impetus to the promotion of manage challenging space proj- International Space Company Russian launch vehicles on the inter- ects. During more than 30 years of KOSMOTRAS national market. Bringing together its history, GLAVKOSMOS has suc- LLC (a Joint Stock Company until unique expertise and resources of cessfully implemented 120 interna- August 2016; from then on — a the two companies will significantly tional contracts. Launches of more Limited Liability Company) was estab- expand a scope of the launch services than 20 small satellites have been lished in 1997 under the Russian law. offered and thus enable orbital injec- carried out since 2012. In 2017, the The company’s head office is locat- tion of various types of spacecraft company plans to launch more than ed in Moscow, Russia. KOSMOTRAS with the mass ranging from 1 kg to 100 small satellites for 15 foreign and is a launch service provider offering 6 metric tons into the most popular Russian customers under the existing launches of converted RS-20 rockets orbits. This also meets an increasing contracts. GLAVKOSMOS is an opera- on international and domestic mar- demand in the segment of commer- tor of Soyuz-2 commercial launches kets. The rocket is capable of deliver- cial space projects dealing with devel- and a coordinator of ROSCOSMOS ing payloads with the mass of up to opment and launch of small class international projects. Spacecraft for 2 metric tons into LEO. These pay- satellite constellations and individual the following customers have been loads are launched either in dedicated spacecraft. launched on Soyuz-2 launch vehicles missions or as part of cluster (mul- According to Alexander Serkin, to date: Skybox Imaging, Norwegian tiple small satellites) launches. Since CEO of GK Launch Services, creation Space Center, UTIAS SFL, SSTL, UK the inaugural mission in April 1999, of a dedicated company will facilitate Space Agency, and DLR. The compa- KOSMOTRAS has carried out 22 com- strengthening the positions of Russia ny’s wide range of activities includes mercial launches lofting 128 payloads on the international market and integrated solutions in creating satel- into orbit for 37 customers from 28 increase the workload of the Russian lite systems of various applications, countries. Among KOSMOTRAS’ cus- launch sites. The GLAVKOSMOS turnkey solutions for Earth observa- tomers are major aerospace compa- and KOSMOTRAS cooperation will tion, telecommunications, space nies and space agencies such as ESA, enhance competiveness of products research and exploration, provision CNES, JAXA, KARI, EIAST, KACST, NEC, and services of the Russian space of Earth observation data from the Airbus Defence and Space, MDA, SSTL, industry, first of all, through opti- Russian satellite constellation, as well SSC, as well as universities and private mization of launch costs and short- as export of Russian space equipment. companies. /RA&MG/

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Ka-52 to test new missile weapon ‘Russian Helicopters’ Holding Company together with the Russian Ministry of Defence will conduct tests of the newest guided missiles on Ka-52 ship-based reconnaissance and combat helicopter. Specialists of the Holding Company will also test on-board equipment and armament of the helicopter for their resistance to electromagnetic fields.

urrently, the tests are per- made a decision to develop Russian Ka-52K helicopter differs from formed on four Ka-52K helicopter carriers,’ Andrey Boginsky, the baseline model by availability prototypes. One of the CEO of Russian Helicopters Holding of a shortened folded wing, which С helicopters is being pre- Company, noted. was upgraded for the installation of pared for tests to evalu- During tests Ka-52 helicopter was heavy weapons, and a blade-folding ate the resistance of avionics and significantly improved. The helicop- mechanism, which ensures its com- air weapons to external electromag- ter was equipped with the state- pact arrangement inside a ship's hold. netic fields. The second helicopter of-the-art target sight systems and Reduced dimensions of Ka-52 ship- undergoes preliminary tests at the weapon control systems, combat borne helicopters allow increasing airfield, and on the third helicopter survivability of the helicopter was the number of helicopters located on a new inertial navigation system is enhanced and autonomous deploy- a ship to maximum. Armored cockpit tested. ment system was improved. These and unique ejection system provide The fourth Ka-52K prototype is at modifications provided the Ka-52K pilots with the maximum safety level, the testing site of the Rusian Ministry with a range of competitive advan- which cannot be ensured on any heli- of Defence, it is planned to test new tages as compared to the similar heli- copter of this class produced abroad. guided missile weapons on this heli- copters of foreign production. Another important feature of the copter. Ka-52K helicopter is the next Ka-52K is the use of corrosion resis- ‘Ka-52K helicopters are going product in the range of sea heli- tant materials, which is conditioned through the final stages of the copters designed by Kamov Design by the necessity of helicopter’s oper- tests, and the Holding Company is Bureau. The helicopter is designed ation in conditions of humid marine ready to start serial production of for patrolling, fire support of assault climate. The helicopter is equipped this helicopter in the near future. We forces when landing, performing with a single-point refueling and a note interest of the Russian ministry anti-airborne defence missions on modernized air conditioning system of Defence in this helicopter. The the forefront and in tactical depth, ensuring ventilation of sea rescue design of the helicopter allows it under any weather conditions and suits of the crew members. In addi- to be placed on the decks of frig- at any time of day or night. State-of- tion, the helicopter is equipped with ates, anti-submarine destroyers and the-art on-board equipment ensures short-range radiotechnical naviga- the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier. helicopter navigation in conditions tion system, which was not used on Moreover, the Ministry of Defence with no visual references at sea. the baseline model. /RA&MG/

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During discussions on the global remove the imbalances that have economic situation at the G20 sum- developed among countries. mit, Russia will highlight the need As we all know, the global econ- to promote an upward trend in omy’s transition to a new industrial global trade. We are against the eco- order is underpinned by the devel- nomic protectionism that is gaining opment of digital technology. We momentum in the world. believe that the G20 could take on a Illegal and politically biased leading role in shaping international trade and financial restrictions are regulations in this area. actually aimed at removing rivals Improving the international finan- and result in the curtailment of busi- cial system so all economies can ben- ness ties and a loss of trust between efit from it, including those in the

and consume fuel, in order to ensure global energy security. Russia has been doing a lot to reduce the anthropogenic impact on the environment, and stands ready to continue this important work. The reasons behind climate change have not been thoroughly researched, nor are we fully aware of the mechanisms BRICS Leaders’ of ongoing climate change. That said, Russia views the Paris Agreement signed in April 2016 as an interna-

partners in economic cooperation, developing world, remains high on Meeting which is destroying the global eco- the G20 agenda. Further promoting In Hamburg before the start of the G20 Summit there was informal meeting of the BRICS countries. nomic fabric. IMF reform is essential for delivering Meeting took place between the heads of state and government of the BRICS countries - Brazil, Russia, In light of this, the G20 should on this objective. India, China and South Africa. more energetically uphold the prin- We attach special importance to ciples of open, equal and mutually matters related to energy and climate trade. According to the President of called for a single counter-terrorist beneficial multilateral trade as stipu- change. Russia is a reliable energy sup- Russia, the G20 should be proactive front with the United Nations playing lated in the universal rules of the plier to global markets, and to many in promoting open, equitable and a central role. World Trade Organisation. countries and regions of the world. mutually beneficial trade in keeping President of Russia Vladimir Putin We are convinced that the G20 Moving forward, Russia remains with WTO rules. said: ‘We appreciate the BRICS tra- should make a bigger contribution to committed to proactively contrib- Improving the international finan- dition of comparing views before the creation of a fair system of global uting to the harmonization of the cial system so that all economies can G20 summit meetings and other key economic development, one that is global energy market and reducing benefit from it, including developing international events. I would like to capable of ensuring sustainable and price volatility by working together economies, remains high on the G20’s say a few words about Russia’s posi- inclusive growth and that can help with other countries that produce agenda. Vladimir Putin said that fur- tions on the key issues on the G20 ther promoting IMF reform is essential meeting agenda. The key priority is tional legal foundation for long-term for delivering on this objective. terrorism. joint work on climate-related regula- The President went on to say that Experience shows that no country, tions. Russia attaches special importance however powerful, can deal with this We support the efforts and spe- to issues related to climate change evil or reliably protect its citizens cific assistance by the G20 to African and energy. ‘Russia is a reliable ener- on its own. This is why Russia has, countries. It is important to carry on peaking at an informal gy supplier to global markets, and to on several occasions, advanced the efforts aimed at promoting industrial meeting of the BRICS many countries and regions of the concept of a common UN-led coun- and transport infrastructure develop- leaders on the sidelines world,’ he pointed out. terterrorism front. This time, we will ment on the continent, and expand- S of the G20 Summit in In addition, Vladimir Putin spoke again urge our G20 partners to join ing access to education. Hamburg, Vladimir Putin about counter-terrorism efforts, forces against terrorism and work To conclude, I would like to thank stressed that in the G20 discussions noting that no country is able to together to eliminate the political, our colleague, President of the on the state of the global economy, overcome this scourge and protect social, economic and ideological pre- People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, Russia will focus on ways of ensur- its people on its own. Accordingly, conditions for the rise and expansion and note the effectiveness of China’s ing positive momentum in global Russia, on a number of occasions, has of terrorism. BRICS Chairmanship in 2017.’ /RA&MG/

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tion who are authorized to provide service of the equipment previously purchased by customers, to upgrade it and to supply spare parts for this equipment. These, in particular, include such integrated structures of the defense industry as United Aircraft Corporation, United Shipbuilding Corporation, Almaz – Antey Air and Space Defense Corporation and oth- ers. It is caused by the fact that these ‘small’ parties are just the industry representatives, i.e. the factories that manufacture spare parts, compo- nents, etc. THEMSELVES. Federal Service for Military- ditionally paid to issues of interna- tatives of more than 50 countries Technical Cooperation tional cooperation. FSMTC of Russia including more than 20 official del- is an agency that controls and actively participates in both prepara- egations headed by ministers of supervises all the activities related to tion and holding of this large-scale defense and about 100 companies of military-technical cooperation and and important event. defense industry from tens of coun- licensing, respectively. From strategic More specifically speaking, the tries. And the number of delegations point of view the FSMTC of Russia plays Service participates in activities at expressing a wish to come to ARMY- the role of government policy ‘conduc- Trends and ARMY-2017 to provide demonstration 2017 is growing continuously. And tor’ in the field of military-technical of military purpose products from we are seeing a very strong inter- cooperation and acts as a controlling Russian and foreign manufacturers, as est to the Forum of both traditional and licensing agency at the same time. well as in arranging and holding nego- MTC partners of Russia and, let’s However, all decisions regarding tiations with foreign partners related to say, future or potential partners. In final supplies anyway are made at the Tendencies in the MTC issues. I’d like to emphasize that general, it may be safely stated that highest level in Russia. That is, either organizer of the Forum, the Defense within these three years the ARMY- Ministry of the Russian Federation, and 2017 International Military-Technical the FSMTC of Russia, as a control and Forum has already gained an image supervisory authority in the field of of world leading event and its poten- Defense Export MTC are making every effort to create tial is far from being exhausted. friendly and supportive environment — What are the principles, the for all foreign participants of ARMY- system of cooperation in the field Dmitry Shugayev: ‘We understand that the relations with 2017 to the maximum possible extent. of MTC is based on today? — Do you expect a broad foreign — Today the system of military- participation in the ARMY-2017 technical cooperation of Russia is partners in the ‘only export’ coordinate system are becoming Forum? built as a vertical relationship where — In my opinion, it will be quite Rosoboronexport is the only export- a thing of the past. The current trend is to create new representative. Thus, as of the middle er of final military purpose products. of August, we have received partici- Concurrently, there are so called ‘small’ pation confirmations from represen- parties of military-technical coopera- high-technology products in co-operation’. an appropriate ordinance or instruc- In accordance with the law of the Russian Federation, activities in the field of military-technical tion of the President or the Russian cooperation (MTC) with foreign countries shall be controlled and supervised by the Federal government should be issued. That’s Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC of Russia) that, among other things, shall why I call it ‘vertical relationship’. ensure implementation of basic principles of the Russian government policy in the field of MTC. — How can you describe the Dmitry Yevgeniyevich Shugayev, the Director of FSMTC, discusses main directions and tendencies development and dynamics of in development of military-technical cooperation between the Russian Federation and foreign Russia activities in the field of countries, the peculiarities of Russian military purpose product exporters’ activities at the present MTC? stage in his exclusive interview to OPK RF magazine. — First of all, I’d like to note that Russian is steadily occupies the — Dmitry Yevgeniyevich, how — Indeed, the ARMY-2017 Forum Federation with our traditional part- second line in the list of world top high is the potential of the ARMY- taking place for the third year in ners and to find new partners. In exporters of military purpose prod- 2017 International Military- sequence in the Patriot Expocenter meetings of organizing committee ucts. It is not a secret that last year Technical Forum in the context near Moscow is one of key tool to for preparing and holding the ARMY- it was a bit higher than $15 bln. The of promotion of Russian military further develop the military-tech- 2017 International Military-Technical major part of this export is aviation products through the MTC? nical co-operation of the Russian Forum, a significant attention is tra- equipment; export of the equipment

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this is the trend. Of course, the situ- many years of experience and strong tary equipment for decades and is substitution, which has timely orient- ation of ‘buy or look for it in another reputation of Russian weapons in the satisfied with it and with Russian ed the industry to creation of certain place’ is becoming a thing of the past. world... products supplied as replacement of systems previously supplied by our Naturally, sales of the final product — Is it really strong? obsolete soviet equipment. partners from abroad. Thus, a serious is our main priority, but our partners — Yes, it is. Russian weapons and — In this is in the situation of impulse was given to development increasingly aimed at building their military equipment have made a evidently growing competition in of national industry, especially in the national manufacturing facilities to good showing in the world. Today the weapon market… fields of engine manufacturing, radio develop their industries. experts state that our weapons are: — We live in a real world and electronics, manufacturing of special The relationship with partners in first, highly technological; second, clearly understand that there is a materials, including those used in the ‘only export’ coordinate system proving their ‘mission survivability’. sufficiently strong competition. It military equipment. We found solu- are gradually replaced by cooperation In addition, it is relatively easy to is absolutely normal situation. Also, tions for the contracts made with in the field of creation of new high- maintain our weapons. Combination all Russian manufacturers take into our partners before sanctions, which technology products as a result of of the above mentioned factors account tendencies in the global were exposed to serious risks. market of military equipment. However, the companies that Today Russia is a manufacturer of are enforced to follow the sanctions a large number of advanced and very imposed on Russian companies, related to aviation varies in the range expensive weapons, including the have considerable losses as well. It of 40-50%. Of course, we positively most innovative. But this is not to say will be very difficult to return to our appreciate this fact, and we wish that we shall offer exclusive solutions market after cancellation of these exporters of other weapon types to only. Russia is aimed at active expan- sanctions (this will happen sooner or achieve these figures as well. sion of its niches in the global market later). Perhaps it will be impossible at At the same time we understand, participating in many international all: the niches are already occupied. that the market of military purpose tenders for both exclusive weapons We hear claims for ‘fatigue’ from products (MPP) is a very specific mar- and quite traditional products. This sanctions with increasing frequency ket having cyclic nature. A number of stimulates national industry to man- having face-to-face communication factors should be taken into account, ufacture the best products at the with partners from countries that including rearmament programs of most competitive prices. imposed the sanctions at a suffi- armies, financial solvency of countries — What is impact (if any) of sanc- ciently high level, and not only from depending on their general econom- tions of some Western countries business community. Everybody ic health. Therefore, without being on the MTC of Russia with foreign understands that this should be expecting any abrupt jumps, we build countries? stopped, because nobody gains from all the cooperation with the Russian long-term relationships that allow us — Sanctions is a bad thing in prin- Federation. But I repeat it again: our to speak with confidence about stable ciple, they contradict the pure logic industry eventually gained from it. growth of export supplies. mutual efforts. And we are ready for explains why our products are so of free market development. It is suf- We started to manufacture every- It is important for us to participate this kind of cooperation as a country popular in the world. fice to say that WTO, where Russia is thing by ourselves, that’s our gain. in long-term programs, provide tech- that has built its own defense indus- At the same time today we offer included as a member state, states By the way, it is an important factor nical support to our clients, create try. We are ready for cooperation and the best value for money in the that its members are free from any for our customers: when a product maintenance stations with under- we will help our partners to create global market. This is recognized by restrictions. However, we can often is manufactured completely in the standing that many of our clients are systems they need today. everybody, including our competi- see that major international institu- country of supplier, with all compo- aimed at creation or improvement of — Can you give any particular tors. I state this proudly and not for tions intended to strengthen mutu- nents and equipment, it eliminates their own industry, for example. examples? the purpose of advertising, because ally beneficial cooperation do not any issues of supplies in future. — Is Russia open today for new — A bright example is the joint it is not only our opinion, but assess- work. And in this particular case we I mean, first of all, the aftersales cooperations? venture to manufacture Ka-226T heli- ments of experts of the global market can see an absolutely politically moti- it. We shall see how things turn out. service. Today Russian manufactur- — Yes, we are open for new coop- copter, which is registered in India in of military purpose products. vated and unjustified discrimination. The Russian Federation never burns ers due to the imports substitution erations and we understand that accordance with appropriate inter- Thus, for example, despite the However, being realists, we have to out bridges, we take the situation in program and the search for new governmental agreement. It will start Afghan army has Mi-171 helicopters work and find solutions in this reality. a pragmatic and unimpassioned way. cooperations have minimum risk its active work soon. Another exam- in use for a quite long time, pilots do In the beginning, after the sanc- — That is the question, who suf- of the situation when their contrac- ple of technological cooperation is not wish to refuse these machines tions were imposed (since it was fered from the sanctions is still tors refuse to supply some devices BrahMos joint venture established and migrate to other, newer heli- done quite abruptly) our industry, of undecided? because of some reasons (mainly in India. copters. By the way, the American course, was faced certain difficulties — It is they who lost the Russian politically motivated) and the compa- In addition, the establishment of a pilots who use our special-purpose related to embargo of component market who suffer most. The biggest nies are enforced either to shift supply chain of maintenance stations in the helicopters give similar assessments. supplies, interruptions of coopera- suffer is experienced by those who dates or to achieve other agreements Latin America, in particular, in Peru — And did the soviet equipment tion relations we had, among others, lost their markets. Nobody wants to with their customers. Nobody finds and in Brazil can be mentioned as prove its high efficiency? with Ukraine (by the way, Ukraine has lose the Russian market, but this is this situation comfortable. If a MPP an example. We have a lot of coop- — Yes, it did. And it continues to done it unilaterally). the scenario we face now. First of is manufactured completely within eration projects with Chinese compa- prove its efficiency. For example, But in spite of everything, today all our suppliers have suffered from the country, it is a guarantee for the nies and so on. Vietnam is our partner in the field the system of military-technical coop- sanctions. Especially this is related national army that everything will be Therefore, our foreign partners of military-technical cooperation eration with foreign countries has to Ukrainian suppliers. It's a pity, of done in a timely manner. And it is a can be sure that we are ready for for a long time for one reason only: adapted to these changes. We have course, but it is not our choice. You big competitive strength for foreign technological cooperation based on Vietnamese army uses soviet mili- implemented a program of import know, they have stopped unilaterally customers. /RA&MG/

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Such a success can be explained by increasing deliveries both to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and to the foreign market. According to an SIPRI expert, ‘the Russian companies ride the ground- swell of boosts in military spending and arms export. Eleven companies from the top 100 list are Russian ones. Their income has increased by a total of 48.4%’. It also can be noted that the High-Precision Weapons Holding belongs to the top 10 world’s defen- sive rankings by an overall produc- tion and supply increase rate. The weight of the holding company and its products in terms of strength- tem, ‘Kornet-E’, ‘Konkurs’, ‘Metis-M1’ its products (both at displays and ening defensive power of Russian antitank missile systems, ‘Krasnopol’, open sites) are leading objects of army and delivery of the newest weap- ‘Arkan’ guided missile systems and regard for experts and ordinary visi- ons to word markets can hardly be others. The majority of weapons tors. This is also because everybody overestimated. There is a fast grow- being exported by High-Precision wants to take a closer look at famous ing number of high precision systems Weapons Holding are second to ‘Pantsir-S1’ or ‘Kornet-E’ and meet the and importance of tasks performed none in the world in terms of perfor- people who create the most efficient with them in the biggest armies of mance and efficiency. and advanced weapons in the world. the world. Thus, over the recent five An average annual increase of The weight of the holding company years Russian Armed Forces have had the company’s export deliveries and its products in terms of strength- increasing purchase volumes. Export is 25-40% that is certainly a world ening defensive power of Russian volumes of the latest weapons are also record in the sector of high preci- army and delivery of the newest weap- increasing. According to Alexander sion weapons. Middle East, North ons to word markets can hardly be High-Precision Denisov, Director General of High- Africa, Persian Gulf countries and overestimated. There is a fast grow- ing number of high precision systems and importance of tasks performed with them in the biggest armies of the world. Thus, over the recent five Weapons years Russian Armed Forces have had increasing purchase volumes. Defensive masterpieces in frame of the International military- Among absolute masterpieces acknowledged by experts is ‘Kornet- EM’ long-range antitank missile system, technical forum ‘Army-2017’ which in term of versatility, efficiency and reliability is considered to be a Russian systems like ‘Pantsir-S1’, ‘Iskander-M’, ‘Kornet-EM’ and others made by High-Precision Weapons unique product of today. This multi- Holding (part of Rostec Corporation) are determining technological and combat future of high-precision purpose 24-hour high precision sys- systems all over the world. This Russian holding is the primary designer and manufacturer of Russian tem is designed to engage ground and high precision weapons is engaged in producing the world’s best types of high precision weapons. air targets. It is capable of killing both

he High-Precision Weapons The holding consists of a number of High-Precision Weapons Holding Precision Weapons Holding, ‘in view of India are among the most stable Holding was founded in largest leading defense enterprises plays an increasingly important role defense and industrial sector mission importers of the company-made 2009 and includes 19 enter- that are well known on the world on the world arms market. The hold- we are considering well-timed and full products. Recently there has been T prises being mostly world arms market. It is sufficient only to ing is the Russian largest developer fulfillment of purchase obligations as also increasing export activity in leaders in their produc- mention such brands as Shipunov and manufacturer of the most modern a priority task.’ the markets of Southeast Asia, Latin tion and technology segments is the KBP Instrument Design Bureau, Tula and innovative high-precision weap- According to military experts America, Central and South Africa. world largest science and technology Arms Plant, Tulatochmash, Tactical ons. The importance and potential of among the calling cards of the com- Besides, according to military experts complex engaged in developing and Missiles Corporation, Nudelman the Russian holding increase world- pany is first of all the above-men- there is every reason to believe that creating high-precision weapon sys- Precision Engineering Design Bureau, wide as well: On a scale of the top tioned ‘Pantsir-S1’ air defense gun by 2020 export delivery volume of tems for combat tactical zones. The Kovrov Electromechanical Plant, V.A. 100 weapons manufacturers in the and missile system made by Tula High-Precision Weapons Holding company being a member of Rostec, Degtyaryov Plant, All-Russian Scientific world, the Stockholm International instrument design bureau (KBP), may have been increased twice. It is the world largest engineering corpora- Research Institute Signal, and others. Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) rates ship-based ‘Palma’ air defense artil- clearly seen at nearly every interna- tion, is among the leading designers of Most of them are national and interna- the High-Precision Weapons Holding lery system armed with ‘Sosna-R’ tional armament exhibition where state-of-the-art weapons in the world. tional leaders in their segments. from Russia at 39. missiles, ‘Kapustnik-B’ fire control sys- the holding company takes part,

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modern and advanced tanks includ- created by KBP is that they can first ing those equipped with reactive open fire on a target with missiles armor. As a matter of fact ‘Kornet-EM’ and then, in the dead zone of anti- is a versatile defensive and offensive aircraft missiles, use artillery arma- mean which can be also used during ments, if the target is not destroyed. local conflicts with fast moving battles. ‘One of the key imperatives in the In addition to engaging any tanks strategy of Rostec weapons cluster ‘Kornet-EM’ can easily fight any light- is the development and creation armored equipment, ensure cross- of new weapons, including anti-air- ing fortifications, provide protection craft missile systems. The develop- against air weapons (UFV, helicopters ment of the Pantsir-ME system is and so on) at a distance of up to 10km. a consistent element in the imple- ‘Kornet-EM’ features the modern mentation of this strategy. The cre- ‘fire and forget’ principle, where tar- ation of almost each primary system gets are killed almost automatically required brand-new high-tech solu- to reduce psychophysical load, skill tions. As a result, the destructive gets within the whole range of field requirements and preparation time. potential of Pantsir-ME is 3-4 times conditions and counter-weapons ‘Kornet-EM’ is also popular for its higher than that of Kashtan-M,’ says with a potential for further develop- mobility and easy-to-use capability. It CEO of Rostec Sergey Chemezov. ment until 2020-2025.

It is no coincidence that current- anti-aircraft artillery weapon system ly ‘Pantsir-S1’ is among the top 10 Pantsir-ME in Saint-Petersburg (the rated ground weapons in the world. end of June this year). The creation Escalation of tensions, military oper- of new innovative defense complex ations in unstable regions, all this confirms the fact that Russian High only adds the Russian air defense Precision Weapons Holding is one of system a fair-minded attractiveness the world leaders in creating modern to strengthen defensive power of weapons. many countries. Besides, its geo- There was an absolute sensation graphical application is extending. in the world of military innovation. Military exercises and tests show that The system provides the ultimate ‘Pantsir-S1’ can be properly used both protection against modern air threats, in sand storm and severe conditions including small-size unmanned aer- of polar night. In addition to that, ial vehicles. The naval missile and being equipped with many heavy anti-aircraft artillery weapon system weapons ‘Pantsir-S1’ remains highly Pantsir-ME developed by the Tula KBP is manufactured in two versions, they maneuverable, all-terrain, easy-to- (part of the High Precision Weapons are tripod-mounted hand-held ver- use. Besides, it is capable of steady Holding) provides the ultimate pro- sion (to augment antitank defense killing the wide range of targets tection against modern air threats, Kashtan and Kashtan-M developed Thus, the missile intercept zone has The combat module of ‘Pantsir- of attacking and defending ground including low-flying air ones. including low-flying and small-size by the Tula KBP (part of the High been increased from 10 to 20 kilo- ME’ includes a multifunction radar troops and field artillery) and version The newest defensive sensa- unmanned aerial vehicles. Precision Systems Holding) are the meters in length and from 3 to 15 station with a phased antenna and mounted on small vehicles (car, APC, tion from High-Precision Weapons The naval weapon systems only systems in the world that com- kilometers in height. All the stages an intercept missile with an engage- IFV and others). Holding was the presentation of Pantsir-ME and its forerunners bine a powerful artillery armament, of combat performance – from tar- ment range of 20 km, which ensures It goes without saying that an effective multimode missile arma- get search to firing — are performed simultaneous engagement of 4 tar- when you talk about Tula KBP you ment and an integrated radar-optical in motion. The combined use of gets, as well as an engagement of should anyway mention its famous armament control system in a single radar and optical control systems new types, updated anti-ship mis- ‘Pantsir-S1’ air defense gun and mis- turret mount. Equipped with two provides an all-weather 24/7 opera- siles and small-size air threats and sile system designed to defend types of armament (which is already tion. All the system processes are surface targets. The combat mod- military, administrative and indus- a considerable advantage), these sys- automated, the crew ensures only ule can work autonomously and trial assets and districts against air- tems have better characteristics of supervision and control.’ as part of a cell of 4 modules. The planes, helicopters, cruise missiles each individual armament type as High engagement effectiveness system can be installed on ships and high precision weapons, smart compared to their analogues. is determined by the new features with a displacement of 300 tonnes air bombs and remotely-controlled The creation of the new weapon implemented in the ‘Pantsir-ME’ sys- and more. vehicles as well as to augment air system ‘Pantsir-ME’ provides reli- tem. The modular design remains There is no doubt that in the defense forces when repelling air able protection for ships against air intact: 1 command module and up framework of International mili- strikes and kill light-armored vehicles. threats with absolute probability to 4 combat modules depending on tary-technical forum ‘Army-2017’ Today ‘Pantsir-S1’ is possibly the most virtually equal to 1, including pro- ship type, which allows a flexible the products of the High-Precision famous and popular weapon not tection against low-altitude anti-ship defence. The combined missile and Weapons Holding and its defensive only in its class but among all other missiles and unmanned aerial vehi- artillery armaments ensure an effec- masterpieces will also be the focus of defensive means generally. cles. The key feature of the systems tive engagement of all types of tar- the exhibition and its guests. /RA&MG/

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industrial complex and approved to be exported. Rosoboronexport accounts for more than 85% of Russia's arms exports. Rosoboronexport is among the major operators in the world mar- ket for arms and military equipment. This year JSC Rosoboronexport will mark its 17th anniversary. Rosoboronexport was set up by RF President’s Decree as a fed- eral state unitary enterprise tasked to implement the national policy in the area of military-technical cooperation between Russia and foreign countries. Since 1 July 2011 Rosoboronexport has been operat- ing as an open joint stock company. Rosoboronexport operates under the strict supervision of the Russian President, the Russian Government and in full conformity with the UN

Rosoboronexport pursues a marketing strategy targeted to expand the geography, range and volume of export deliveries. A number of special programs and projects for exporting products to specific countries have been developed based on a comprehensive analysis of the arms markets and foreign partners’ needs. Rosoboronexport seeks to operate flexibly and efficiently in the market, using Russian Defense modern and advanced marketing and customers' settlement methods. The first Soviet state intermediary agency for military-technical cooperation with foreign countries was created on 8th May Innovations 1953 after the USSR Council of Ministers had decided on forming the General Engineering Department within the then Ministry of Rosoboronexport is the general partner of the International Domestic and Foreign Trade. Other special foreign trade bodies were created later military-technical forum ‘Army-2017’ on to provide for further expansion of military-technical cooperation activities. In the late 1990s there were two federal state JSC Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) — the sole Russian state intermediary unitary enterprises in Russia acting as state agency, which is responsible for import/export of the full range of defense and dual-use end products, arms exporters Rosvoorouzhenie State technologies and services. Rosoboronexport is the general partner of the International military- Corporation and Promexport. technical forum ‘Army-2017’. The company's participation in ‘Army-2017’ shows a serious export In November 2000 the two enterprises orientation of this forum. were merged into a single one — Rosoboronexport Federal State Unitary t the International military- timedia tools (a table with the effect MiG-29M, Su-35, Ka-52, Mi-171SH, arms control treaties and the relevant support of all export-import opera- Enterprise, the sole state intermediary for technical forum Army- of levitation, video wall, touch panels, S-400 "Triumph"? "Carapace-C1" and international agreements. Di­rector tions, and strengthen Russia’s leader- export/import of defence products, by the 2017 Rosoboronexport etc.), where will be presented for a a submarine of project 636). It will General of Rosoboronexport — ship in the world arms market. Presidential Decree No. 1834 dated 4th А will present their expo- wide range offered for export military also demonstrate two scale models — Alexander Mikheev. The main result of biography of November 2000 aimed at restructuring the sition in the frame- products from Russia. There is the lat- BTR-82A and Taifun-K. The official status of the exclu- Rosoboronexport, despite the difficult system of military and technical cooperation work of the demonstration center est exhibition technology, also with It is important to remember that sive state intermediary agency gives economic conditions and fierce, often of the Russian Federation with foreign of the Rostec Corporation in the holographic multimedia catalogs and only Rosoboronexport has the right Rosoboronexport unique opportuni- unfair, competition in the global arms states, and improving its performance. Since joint exhibition of the Corporation. many other innovations. On that stand to supply the world market with a full ties to expand long-term mutually market, that company have managed September the 1st, 2014 Rosoboronexport Rosoboronexport's stand will be 222 Rosoboronexport will present several range of arms and military equipment beneficial cooperation with foreign not only to carry its sales, but also has been operating as a joint stock company. sq. m, and will use the modern mul- high-technology products — T-90S, manufactured by Russia’s defense partners, provide guaranteed state significantly enlarge its footprint in

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organization of licensed production in customer countries, the setting- up of joint ventures to manufacture and maintain equipment, as well as joint R&D efforts. Rosoboronexport widely uses the optimal offset programs. With regard to foreign customers’ interests and the oppor- tunities of the Russian defense indus- trial complex to increase its exports, Rosoboronexport pays much atten- tion both to major billion-dollar contracts and small deals worth the hundreds of thousands to several

millions of dollars. /RA&MG/ the traditional and new arms markets. Rosoboronexport pays great atten- Through integrated marketing strate- tion to both major billion dollar con- gies, company have ensured that order tracts and small deals. The company book today exceeds US$ 45 billion. seeks to operate flexibly and efficient- The special exporter makes pains- ly by using modern and advanced taking efforts on a daily basis to marketing and customer settlement increase Russian arms exports result- methods. The special exporter coop- ing in more than a thousand contract erates with more than 700 Russian documents signed with foreign cus- defense-industrial enterprises and tomers every year. Over the period organizations, which enables it to of its operation in the international offer partner countries the compre- market, Rosoboronexport has deliv- hensive and cost-effective solutions ered hundreds of thousands of units for strengthening their defense capa- of military equipment and weapons bility and national security. worth more than US$ 120 billion to By concluding export contracts, 115 countries. Rosoboronexport supports the

tional institutions. Rosoboronexport At the International military-technical forum Army-2017 Rosoboronexport will supports major sporting events and present their exposition in the framework of the demonstration center of the various sports federations, acts as sponsor and partner of the largest Rostec Corporation in the joint exhibition of the Corporation. Rosoboronexport's industrial exhibitions and cultural stand will be 222 sq. m, and will use the modern multimedia tools (a table with events held in Russia and abroad. Rosoboronexport pursues a mar- the effect of levitation, video wall, touch panels, etc.), where will be presented for keting strategy targeted to expand a wide range offered for export military products from Russia. There is the latest the geography, range and volume of export deliveries. A number of exhibition technology, also with holographic multimedia catalogs and many other special programs and projects for innovations. exporting products to specific coun- tries have been developed based on a comprehensive analysis of the arms Russian defense industry, which markets and foreign partners’ needs. Core areas of activities of Rosoboronexport is especially important under diffi- Rosoboronexport seeks to operate cult conditions in the global market. flexibly and efficiently in the market, • Export / import of all types of conventional weapons, military and dual-use High-tech products are in increased using modern and advanced mar- equipment and services. demand in the world arms market keting and customers' settlement • Organization of licensed production of armaments and military equipment today and thus the company is inter- methods. abroad, joint R&D efforts with foreign partners. ested in developing smart manufac- Foreign customers are offered • Maintenance and repair of earlier supplied weaponry and military equipment. turing in Russia. package solutions for national sys- • Modernization of Russian-made weapons and military equipment. In addition, Rosoboronexport tems intended to defend land, air • Training foreign specialists in Russia and customer countries in the operation is actively involved in a number of and seaside borders, which feature and maintenance of supplied military equipment. charitable and sponsorship projects. the optimal trade-off between cost • Technical assistance in the construction of military infrastructure facilities: The company provides assistance to and performance. These solutions defense plants, airfields, depots, ranges, training centers. military hospitals, military histori- may include both the supply of cal museums, and children's educa- military products and services and

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The BTR-82A armored personnel carrier is designed to transport personnel of motor rifle units during the march or forces maneuver, including hasty crossing of water obstacles, protect the crew and troops against small arms fire, mines, shell fragments and NBC effects, and defeat enemy manpower and lightly armored targets. The BTR-82A is the result of upgrading the BTR- 80A APC in order to improve its main performance and service characteristics through the use of a higher-capacity power plant, an armament stabilizer, a combined (day/night) sight, as well as improvements to transmission and running gear units. Equipping the BTR-82A with a new 300hp KamAZ- 740.14-300 engine, higher-capacity shock absorbers, an upgraded transfer box, drive shafts, axles and unified final drives has increased the total service life of the vehicle, its average speed over rough terrain, improved the chassis reliability, ride comfort and mobility in general.

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accepted as the most authoritative worldwide. Mr. Yan Novikov, general manag- er of the Almaz – Antey Corporation, emphasizes that ‘The Corporation is a prominent player in the internation- al market for antiaircraft and missile defense equipment. Despite tough and tense competition in the global marketplace for defense products which are our specialization, we have been keeping our leading positions in that segment for a number of years recently. The Corporation has also managed to maintain its leading posi- tions in the Russian market on the whole spectrum of high-tech products for antiaircraft and missile defense, air- and-space defense, means of recon- naissance, as well as air traffic control and airspace management.’ missile defense equipment in the specialization. Deliveries of our prod- Mr. Novikov stresses that numer- Corporation’s product range are in ucts to foreign customers go through ous examples of antiaircraft and service with many nations round the a government-appointed mediator — globe. ‘This gives us a firm footprint Rosoboronexport, or directly in such for expanding the scope of coopera- cases when the Corporation exploits tion with those customers who seek the lawful rights to carry out its own Leading Brand for ways to improve their assets through activities in the international market collaboration with the original equip- for defense equipment.’ ment manufacturer — namely the The Corporation is a prominent company that developed, manufac- player in the international mar- tured and supplied these systems.’ ketplace for antiaircraft and mis- Air Defense ‘Our activities in the sphere of mil- sile defense systems. In the grand itary-technical cooperation with for- total of export sales generated by eign countries demonstrate results the Russian industry in the military Almaz – Antey Air and Space Defence Corporation remains that go in line with the tendency of equipment market for antiaircraft the past few years for a high solvent and country’s missile defense sys- firmly at the top of the list with international rating agencies demand in the market for defense tems, the share of the Corporation equipment which is Almaz – Antey’s products amounts to 65-75%. Many nations round the globe analyzing prominent arms makers. show their continuous affection for the Corporation’s products and Undoubtedly, Almaz – Antey Air and Space Defence Corporation (Almaz – Antey for short) keeps firm on the list of largest and most advanced arms makers coming from all parts of the world. This fact is reflected in the Top 100 from Defense News, a US-based weekly doing its own rating. For three years in a row, this publication places Almaz – Antey – Russia’s leading defense industry enterprise — at no. 11 position on the list. This rating applies both to amount of income and innovation of products for military applications. Visitors to the Army 2017 international military technical forum in Kubinka, Moscow Region, can judge the matter for themselves. Inspecting exhibits the Corporation placed on display here, they can make sure that the world’s most popular and reliable antiaircraft systems are delivered under the brand of Almaz – Antey.

nduring success of the Russian This explains why the Corporation’s world- maker in the global market- wide sales have showed a stable tendency place is due to the high tech- for growth — the fact being continuously E nological level, unrivalled reflected in high marks with the world’s rat- performance and reliability of ing agencies. Such has been the case with Yan Novikov, general manager its products, and the cutting edge of inno- the Top 100 from Defense News; this rating of the Almaz – Antey Corporation vations being applied to these products. has been published since 2000 and largely

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This fact finds reflection in the news express concern whether the existing reports by the international media. manufacturing capacity is enough to The statements made above fulfil all the commitments, given the are also applicable to upgrade and fact that the Corporation is doing a modernization programs. Despite large amount of work under the State ever increasing number of propos- defense orders for equipment intend- als coming from different market ed for the Russian Armed Forces. players, the end-users tend to go Addressing such concerns, Mr. for those offered by Almaz – Antey Yan Novikov, general manager of Air and Space Defence Corporation. the Almaz – Antey Corporation, says Many of our customers consider us as the following words. ‘On few occa- the only one among other possible that are already in operation in foreign sions previously, we announced that collaborators who can deliver on its countries. The aforementioned ser- last year the Corporation completed promises with outstanding quality. vices include those rendered through construction and put in operation local technical centers in the customer two large factories — in Nizhny territory that are set up to undertake Novgorod and Kirov. These factories remain customers for them. In the ens armed forces round the globe. aftersales support on defense and spe- are meant to be end-manufacturers. areas of technical performance This fact makes the Corporation look cial-purpose equipment. Besides, we are on target to com- and operational merits, as well as for ways to improve its services to Almaz – Antey has increased the plete, later this year, our North-East pricing, the antiaircraft and missile end-users, and offer them upgrade amount of work it does for foreign Regional Center in St. Petersburg that defense systems being supplied by packages as necessary. Despite grow- countries on training of their personnel would comprise three plants and the Corporation demonstrate the ing competition for best air defense in operation and maintenance of the three scientific institutes. With such same or higher level in comparison solutions, the number of countries equipment being supplied to those capacities in place, we — no doubt — with the best specimens available that intensify efforts in development customers by the Corporation and can manage both the State defense elsewhere. Furthermore, in certain of new air defense weapon types its member companies. Much atten- orders and foreign contracts.’ /RA&MG/ parameters these systems are supe- increases. Notwithstanding, Almaz – tion is paid to the issues pertaining rior to their closest foreign analogues. Antey’s positions in the global mar- to setting up regional service centers This finds reflection in the fact that ketplace remain stable. More than Contracts for components and in the countries that are members in Almaz – Antey Air and Space Defence many buyers from different regions that, our customer base has been SPTA (spare parts, tools and accesso- the Commonwealth of Independent Corporation is one of the largest integrated round the world opt for Almaz – Antey expanding, with new clients joining ries) continue to prevail in the order States (CIS) and other issues in the con- structures in the Russian military-industrial products. Therefore, the following fact in traditional ones on a regular basis. backlog that the Corporation has so text of the Joint air defense system for complex with a workforce of 127 thousands. shall make no surprise. It compares far managed to win through direct CIS and its development. Armed Forces of more than fifty countries the exact amount of shipments made foreign sales, executing its lawful rights Seemingly, the theme that is most operate equipment manufactured by the to foreign countries in the two con- to perform commercial activities in the widely discussed in the internation- Corporation. There are over sixty enterprises secutive years and related to equip- markets for military equipment out- al mass media, and to do with the that are members in the Corporation, ment developed and manufactured side Russia. Prospects for near future: Corporation’s activities, has been that including those specialized in scientific by the Corporation. The respective exploiting further its lawful rights for of the S-400 surface to air missile research, development, manufacturing, figure for 2016 was roughly two and foreign trade, the Corporation may (SAM) system shipments to a grow- maintenance and repair. There are the a half times higher than that for 2015. seek to increase the share of ready- ing number of foreign customers. following items among our most popular Today, defense systems from to-use antiaircraft equipment and ser- Solvent demand for that system is products: Almaz – Antey are in service with doz- vices on upgradation of those systems so huge that makes some experts • surface to air missile (SAM) systems under the brands of Tor, Buk, Favorite, Pechora, Osa, Rif, Shtil, Klinok, Gibka, etc. • Radars under the designations of Gamma, Nebo, Protivnik, Gazetchik, Credo, Fara, Kasta, etc. • Automated control systems and sets of automated facilities under the designations of Baikal, Fundament, Krym, Universal etc.

Almaz – Antey Air and Space Defence Corporation, JSC 121471, 41, Vereyskaya st., Moscow Tel.: (495) 276-29-65, Fax: (495) 276-29-69 E-mail: [email protected] www.almaz-antey.ru

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At present, Almaz is actively devel- prise presents, in particular, the oping a new direction of vacuum- control system of the anti-aircraft solid-state amplifiers — integrated missile brigade of the air defence TWT-based products. These devices troops ‘Polyana-D4M1’, on a number combine a solid-state pre-amplifier, of indicators outstripping foreign TWT and a power source in one hous- analogues. This is a universal mobile ing. The use of a solid-state ampli- system capable of uniting all types fier provides a low noise level at a of anti-aircraft missile systems into high gain factor, as well as the ability a single information-control system to adjust the amplitude-frequency and distribute groups of air targets response, which makes it possible between various anti-aircraft com- to use the TWT most efficiently. NPP plexes. The control objects for the Almaz produces complexed prod- ACS are the long-range SAM (S-300), sibility. The reaction time to open ucts for various systems with output medium-range (Buk type) and short- fire is 2–3 seconds. power up to 1 kW, in the ranges from range (Tor type). ‘Polyana’ provides ‘Polyana’ provides collection and Ruselectronics L to Ka inclusive. protection by the air defence facili- processing of data from radar sta- A ‘Ruselectronics’ Penza enter- ties within a territory of 640,000 tions of different ranges of ground prise — JSC ‘Radiozavod’ — comple- square kilometres (800x800 km). Up and airborne basing, as well as Сomponents for radio communication, location and military ments the holding's exposition by to 500 air objects may be simultane- from air traffic control centres and automatic control systems a group of military ACS. The enter- ously located in the zone of respon- is the mobile control unit of the

Ruselectronics Holding of the Rostec State Corporation is a recognized Russian leader of microwave electronics with a market share exceeding 80%. Enterprises within the holding develop and produce unique components for radio communication and radiolocation systems of any type of basing. In addition, the holding is the largest supplier of automated control systems (ACS), including special purpose ones.

line of the latest travel- ity at a high output power level, (up to 150,000 hours), highly efficient ling-wave tubes (TWT) is an indispensable component in (with efficiency up to 65%), with a for advanced radio engi- the communication, location and gain up to 50 dB, operate in the S, A neering systems, as well navigation industries. TWT demon- C, X, Ku and K ranges. Devices for as a group of automated strates high reliability and durabil- locating systems — high power (tens control systems for artillery batteries ity, modern technologies provide and hundreds of kilowatts) with a and air defence anti-aircraft brigades acceptable weight and dimensions bandwidth of up to 10%, multifunc- developed by the famous Penza JSC figures. tional modes of operation, including Radiozavod are presented at the Saratov enterprise of the air surveillance and aircraft guidance. ‘Army-2017’ expo. Ruselectronics holding — JSC ‘NPP Devices for systems of radio counter- TWT is a vacuum booster for ‘Almaz’ — produces a wide range of measures — broadband and super- microwave signals and due to its TWT of land, marine, airborne and broadband, output power from 10 W unique properties — broadband, satellite basing. Devices for space to more than 1 kW, frequency range — amplification gain factor, linear- communication — ultra-long-lived from L to Ka inclusive.

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air defence system of state facilities, industrial zones, military deploy- ment areas. The system has the ability to accumulate and independently use the database. Elements of artifi- cial intelligence provide the ability to control in three modes: manual (according to the commands of the operator), semi-automatic (opera- tor is given management advice, which he affirms or not), automatic (operator does not participate in the control process, all decisions are made by the artificial intelli- gence) A high degree of adaptability ensures the possibility of integrat- ing the ‘Polyana’ system into air N ew Taifun-K defence systems with a wide range In the framework of International military-technical forum Army-2017 Rosoboronexport will first present The Ruselectronics Holding is Russia's largest at its stand the model of the family car Taifun-K (KAMAZ-53949). The Taifun-K motor vehicles are designed developer and manufacturer of radio electronic to provide integrated logistics support to combined arms and special units, including peacekeeping formations, in various environments. They can be used to carry personnel and military cargos and serve as components and technologies, communications the basic chassis for mounting a variety of technical systems and weapons. equipment and systems, automated control systems, robotic systems, microwave electronics, computer he vehicles are available in the explosive device explodes under any equipment and telecommunications equipment. It 6x6 (KAMAZ-63969) and 4x4 wheel and anywhere under the bottom MAIN CHARACTERISTICS unites more than 170 enterprises and scientific (KAMAZ-53949) wheel con- of the vehicle. A high level of ballistic organizations. Within the framework of the ‘Army-2017’ T figurations, have high combat protection is achieved through the use of expo, Ruselectronics’ developments for ground forces, and operational characteris- ‘sandwich’ armor consisting of inner con- • Wheel arrangement: 4x4 air defence, aviation and fleet are presented in the tics (mobility, protection, fighting power, ventional armor steel and new-generation • Curb weight, kg: 13700 Democentre of the Rostec State Corporation. design and ergonomics). outer ceramic armor. • Load-carrying capacity, kg: 2000 The KAMAZ-63969 and KAMAZ-53949 The Taifun-K vehicles share the com- offer high steering capability, speed, off- mon unitized automobile platform used • Gross vehicle weight, kg: 15700 of fire complexes and radar infor- road performance and maneuverability on in the KAMAZ family of tactical protected • Gross trailer weight, kg: 5000 mation sources, both of Russian all types of roads and terrain. The Taifun multipurpose all-wheel-drive medium- • Gross train weight, kg: 20700 production and production of vehicles are capable of fording 1.50 meters and heavy-duty vehicles and feature a other countries. without preparation and climbing a grade high degree of commonality of compo- • Engine: Cummins 6ISBe 350 P-6 Thoughtful design and ergonomic up to 30 degrees. Equipped with 350hp nents and assemblies within the family. • Max engine power, kW (hp): 258 (350) arrangement of equipment with the and 450hp diesel engines and automatic The main differences typical of the new • Max torque, Nm (kgfm): 1090 (109) set of automated control systems, transmission systems, they attain a road family of tactical protected multipurpose • Grade, deg: 31 which significantly reduces crew speed of at least 100 km/h and can travel vehicles are as follows: fatigue and ensures their activity dur- up to 1,000 km without refueling. • enhanced armoring, including mine • Max speed, km/h: 100 ing a long time, especially noted by A hydropneumatic suspension system protection of the chassis bottom against • Wheels: 10.00-10 specialists used in all vehicles of the family ensures antipersonnel, anti-tank and improvised • Tires: 14.00 R20 In addition, Ruselectronics high ride comfort and effective vibration explosive devices; presents at the ‘Army-2017’ expo damping, allowing a change in the sus- • increased power, reliability and fuel • Fording depth, m: a portable set of technical means pension stiffness characteristics, ground efficiency of the diesel engine; - w/o preparation — 1,5 for automated control of anti-air- clearance and body position relative to • higher level of safety and comfort for - with preparation — 1,75 craft and artillery. The complex is the road surface, both in automatic and the crew and combat personnel; • Trench, m: 0,5 a unique development in Russia, it manual override modes. Ground clearance • possibility to install a two plane stabi- allows totwice or thrice reduce the is automatically adjusted depending on lized remote-controlled weapon station; • Vertical step, m: 0,6 time of accomplishing tasks and to vehicle speed, road pavement quality and • on-board information and control sys- • Power-to-weight ratio, hp/t: 20,2 ensure interfacing with reconnais- person-specific driving style. tem; • Transmission: automatic sance assets. Combat application of The Taifun-K vehicles provide a high • central tire inflation system; • Suspension: independent the complex 1,5-2 times increases level of mine and ballistic protection. • all-around video surveillance; the damage inflicted to the enemy, Special seats, along with others design • signature reduction package; • Vehicle-system voltage, V: 24 reducing weapons expenditures for features, reduce the negative effects on • autonomous diesel power unit; • Seating capacity (crew + troops): 10 10-15%. /RA&MG/ the crew and troops when a 8 kg TNT • automatic fire-extinguishing unit.

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in network centric environment. To obtain this purpose our systems have data exchange channel. JOINT FORCES JSC ‘Concern ‘Granit-Electron’ developed multipurpose radar sys- tem equipped with (a) autonomous surveillance and target designation RECONNAISANCE SYSTEMS functions (by active and passive radar channels), (b) channels for Network centric environment for ships’s task force in naval receiving data from airborne posts and spacecrafts, (c) data channel for control mutual orientation and data operations correlation between carriers. Surface surveillance system with G.A. Korzhavin, Y.F. Podoplekin, JSC ‘Concern ‘Granit-Electron’ data channel for communication A.B. Zemlyanov, N.G. Kuznetsov Naval Academy with airborne posts and spacecrafts are incorporated into submarines. Thus, these joint forces recon- JSC ‘Concern ‘Granit-Electron’ is one of the major forefront Russian original equipment manufacturer naissance systems form reconnais- of radio electronic warfare systems for the Russian Navy. sance and attack loop that integrates JSC ‘Concern ‘Granit-Electron’ with integrated enterprises provide R&D, manufacturing, test and trials, three separate computation nodes Pic. 2 delivery and service support for supplied radio electronic warfare systems. (picture 2): 1 — Node for target designation SC ‘Concern ‘Granit- ships, coastal, airborne and space 3. Parameters of detected radiat- required for generation combat mis- JSC ‘Concern ‘Granit-Electron’ Electronic firing test site simulates Electron’ focuses on the carriers that would enable task force ing targets sion established electronic firing test missions by application of funda- following segments: groups to form network centric envi- 4. Weather conditions where the 2 — Node for weapon control sys- site (picture 3) for enhancing mis- mental mathematical and function J • Joint forces surveil- ronment for naval operations. target or carrier is localized tem for generation flight trajectory sile and torpedo control systems wrapping tools with mini-max algo- lance, target designation For effective performing surveil- 5. Electronic warfare & electronic for missiles as per the data received under active ECM and EW activities rithms required for efficient weapon & attack radar systems for surface lance, designation and attack of countermeasures activities in target from stationary posts, aircrafts, satel- of potential enemy at any theatre of employment with maximizing dam- ships, submarines and coastal carri- targets by radar there is a need to localization zone lites). operations. ages and minimizing losses. /RA&MG/ ers equipped with missile weapons. provide multipurpose radar with the 6. Availability of antisubmarine 3 — In perspective, third node can • Avionics, guidance and com- following surface and air environ- defense systems (aviation support, be used for feedback regarding hit or mand systems for high precision mis- ment data: surface-to-air guided weapons) not hit targets and damages. siles and antisubmarine weapons. 1. Available targets, target’s type 7. Mapping support for target Satellites, manned and unmanned JSC ‘Concern ‘Granit-Electron’ has data localization zone in view of weather aviation mainly with optic channels a huge experience in the field of 2. Coordinates and parameters of conditions and another dynamic are used for receiving feedback data. interfacing and integration of war- moving targets relative to source of data This data required for taking a deci- fare command systems between target designation This information can be received sion by the ship to continue or cancel from the joint forces combat and the attack. All these functions has control systems integrated into been realized in Syria. the following carriers (picture 1): Availability of the above main- • Spacecrafts realizing active intel- tained loops ensures the efficient, ligence of surface situation and tar- comprehensive, reliable target des- get designation ignation and attack mission with mis- • Aviation posts, aircrafts, manned sile weapon. and unmanned aerial vehicles, Unification of data links up to the equipped with active radars for intel- joint forces level would enable the ligence of surface situation and sea existing and advanced perspective targets missiles carriers of the Russian Navy • Coastal posts equipped with Forces to perform attack missions long range and over the horizontal with high accuracy and efficiency at radars any operation zones. • Autonomous (standalone) ship’s radar, communication, bearing and acoustic equipment. All these carriers to be inte- Attack systems simulation grated with ground-based or ships Defense systems simulation control systems vide common data Operations zones simulation links to provide real time designation Variable parameters for all Pic. 1 and attack data for missile weapons involved parties Pic. 3

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Russian and foreign companies will present their products, conferences and workshops will be held on mat- ters that are currently relevant for the industry, and where a number of talks are scheduled to take place and major contracts to be signed. We hope that all this activity will help step up industrial cooperation, foster international ties and promote Russian products on the domestic and foreign markets. We have much to offer. In recent years the aero- space industry benefited from sub- stantial government support: its production assets underwent sub- stantial upgrades, projects to create new, competitive civilian aircraft are underway, including the Ka-62 heli- copter and the MC-21 aircraft. Let me also note that Russia retains its leadership in military air- craft, as well as missile and space

‘I would like to note that the industry is currently receiving substantial support. Last year alone, almost 52 billion rubles were allocated for these purposes Development under the Aviation Industry Development programme, and there are plans to allocate 60 billion in 2017.’ of Aircraft Vladimir Putin manufacturing. We will continue At the Meeting on the devel- we are doing this. We have just seen developing these sectors. Of course, opment of civil aircraft engi- the latest designs from Russia’s lead- I have to say a few words about the neering Vladimir Putin said: ‘Our ing producers of aviation and mis- flying displays, which is one of the meeting is taking place as part of sile space technology. I must say the Engineering most spectacular parts of the MAKS the International Aviation and Space Russian companies’ potential is enor- Salon. The show will feature the best Salon MAKS-2017. I think this is a mous and should be used in full. During The 13th International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2017 the President of Russia Vladimir Russian and foreign pilot groups, good venue for discussing the devel- For Russia the construction of Putin chaired a meeting on the development of civil aircraft engineering. This meeting can be whose mastery is not just respected opment of civil aircraft engineering. competitive aircraft is one of the considered a milestone for the Russian aircraft industry in General. but admired.’ Incidentally, it is not the first time key conditions for easing access to remote regions and making air travel viation for Russia is not ‘This is an anniversary year for tion. It has to be said that this is an more comfortable. For such a vast only one of the branches MAKS. It was first held 25 years ago, important element of our shared cul- country as Russia with its, let’s be of the industry. It is the back in 1992. Since then it has estab- ture, and the history of Russian cos- honest, poorly developed infrastruc- A embodiment of nation- lished itself as a high-profile event, monautics and aviation is a matter of ture, which has proved difficult to al pride. International but we all know that this recognition national pride, and rightly so. We are improve even during all the previous Aviation and Space Salon MAKS is did not come right away. Building proud of the outstanding achieve- years of its history, considering the one of the largest aerospace trade on the persistence and talent of its ments by prominent engineers limitless expanses of Eastern Siberia fairs in the world. Some 700 Russian organisers and with comprehensive Sergei Korolev, Nikolai Polikarpov, and the Far East. However, it is vital and 180 foreign corporations and support from the state, MAKS has Pavel Sukhoi, Andrei Tupolev and to use modern technology to con- companies from 36 countries were definitely reached new highs, becom- Sergei Ilyushin. Our goal today is to solidate the country and make every taking part in MAKS-2017. At the ing an anticipated event for all those build on the traditions they estab- corner equally accessible to every opening ceremony of the 13th interested in aerospace technology. lished. person regardless of his or her place International Aviation and Space Russians have always taken a keen Over the next few days, Zhukovsky, of residence. People should be able Salon MAKS-2017 President of Russia interest in the development of avia- Moscow Region, will be hosting a to move easily and freely through- Vladimir Putin said: tion technology and space explora- large exhibition where leading out the country, travel to our major

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tions on the domestic and global First, the MC-21, which I have markets. already mentioned, is currently We have mastered batch produc- undergoing flight tests. Today, I tion of regional airliners. We have would like to hear how these tests just seen the Sukhoi Superjet here. are proceeding, to discuss the cur- Other promising projects are being rent aircraft certification stage and implemented involving civil air- preparations to launch batch pro- craft that can compete with foreign duction of this airliner. I would like equivalents, including the new Ka-62 to focus on the aircraft’s certifica- helicopter and the MC-21 passenger tion, and I would like to note tech- airliner. We have seen the Ansat heli- nical issues that we know about.

industrial and cultural centres and return in the same easy and free way. It is also important in this context to increase the production of high- tech, science-intensive products and promote the development of the entire national economy. Finally, this is a matter of the state’s technologi- cal prestige. I would like to note that the indus- try is currently receiving substantial ‘For Russia the construction of competitive aircraft is one of the key conditions for support. Last year alone, almost 52 easing access to remote regions and making air travel more comfortable. For such billion rubles were allocated for these purposes under the Aviation Industry a vast country as Russia with its, let’s be honest, poorly developed infrastructure, Development programme, and there which has proved difficult to improve even during all the previous years of its are plans to allocate 60 billion in 2017. copter today. There are other highly Everything must proceed smoothly These measures are yielding posi- promising and interesting aircraft, in this area. history, considering the limitless expanses of Eastern Siberia and the Far East.’ tive results. Last year, civil aircraft pro- and demand for them will undoubt- Second, as you know, the Vladimir Putin duction grew by 21 percent on 2015. edly soar in the future. United Instrument Manufacturing This is a good indicator. Today, we will discuss various Corporation is expected to diversify At the same time, I am confident measures making it possible to sup- and expand civil output. This also soon peak. The Defence Ministry ity and reliability, but also to develop after-sales maintenance, guarantee that the national aviation indus- port these projects and to address concerns the defence industry’s air- has already reduced its orders under after-sales maintenance services. By timely repairs and promptly deliver try has the required technological the entire industry’s tasks. craft enterprises. these contracts. It is high time that the way this is also an issue for the parts stay on top of the competition. and human potential for long-term I would like to focus on the fol- Helicopter deliveries under we ponder ways to guarantee that defence industry: we need warehous- Today we will discuss how this work growth, for strengthening its posi- lowing. defence procurement contracts will the production capacities are utilised es, spare parts, training, and we need is organised, and what is there to do by creating demand from civilian cus- to open service centres. We all know for ensuring effective maintenance of tomers. This should be done without that those who are able to ensure Russian aircraft.’ /RA&MG/ delay. Among other things, Russian oil and gas companies, and other state-owned companies could play their part. They buy quite a few heli- copters abroad. I believe that this has to change, as we have discussed with the heads of Russian companies. They should opt for Russian equipment, of course on the condition that it offers the same level or even better quality compared to similar imports. I think that this matter should be included in the agenda of the Government Import Substitution Commission. Moving on, I would like to empha- sise once again our intention to expand the market share of Russian aviation equipment on the domestic and international markets. For that, it is essential not only to improve its qual-

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During the Great Patriotic War the The Navy and commitment Navy fought to the bitter end on to Fatherland are inseparable. As the coasts and sea borders of our Admiral Nakhimov used to say, a native lands. The Battles of Odessa sailor has neither an easy nor difficult and Sevastopol, heroic deeds of path, but rather a glorious one. the Northern Sea Fleet sailors, leg- And everyone currently serving, endary raids by Soviet submarines, in our ground forces and submarines, the defence of Leningrad and the in the marine air force, in the coastal impregnable Kronstadt have been defence, and those who work in the forever enshrined in the chronicles shipbuilding industry, all are faithful of history. to these vows. Their high moral and

‘Russia’s history is inseparable from the victories of its courageous and fearless Navy. Our country’s status as a strong marine power has been achieved through the brave acts of sailors and officers, the inventive talent of our shipbuilders and the daring exploits of sea explorers.’ Vladimir Putin

professional qualities have been and will remain the foundation of suc- cessful service in the Navy, and the state will offer its full support. Much is being done today for the development and renovation of the The Main Naval Navy. New ships are being commis- sioned, the fleet’s combat training and readiness are being perfected. Seamanship is chosen by the vig- orous and strong-willed, by those Parade who dare to defy the elements, who Vladimir Putin: ‘Navy Day is among the most popular holidays with the Russian people, who have hold in high regard people in naval uniforms, their nobility and heroism, and their professional traditions.’

On Navy Day of Russian fleet In St. Petersburg there was the Main Naval Parade of Russia. Parade was held in the Neva and inner harbour of Kronstadt. In accordance with the Presidential Executive Order of July 27, 2017, the Main Naval Parade was held for the first time in Russia’s modern history. The parade featured the passing of ships and a marine air force unit overflight. Sailors from the Baltic, Black Sea, Northern and Pacific fleets and the Caspian Flotilla participated in the parade.

resident of Russia Vladimir the bases and in the garrisons of the tive talent of our shipbuilders and Putin was on the parade Northern, Pacific, Baltic, Black Sea the daring exploits of sea explorers. and congratulated all fleets and the Caspian Flotilla. Throughout the centuries, the for- P Russian veterans, sail- Russia’s history is inseparable titude and tenacity of Russian sailors ors, midshipmen, petty from the victories of its courageous was tempered in battles. Both on officers, officers and admirals. In his and fearless Navy. Our country’s sta- land and at sea, they mastered their speech Vladimir Putin said: ‘This holi- tus as a strong marine power has military skills, strengthened the tradi- day is celebrated in each Russian been achieved through the brave tions of their unique naval brother- region and with special solemnity, at acts of sailors and officers, the inven- hood.

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cannot imagine themselves without the sea, without difficult and noble service to their Fatherland. Today the Navy is not only solv- ing its traditional tasks but is also nobly responding to new challenges, making a significant contribution to the fight against terrorism and pira- cy. The children and grandchildren I want to express gratitude to of today’s sailors will take pride in those who wait for you in your homes their forefathers. Of this I am certain. and keep you warm with their love. Because your exemplary training, Thank you for your readiness and promptness and discipline are borne your ability to solve the most compli- out during both training exercises cated tasks, for your worthy service and combat operations. and your unwavering allegiance to our Motherland and to our people.’ On that day Vladimir Putin has vis- tinguished visitors’ book saying, ‘My ited Admiralty building, which hous- congratulations on completing the es the Russian Navy Headquarters. restoration. I wish you success in your The Supreme Commander-in-Chief work in the name of the Russian Fleet.’ of the Russian Armed Forces, accom- In the Admiralty building, the panied by Defence Minister Sergei President also viewed an exhibition Shoigu and Commander-in-Chief of of the Central Naval Museum. the Russian Navy Admiral Vladimir The restoration of the Admiralty Korolev, toured the library premises building began in 2013, with repairs and viewed its unique Russian naval being made on the facades and the history documents, including those roof, and reinforcements done to from the Peter the Great era. the tower and the building’s foun- The President was also shown dation. At the end of 2013, the the office of the Russian Empire's Church of Saint Spyridon, Bishop last Naval Minister, Ivan Grigorovich. of Trimythous, was opened in the Once restored, the room can again be used as the main office of the Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief. Vladimir Putin left a note in the dis-

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tower with the steeple at the inter- Today, we honour courageous, part of combined naval units, marine We will strictly follow our other section of Admiralty Embankment strong-spirited people. You have infantry units. You have always been plans for the Navy's development to and Dvortsovy Proezd. chosen to serve in the navy, protect an example of perseverance and boost our arsenal of modern weap- Following the visit to the the interests of our Motherland and bravery. ons and raise the quality of combat Admiralty, the President attended provide security of its citizens, while My special words of gratitude go training. And, of course, we will pro- a reception to mark Russian Navy making a great contribution to the to workers, engineers and designers. vide all necessary social support and Day. Vladimir Putin said: ‘Navy Day strengthening of Russia's defence Shipbuilders’ Day, a holiday that was assistance to servicemen and their is among the most popular holidays capacity and global stature. established this year, is the result of families. with the Russian people, who have My most heartfelt congratulations the well-deserved appreciation peo- We are rightfully proud of our hold in high regard people in naval to the veterans of the Great Patriotic ple have for the work of the many gen- legendary naval commanders, brave uniforms, their nobility and heroism, War. You fought to bring victory on erations of people who have given life and bold officers and mariners, fear- and their professional traditions. board military ships, on land, and as to ships and continue to do so. less pioneers of Arctic travels and

‘Today, thanks to the potential of the country's industry and science, we are strengthening the national defence and replenishing our Navy with state-of-the-art vessels and equipment. Last year, the fleet received 24 surface ships, two general-purpose submarines, and a service ship. This year, we plan to commission 30 ships and vessels.’ Vladimir Putin

Today, thanks to the potential the world’s oceans, we are proud of of the country's industry and sci- today's generation of Russian Navy ence, we are strengthening the mariners, of all those who consider national defence and replenishing fidelity to duty and the oath to our Navy with state-of-the-art ves- serve, honour and responsibility, sels and equipment. Last year, the and the spirit of military brother- fleet received 24 surface ships, two hood as being of the utmost impor- general-purpose submarines, and a tance. Here is to Russian Navy and service ship. This year, we plan to the prosperity of our dear Mother­ commission 30 ships and vessels. land!’ /RA&MG/

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Expert for export New version of EXPERT Air Traffic Control (ATC) simulator has been commissioned in Turkey The Radar and Tower simulator system has been introduced into full operation at the customer’s facility at the Training Centre of General Directorate of State Airports Authority of Turkey at Esenboğa Airport (Ankara). The system has been created on the basis of EXPERT integrated ATC simulator.

he new software version tional and Turkish airlines are used than 100 ATC centres and education of EXPERT ATC simulator as well as models of ground vehicles, organisations in Russia and abroad. allows efficient training animals and people. The current simulator software T and verification of profi- To create reality of visual condi- allows new modern features such as ciency of controllers staff. tions the simulator imitates winter zone navigation, OLDI and AMAN/ The simulator system has received and summer, snowfall and rain, fog DMAN. NITA company continues to high appreciation from the customer and thunderstorm. In addition a develop simulator and educational as it possesses several new features debrief classroom has been installed systems for ATC controllers. This enhancing the efficiency of train- to go through the recorded training includes new programs and methods ing and learning, In particular, the sessions with projecting video record- of teaching and evaluation of knowl- voice communication system has ings onto the classroom screen. The edge of general and aviation English, been noted. It has been modernised recording of training sessions allows as well as tests of language proficiency according to the customer’s require- replay of visual imagery synchro- according to the ICAO scale. In 2017- ments, allowing to imitate radio nized with radio exchange to provide 2018 phased introduction of AVIATION exchange channels and introduce means for debrief and evaluation. The ENGLISH EXPERT software and meth- instructors’ participation in training. customer’s staff of instructors and odological system is planned. It is The enhanced simulator system teachers has been trained and cer- intended for training ATC controllers in has more than 600 functions for tified for work on the modernised the radio exchange English language, preparation of exercises, controlling simulator system. In the ATC Training utilizing the features of integrated air traffic, imitation of meteorological Centre in Ankara the new simulator ATC simulator EXPERT as well as class- conditions and evaluation of results will be used for initial training of new rooms for pre-simulator sessions of AIR of training. The simulator has particu- controllers as well as refreshing profi- ENGLISH system of teaching air traffic lars of seven largest airports of the ciency of radar, procedures and visual radio exchange phraseology. Some of Turkish Republic in its database. This controllers, maintaining their profes- the modes of integrated ATC simula- allows to create and process training sional skills and training them to act tor system EXPERT and AIR ENGLISH exercises for Radar and Tower con- in difficult and emergency situations. system are planned to be used for trollers in conditions closest to reality. The simulator system has been training pilots and introducing TELCAP In the Tower mode with 360° created on the basis of EXPERT inte- test validated by ICAO and utilized visualisation more than 100 visual grated simulator system developed to determine personnel’s English lan- models of aircraft and helicopters of and produced by NITA company of guage proficiency according to ICAO various types in the livery of interna- St.Petersburg. It is being used in more scale. /RA&MG/

46 Russian Aviation & Military Guide ‘RA&MG’ calendar ‘Russian Aviation & Military Guide’ 2017 Release dates Additional distribution ‘RA&MG’№08 (15) August 22th ARMY-2017 (22-27.08.2017, Russia, Moscow) ‘RA&MG’№09 (16) September 17th AVIATION EXPO CHINA 2017 (19-22.09.2017, China, Beijing) ‘RA&MG’№10 (17) October 14th BIDEC-2017 (16-18.10.2017, Bahrain, Manama) ‘RA&MG’№11 (18) October 15th SEOUL ADEX 2017 (17-22.10.2017, Korea, Seoul) ‘RA&MG’№12 (19) November 04th Defense& Security 2017 (06-09.11.2017, Thailand, Bangkok) ‘RA&MG’№13 (20) November 10th Dubai Airshow 2017 (12-16.11.2017, UAE, Dubai) ‘RA&MG’№14 (21) November 20th MILIPOL 2017 (21-24.11.2017, France, Paris) ‘RA&MG’№15 (22) December 10th Gulf Defense & Aerospace 2017 (12-14.12.2017, Kuwait, Al Kuwait)

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