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UNIQUE CAMOUFLAGE COATING Re-equiping of the Be-200 amphibious aircraft and TSNIITOCHMASH have presented a unique camouflage coating for ’s United Engine Corporation has presented the project to re-equip the Be-200 amphibious military vehicles and soldiers' equipment aircraft with the Russian-French SaM146 engine unit. The presentation took place at the ongoing able to mimic the color of the environment Hydroaviasalon-2018 exhibition in the Russian city of Gelendzhik. The modernization will make at the Army 2018 forum. The company il- lustrated the possibilities of the material it possible to introduce the aircraft on the European and American markets, and also to begin the with a soldier's helmet made for the ad- validation of the aircraft in the transport and passenger configurations. vanced, third generation equipment Ratnik. The specialized electrically-operated mate- The re-equipment project provides fication and complied with prospec- rial covering the helmet prototype is able for modernization of SaM146 engine, tive ICAO requirements. to change color depending on the camou- including improvement of the soft- 'The implementation of this proj- flaged surface and environment. The ma- ware for the digital automatic con- ect will essentially make it possible to terial can display dynamic changes of color trol system. The next stage is the in- create a new aircraft based on the leg- intensity and simulate complex images, for tegration of the engine into the Be- endary Be-200, which is known to the example, the motion of leaves in the wind. 200 aircraft and further certification world as a fire-fighting amphibious 'Existing types of camouflage do not change their masking properties depending on of the re-equipped version. aircraft. The new engine opens up the at State Corporation Rostec Anatoly changes in the background. For example, The key advantages of the possibility of the aircraft undergoing Serdyukov. soldiers will not be seen in a forest against SaM146 engine unit are its simple the certification and validation pro- The SaM146 is an integrated en- greenery, but they will be visible against and reliable construction, competi- cedures necessary to enter the world gine unit, including a en- sand or snow. An innovative coating creat- tive price and life cycle cost. The en- market. I am sure that, thanks to im- gine and a nacelle with a reversing ed by Ruselectronics provides unique oppor- gine meets high standards of en- proved technical characteristics and a device. The SaM146 is produced by tunities for masking. We are demonstrating vironmental friendliness and fuel well-deserved reputation, this plane UEC-Saturn in an equal partnership how it works using one element of equip- economy. The SaM146 engine unit will be in demand abroad,' said in- with to equip ment, i.e., a helmet. However, its applica- tion is much broader. It can be used in cloth- has also passed international certi- dustrial director of the aviation cluster passenger planes. ing, weapons, and military equipment,' said Industrial Director of the Armament Cluster of Rostec Sergey Abramov. Military Aviation Service Centre in India T-500A AIRCRAFT The Radio-Electronic Technologies Concern (KRET), part of the Russian State Corporation Rostec, Rostec has presented T-500A aircraft with and the Indian company Space Era Materials and Processes have concluded an agreement on flotation landing gear for water deploy- ment at the Hydroaviasalon-2018 exhibi- the participation of the Russian side in establishing a service centre for military aviation in tion. This modification can be used to car- India. A service facility with an area of 30,000 square meters is already under construction in ry out patrol and search and rescue opera- Hyderabad. The agreement will allow the Russian side to participate in competitions held by tions in coastal areas, as well as for cargo the Indian government to provide after-sales service of military hardware supplied by Russia, delivery. With the flotation landing gear, and also to take part in creating a service center for Russian-made aircraft and helicopters. the T-500A has significantly increased the area and geography of its use. No runways 'KRET has been working with Space ceed to work with the Indian Defense are required in order to operate the new Era since 2015,' said KRET’s first Ministry' – Zverev added. modification of the lightweight all-com- posite aircraft which can be based on wa- Deputy General Director Vladimir Under the agreement, KRET and ter aerodromes, river and sea ports. Zverev during the signing. 'The Space Era will develop a joint work 'It is a modern multi-functional glider, which signed agreement will create an of- plan for the next five years, as well can be used for performing a wide range of ficial centre in Hyderabad for the as build the necessary logistics and tasks, such as search and rescue operations maintenance and repair of on- exchange of specialists and informa- for detecting casualties and delivering rescue board electronic equipment and ra- tion to create the necessary material equipment and medications, delivering var- dar equipment installed in Russian- base for the project. Space Era develops, manufac- ious cargoes from mail to urgent cargo, and made aircraft. Currently the Indian 'India is one of our main partners tures, stores, supplies, assembles, patrolling coastal and remote areas. At the same time it’s a universal aircraft – its flota- side is building a facility with an ar- in the region. Rostec is ready to pro- maintains, repairs and renovates tion landing gear can be quickly replaced with ea of about 30,000 square meters, in- vide advanced technology and con- parts, subsystems, components wheel or ski gear if needed,' said Industrial cluding, among others, helipads. In tribute to the development of the and equipment, including electron- Director of Rostec Sergey Abramov. light of the gained rights to carry out nation’s industry. We are confident ic warfare systems and equipment, The T-500A is a modification of the T-500 foreign trade activities, the task of that our joint projects will allow us which are used in the production of specialized aircraft for aerial chemical KRET will be to organize the servic- to attract ‘smart’ capital to the econ- aircraft, radar installations and oth- works. The project is implemented by ORPE ing of aviation equipment for the full omies of India and Russia and help er electromechanical components, Technologiya named after A.G. Romashin range of products we produce. This Russian and Indian companies en- complexes and equipment in India. (part of RT-Chemcomposite Holding Company of Rostec State Corporation) to- work will be carried out in coordi- ter new markets,' Rostec’s Director The Radio-Electronic Technologies gether with MVEN Company (Republic of nation with the . We for International Cooperation and Concern (KRET) is the largest Russian Tatarstan). had to have this agreement to pro- Regional Policy Viktor Kladov said. holding in the radio-electronic industry.

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MODERNIZED NIGHT HUNTER ‘City of the Future‘ HELICOPTER (part of Rostec State The Rostec State Corporation presened a wide range of advanced developments for the ‘city of the Corporation) has presented a new version of the future‘ at the 9th international industrial fair, Innoprom 2018. The State Corporation's exhibition Mi-28NE attack helicopter at the International stand demonstrated technologically advanced samples of urban transport, digital systems of the Military-Technical Forum ARMY-2018 which is ‘smart‘ urban infrastructure, the newest solutions in the field of healthcare and medical equipment. being held from August 21 through August 26 in Kubinka in the Moscow Region. The attack At a 429 square metres' stand helicopter can interact with drones and oper- ate them remotely. The modernized Mi-28NE Rostec showcased its developments helicopter is presented at the static exposition designed for transformation of the of the forum. Improvements were primarily re- urban environment and creation of lated to armaments. The ’Night Hunter’ has the the ‘smart‘ infrastructure in such new Khrizantema-M anti-tank missile with a fields as security, transport, hous- dual guidance system. Using this missile will in- ing and public utilities, healthcare, crease the tank-type target engagement range etc. It included smart traffic lights to 10 km. The helicopter is also fitted with the developed by the modernized Ataka guided missiles with laser guidance. It can also use aerial bombs weigh- company that can be automatical- video-recording of traffic violations, tem for human life support to be ing up to 500 kg. ly adjusted depending on the road and a non-contact system for mi- used in intensive care units and dur- ’Modernization involved engine power and traffic load. The Ruselectronics croprocessor-based synchronisa- ing transportation of patients. The blades, which improved aircraft performance holding company presented elec- tion of switches and traffic lights Shvabe holding company's develop- in highland regions and in hot climates, in- tronic components for the Angara for the subway. ments also include the AND A15 au- creased the cruising speed of the machine high-speed communication net- The Mechanical Engineering tomatic external defibrillator to be and its capabilities in terms of advanced aer- work for supercomputer computa- Concern demonstrated an automat- installed at airports, subway stations, obatics. A larger tailplane improved the con- trollability of the helicopter. New armaments tions, a new system for photo- and ed diagnostics and therapeutic sys- shopping malls and stadiums. installed on the machine will increase its fire- power, and the fact that the aircraft can be used in more fields will mean that it will be in greater demand on the market,’ said Anatoly Avia Solutions Group Serdyukov, Industrial Director, Aviation Cluster of Rostec State Corporation. In June 2018, the Zhukovsky international airport's passenger flow grew by 390% as compared In addition, the new Mi-28NE helicopter can in- to the similar period of the previous year and exceeded 100 thousand passengers per month for teract with drones and operate them remotely, as it has special means of communication. the first time ever. The airport complex is being developed by Ramport Aero, a joint venture of ’We are constantly improving military helicop- Rostec State Corporation and an international aviation holding Avia Solutions Group. ters because the requirements of our custom- ers change, and we always aim to meet them. While commenting upon this result, Due to the experience of using Mi-28 ma- Tomas Vaisvila, CEO of Ramport Aero chines during military operations we knew noted: ‘One hundred thousand pas- how to further develop this project. The mod- sengers is an important psycholog- ernization considerably increased the capa- bilities of Mi-28NE helicopters and offered ical landmark for us. To a large ex- us new prospects in terms of exports,’ noted tent it means that we have reached Andrey Boginsky, CEO of Russian Helicopters. a brand new level that allows us to The Mi-28N attack helicopter (the export ver- state with assurance that the airport first six month which is more than The Zhukovsky Airport that sion is Mi-28NE) is designed for fire support of is being developed in the right di- during the entire 2017. The growth was opened in spring 2016 is lo- forward ground troops, motorized infantry rection. To some extent, the current of the passenger flow is ensured by cated on the Ramenskoe Airfield and tanks. The ’Night Hunter’ helicopter has growth was caused by an increas- the activity of partner airline carri- 23 km from the capital and has enhanced armor and greater combat surviv- ing passenger flow during the FIFA ers and the growing flight rate along the longest (5,500 m) runway in ability. It also has a complex of modern high- precision guided and unguided weapons. World Cup. Nevertheless, this result the regular routes. The most popu- that allows to operate pas- The advantages of the helicopter include re- was expected even despite the foot- lar are flights to Minsk, Tel Aviv and senger-carrying and cargo air- sistance to battle damage due to the use of ball championship. To a greater de- Simferopol. Significant progress has craft of any type. The Zhukovsky the most modern materials and design solu- gree it was caused by the extending also been achieved in developing the Airport supports airline operations tions. The blades of the Mi-28N main rotor are route network and growing flight rate flight services between Russia and with the airports of Tajikistan, made of composite materials, which means of the current regular flights. We have China: today, Zhukovsky has regular Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Turkey, , that a flight can still be completed safely if been steadily moving towards this flights to Guangzhou, Xian, Fuzhou, China, Georgia and . At the they are hit by shells of 20 to 30 mm. The fuel system is designed in such a way that fuel can goal, and our short-term plans are to Haikou and Jinan. end of 2017, Zhukovsky won the neither explode nor burn. The Mi-28N helicop- consolidate and improve this result.‘ The Zhukovsky Airport is still Russia's Air Gate award in the ter is one of the first Russian helicopters to be The current year is quite success- busy developing the international ‘International airport with a pas- fitted with modern means of communication ful for Zhukovsky – 472,877 passen- and domestic route network and at- senger flow of up to 0.5 million and digital avionics. gers have been carried during the tracting new airline carriers. people‘ category.

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UNIQUE NAVAL UNDERWATER For Eurasia Largest Telescope WEAPONS AND SHIPS Shvabe Holding affiliated to Rostec State Corporation, has completed installation of a mirror on the Large Altazimuth Telescope (BTA) in the Special Astrophysical Observatory belonging to the Russian Academy of Sciences in Karachay-Cherkessia. Operation of the telescope with the new astronomy-dedicated optics will commence this autumn. The observation distance will increase by JSC (part of the Rostec 1.5 times. The 6-meters diameter mirror installed by Rostec experts is a key component of BTA. State Corporation), in conjunction with JSC ‘Our technologies allow us to build The telescope's history began with Sea Underwater Weapons – Gidropribor Concern, has launched a program to pro- a mirror with a weight of up to sev- the production of two mirrors in 1970s. mote naval materiel and special equipment eral dozens of tons and carry out its The first one was used during the first to the external market. nanometric machining. The combi- four years of work, and then it was ‘A wide range of missions carried out by the nation of the large size of the mirror replaced with an improved one. For navies of maritime powers necessitates and the unique light-reflecting op- more than 40 years of operation the equipping them with various types of na- tical properties will allow Russian surface quality materially deteriorat- val hardware and special equipment. The scientists to work with the one of ed, and it was decided to deliver the foreign navies include 225 Russian-built the most advanced telescopes in first mirror to Lytkarino Optical Glass ships. Of them, more than 100 surface ships and submarines are the carriers of naval the world in the nearest decades Factory for an upgrade. Today, adjust- and further adjustment to complete underwater weapons. Rosoboronexport is to come. The new optics will aug- ed in accordance with the new weight, the preparatory stage. The upgrade offering its partners unique solutions to ment the observation distance by it has been successfully installed on procedures will guarantee 40-50 years equip and upgrade the armament of these 1.5 times, so the research hori- BTA, A regular surface shape evalua- of further telescope's uninterrupt- ships,‘ said Alexander Mikheev, Director zon will be significantly increased,‘ tion has been carried out. The Russian ed operation,‘ said Alexey Patrikeev, General of Rosoboronexport. commented Oleg Evtushenko, Academy of Sciences has already re- Shvabe CEO. Until 1993, BTA was the Naval underwater weapons are in service Rostec State Corporation Executive ceived the first test images. The next world's largest telescope. Today, it is with the world's major navies. However, as few as 5 to 7 countries, including Russia, Director. task is to improve the mirror surface the largest telescope in Eurasia. are capable of designing and manufactur- ing these weapons independently, due to the high complexity and cost of these ef- forts. A number of weapons produced by Mi-35M and Mi-35P at ARMY 2018 JSC Sea Underwater Weapons – Gidropribor Concern, offered by Rosoboronexport, are At the International Military-Technical Forum ARMY 2018 Russian Helicopters has presented unrivalled in the world. modernized Mi-35M and Mi-35P attack helicopters for the first time. Foreign customers are offered a wide range of naval hardware and special equip- Guests and participants of the fo- generation matrix long wavelength all over the world. They have been ment. Among them are torpedoes, mines, rum will be able to see the ma- thermal imager, a TV camera and a used during more than 30 wars and antimine and underwater anti-sabotage chines at the static exposition of the laser rangefinder. The new digital military conflicts. With such wide weapons, as well as means of ship’s self- forum. The helicopters have avion- flight simulator based on the PKV-8 experience, we have managed to defense against underwater weapons. ics which have undergone a consid- automatic flight control system will perfect this platform, and now we In the segment of torpedo weapons, the TE- erable upgrade, and new military increase the helicopter's steadiness, are consistently equipping it with 2 universal electric remote-control homing equipment. and automate piloting to assist a pi- state-of-the-art armaments and torpedo is offered. It is designed to destroy submarines, surface ships and fixed targets. ’The multi-purpose Mi-24 mili- lot. In addition, a modernized sight avionics. Serial production of the In addition, a number of newly developed tary-transport helicopter (Mi-35 is and computing system will increase upgraded machines will commence torpedoes, including 533 mm torpedoes and its version for export) is the first the accuracy of target engagement. when all the modifications have 324 mm small torpedoes, are promising for Russian helicopter designed espe- The new Mi-35M helicopter been tested,’ said Andrey Boginsky, promotion on the world market. cially for military operations. Its de- has much more options in terms of CEO, Russian Helicopters. The MDM-1 and MDM-2 bottom mines are sign is so good that now it is one equipment. The helicopter can be The Mi-35 military-transport designed to create a mine threat and de- of the most sought-after machines further upgraded for using Igla-S helicopter is designed for destroy- stroy surface ships and submarines in sur- on the international market, and air-to-air guided missiles and the ing armored fighting vehicles and face and submerged conditions when used in minefields. The Shelf naval shelf mine it has proved its high performance President-S onboard defense sys- providing fire support for ground offered has no counterparts in the world. during military operations many tem with a laser station for suppres- troops. It is equipped with mod- It can be placed from delivery aircraft, sub- times. We expect that the demand sion of infra-red homing heads of ern high-precision weapons and marines, and surface ships. The Shelf mine for new versions of the helicop- man-portable air-defense system can perform combat missions at has a hydroacoustic passive/active detec- ter with increased combat capabil- missiles. Additional equipment may any time of day and in all weath- tion and targeting system protected from ity will be high in many countries,’ include VOR/ILS systems and a ra- er conditions. The most important triggering when exposed to natural dis- said Anatoly Serdyukov, Industrial dio rangefinder for measuring the features of the Mi-35 helicopter in- turbances and influence sweeps that can detect any submarines and surface ships Director, Aviation Cluster of Rostec distance between a helicopter and clude its ability to carry personnel regardless of the level of their noise and State Corporation. ground-based beacons. with armaments and transport up speed. Its unique design makes it difficult The modernized Mi-35P heli- ’The Mi-24/35 helicopters are to three wounded persons from the for the target to use countermeasures and copter has the OPS-24N-1L obser- among the machines most fre- battlefield, as well as cargo inside conduct an evasive action. vation-sight system with a third quently used in military operations the cabin or on an external sling.

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HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP Run Tests in Mountainous Areas Before the Tank Biathlon finals, Minister of Helicopters of Russia specialists have started the trials of Mi-171A2 and Ansat helicopters. Defence General of the Army Sergei Shoigu visited the House of Friendship at the Alabino Mi-171A2 will perform a series of flights in the Astrakhan region, and their results will be training ground showcasing national exposi- used to prove this model’s operability at ambient temperatures up to +50°C. tions about history and culture of the partic- ipating countries. Sergei Shoigu played some The next step will be trials in music instruments of Myanmar, Uganda and Nalchik: onboard equipment will Jordan. He was also treated with Chinese tea, be tested in mountainous terrain. Kyrgyz mineral water and oriental sweets. An Meanwhile Ansat will be tested on Uzbek foldable wooden bookholder, Syrian Elbrus. Trial results are supposed to folk craftwork items and copperware attract- confirm the helicopter’s operability ed Sergei Shoigu at most. Participants of the in mountainous areas at altitudes Games made national expositions about their up to 2,500 meters. culture and history at the House on the open- ing day of the Games. Concerts of national ‘As the Holding plans to certify ensembles, lectures, expositions and other Ansat and Mi-171A2 in a number of events took place in the House of Friendship countries, at the moment it is impor- on a daily basis. tant for us to check and document the maximum capacity of these helicop- FIRST VISIT TO ERA ters,‘ said Andrey Boginsky, CEO of TECHNOPOLIS Helicopters of Russia. The multifunctional helicop- helicopters) with a digital control sys- He also noted that the results of ter Mi-171A2 is the result of an in- tem. Ansat is a light twin-engine mul- Specialists from more than 40 leading industry helicopter trials will be used in pre- depth overhaul of the Mi-8/17 fami- tifunctional helicopter. According to enterprises, scientific and educational organ- sentations for potential customers. In ly. More than 80 modifications were the certificate, the helicopter design isations visited the Era military innovative tech- nopolis to learn about its capabilities. They saw particular, they will be demonstrat- introduced to the Mi-171A2 design. allows for its quick transformation in- options for housing joint laboratories for re- ed at Airshow China, an international The helicopter is equipped with VK- to both cargo and passenger versions searches in the interests of the Defence Ministry. aerospace salon to be held in Zhuhai 2500PS-03 engines (civilian version with the transportation capacity up to During the meeting, the Main Department in November 2018. of engines installed on MI-28 combat seven persons. of the Research Activities and Technological Support of Advanced Technologies (innova- tive research) of the Defence Ministry with the Office of Advanced Research and Special Projects held a working meeting to discuss Product Range for SSJ-100 and MC-21 main vectors of scientific research, relations with enterprises and organizations, as well as (a Rostec State Corporation affiliate) extends the product range for SSJ- logistical base. The Era shall start functioning 100 and MC-21 advanced Russian aircraft. The statement was made by Igor Nasenkov, the in September 2018 to house 18 specialized lab- Holding CEO, during the new production line opening ceremony. oratories at the first stage equipped with over 800 pieces of experimental and test hardware. Science-cum-Production com- pany Respirator, affiliated to EUROSATORY-2018 Technodinamika Holding, is devel- The international Land and Air-Land Defence oping smart units and fire protec- and Security Exhibition EUROSATORY is one tion systems designed for SSJ-100 air- of the world's largest exhibitions of land and craft. Besides, affiliated to the hold- air defence weaponry. It has been held bien- ing UAP Gidravlika Publ.Corp is car- nially under the patronage of the Ministry of rying out R&D aimed at components Defence of since 1992. The year of 2018 production for MC-21 aircraft. It has marked the 12th time Russia has participated already worked out relevant detailed in EUROSATORY. FSMTC of Russia has decreed that responsibility for the organization of the and engineering designs, as well as Russia’s joint display at the exhibition should the working design documentation be vested in Rosoboronexport. The exhibition’s for fire resistant flexible piping with main focus is the land and air defence weapon- a protective coating and for hydraulic ry, as well as communications assets, computer filter modules. technologies, simulators and logistics support. Nowadays, company specialists to start in 2019. Most likely, the hold- been chosen as the supplier of elec- It has also placed special emphasis on the up- are busy preparing for the production ing company will become a supplier of trically-driven devices for the air- graded versions of current military equipment. of prototypes to be subjected to pre- the fire suppression system not only craft's fuselage cargo doors and cer- Manufacturers of dual-purpose, crisis manage- ment, humanitarian aid, peacekeeping, securi- liminary and interdepartmental trials. for SSJ-100, but for MC-21, too. tain parts for the advanced PD-14 en- ty and counterterrorist products have enjoyed According to the holding company's Acting in conformity to the gine, as well as equipment for install- an increasingly broader representation at the media relations service, commercial MC-21-dedicated programme, ing and dismantling batteries found in exhibition in recent years. supplies of components are expected Technodinamika Holding has already the fuselage section.

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CITY OF THE FUTURE NtechLab Face Recognition System The Rostec State Corporation presented a wide range of advanced developments for the ‘city The FindFace Security solution created by NtechLab and implemented by Rostec in several cities of the future‘ at the 9th international industri- during the FIFA World Cup made it possible to detain more than 180 persons included in the al fair, INNOPROM 2018. The State Corporation's database of offenders. Some of them were on the federal wanted list. In the capital, the system exhibition stand demonstrated technological- ly advanced samples of urban transport, digi- introduction project was implemented in conjunction with the Department of Information tal systems of the ‘smart‘ urban infrastructure, Technology of Moscow. The system introduced in all regions of the Russian Federation will the newest solutions in the field of healthcare significantly improve the safety of citizens and reduce the crime rate. and medical equipment. Rostec showcased its developments designed for transformation of ‘About 500 cameras monitoring the the urban environment and creation of the city, metro, stadiums and fan zones ‘smart‘ infrastructure in such fields as security, as well as mobile biometric com- transport, housing and public utilities, health- plexes for the mass events were con- care, etc. It also include smart traffic lights de- veloped by the Shvabe holding company that nected to the face recognition sys- can be automatically adjusted depending on tem in several regions just for the the road traffic load. The Ruselectronics hold- World Cup period. Even within such ing company presented electronic components a short timeframe, the system has for the Angara high-speed communication net- shown its high efficiency. It could work for supercomputer computations, a new not be deceived by any tricks. For system for photo- and video-recording of traf- instance, one of the fans who was fic violations. banned from sports events by the court decision tried to penetrate the RUSSIAN DELEGATION IN THE USA fan zone five times using his glasses, In the of America, on the Day hood and finally the cap for masking, of Military Glory of Russia – Victory at Cape but it did not help! Another strik- Gangut – the Russian Defence Ministry del- ing example is a theft of the spon- egation joined by Russian representatives of the U.S.–Russia Joint Commission on POW/ sor’s trophy (one to be awarded to MIAs laid wreaths to graves of seamen of the best player of each match) from detection algorithm based on arti- The algorithm recognizes faces the Imperial Russian Navy in the USA. Sailors the fan zone. Video cameras were ficial neural networks and machine with an accuracy up to 99%. Finding Nikolay Pavlov and Timothy Cheparinov, mem- used to restore the events: it was learning. NDF became the third par- a specific person among 1 billion peo- bers of the crews of the cruiser Varyag and possible to identify the persons in- ty to the deal. ple takes less than half a second. The the battleship Retvizan, were buried in the volved and find their profiles in so- As for now, the NtechLab algo- NtechLab algorithm can also deter- cemetery Glenwood Memorial Gardens, near cial media. Thanks to the face rec- rithm is considered the fastest and mine the emotional state, sex and Philadelphia, where these ships were built most accurate face recognition tech- age of a person. by the order of the Russian government. The ognition system, one of the thieves graves are dated 1900 and 1901. In late May was located in the fan zone the next nology in the world. This is proved The technology can be used in 2018, memorial stones were installed at the day, and the trophy was returned,‘ by numerous victories in the inter- monitoring and security systems op- graves. These are the first memorials erected said Sergey Chemezov, CEO of Rostec national competitions held by the erating on the streets, in yards, house by the Russian Federation for its servicemen on State Corporation. US Intelligence Advanced Research entrances, public spaces, offices, met- the Atlantic coast line of the USA. In 2018, Rostec State Corporation Projects Activity, US National ro, stadiums and other facilities. signed a deal for the acquisition of Institute of Standards and Technology, The high efficiency of the algo- SYSTEM NAMED CHANCE a minority stake in NtechLab, the as well as Ohio and Washington State rithm was confirmed during the 2018 Rostec premiered a unique design for peo- Russian developer of a unique face Universities. FIFA World Cup: FindFace Security ple evacuation from high-rise buildings – an helped to detain over 180 offenders, individual special-purpose parachute system some of which were on the federal called Chance. The novel solution was unveiled wanted list. at the Kirzhach airfield when opening a new Rostec was responsible for the production complex of the Scientific Research Institute of Parachute Construction, part of implementation and operation of a Technodinamika Holding affiliated to the State wide range of digital solutions in the Corporation. Unlike conventional parachute field of security and civil IT services systems, Chance makes it possible to land a during the 2018 World Cup. In partic- person from extremely low altitudes – as low ular, it ensured the smooth operation as 30 meters (the height of a nine-storey build- of the information and telecommuni- ing) and higher. Its structure includes an anchor cations infrastructure in 30 Russian line used to close side valves and pull canopies, cities. This infrastructure provided 2.8 three parachutes maintaining a specified land- ing speed, as well as a pack with harness. At the million phone calls for fans, 262 TB of same time, the parachute opens at a required Internet data transmitted and Ultra height by itself, and no special training is re- HD game broadcasts for 220 coun- quired for its operation. tries during the World Cup.

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KUZNETSOV ENGINES Support from the Russian Foreign Ministry Serially-built RD-107А/RD-108А engines by At the conference of Russian ambassadors and permanent representatives which took place on Kuznetsov PJSC, Samara-based enterprise of the United Engine Corporation, were the premises of the Russian Foreign Ministry, the Director General of JSC Rosoboronexport (part used to perform the seventh launch of the of the Rostec State Corporation) Alexander Mikheev said about military-technical cooperation Soyuz-type space launch vehicle this year. and about help from Russian diplomats. The Soyuz-2.1a medium-lift space launch vehicle with the Progress MS-09 Cargo The conference was attended by gions of the world. In addition, was launched at 12:51 Moscow representatives of the Russian Russian diplomats provide support time on 10 July from the launching site No. Presidential Executive Office and to Rosoboronexport employees at 31 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome. Launch of the Government, the heads of the more than 50 Rostec’s representa- RD-107А/RD-108А rocket engines installed two houses of the Federal Assembly tive offices abroad. Russia’s ambassa- on the first and second stages was con- (Parliament), ministries and agencies dors are involved in the promotion of ducted normally. involved in the implementation of military products in regional markets, As expected, the cargo spacecraft will Russia's foreign policy, subordinate marketing efforts and assist in fulfill- approach the station and the Pirs dock- ing compartment of the Russian seg- and voluntary organizations of the ing contracts with foreign customers. Russian developments abroad, and ment of the International Space Station Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as The official status of exclusive bring high-tech products to region- in the automatic mode under con- veteran diplomats. state-controlled special exporter pro- al and global markets. I am sure that trol of the ISS Russian segment's Chief ‘Today, Rosoboronexport carries vides Rosoboronexport with unique together we are able to accomplish it,‘ Operational Crew located in MCC, and out military-technical cooperation opportunities to expand long-term added Alexander Mikheev. Russian cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev and with more than 100 foreign coun- mutually beneficial cooperation with Rosoboronexport is the only Sergey Prokopyev. This will be the sec- tries, and the role of the Russian foreign partners, strengthen Russia's state-owned arms trade company in ond cargo spacecraft to be placed into Foreign Ministry in establishing and leading positions in the world arms the Russian Federation authorized orbit by serially-built Kuznetsov engines this year. In total, this year saw seven strengthening our relations with market. Rosoboronexport always to export the full range of military launches of Soyuz-type space launch ve- partners cannot be overestimated. receives the necessary diplomat- and dual-purpose products, tech- hicles with RD-107А/RD-108А engines Thanks largely to support from diplo- ic support from the Russian Foreign nologies and services. It is a sub- from four cosmodromes – Baikonur, mats, we have made a breakthrough Ministry in implementing large-scale sidiary of the Rostec Corporation. Vostochny, Plesetsk and Guiana Space to the markets in Latin America and projects aimed to enhance the de- Founded on 4 November, 2000, now Centre. The spacecraft will deliver to ISS the in the past decade, fense capabilities of partner coun- Rosoboronexport is one of the lead- about 2.5 tons of various cargoes, in- and now we are successfully re- tries. This contributes to creating ing world arms exporters to the inter- cluding fuel, compressed gases, water, turning to sub-Saharan Africa,‘ said a climate of cooperation and good national market. Its share in Russia's scientific equipment and components. Alexander Mikheev, Director General neighbourly relations with other military exports exceeds 85 percent. of Rosoboronexport. countries. Rosoboronexport cooperates with SELF-LOADING RIFLE TG1 Rosoboronexport is working ‘In a dynamic and changing indus- more than 700 enterprises and orga- , affiliated to Rostec closely with dedicated units of the trial and political landscape, our joint nizations in the Russian defence in- State Corporation, launched a new Russian Foreign Ministry in the im- task set by the nation’s leadership is dustrial complex. Russia maintains smooth-bore self-loading shotgun TG1. plementation of Russia’s state pol- to enhance the impact of economic military technical cooperation with The weapon is meant for training and icy in the field of military-techni- diplomacy efforts, actually help do- more than 100 countries around the live practicing, law enforcement and cal cooperation in virtually all re- mestic businesses promote advanced world. personal property protection. The prod- uct can be purchased under a usual li- cense for smooth-bore weapons, mak- ing an online order on the official web- site of the concern or through a proprie- Engineering Machines to Vietnam tary network of brand-zones. The 12 m gun is constructed on the basis of ChTZ-URALTRAC, a member of Group of Rostec State Corporation, and a the popular MR-155 model and features a Vietnamese company NGA PHAT have signed a B10M.0100E bulldozer supply contract. The modern gas venting system, chrome plat- tractor manufacturer’s dealer has won the state tender for supply of the bulldozer designed for ed chamber and bore. The 12/70 and 12/76 repair and recovery of roads in mountainous villages of South Vietnam. caliber cartridges are fed out from a de- tachable box magazine, the design pro- Tu Hong Hung, CEO of NGA PHAT, ex- the Chelyabinsk-manufactured earth vides an automatic shutter delay. The han- plained that local budgets do not al- mover be successful. dle with a pistol grip and fore-end are low the territories to independent- The machine will be assembled, made of impact-resistant plastic. The rifle ly procure the machinery, so the gov- tested, painted and prepared for dis- is furnished with a Picatinny rail, on which ernment helps the highland regions patch to the customer as early as this a detachable carrying handle with a ful- and covers a portion of the infrastruc- August. The vehicle will be delivered ly integrated iron sight is mounted. The ture investments, including the pur- non-assembled to Vietnam in a 40' length of the gun is 1040 mm, while the of barrel length is 510 mm. The weight of the chase of B10M.0100E. The Vietnamese shipping container. The dealer possess- weapon with an empty magazine does not party shall consider buying two es the required production facilities er on-site. It will then transfer the ma- exceed 3.5 kg. the of the magazine case ca- more bulldozers of the same type and qualified mechanical engineers to chine for operation and carry out its af- pacity is 5 cartridges. should the operating experience of independently assemble the bulldoz- tersales service and maintenance.

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countries that share the underlying urban areas is expected to reach 60 principles and values of BRICS. percent by 2050. So far, we have no plans to expand The domestic African market and BRICS membership, since the exist- consumer demand are expanding. ing formats have proven effective. As BRICS and the African states have for our discussions and the issues we similar development goals in many intend to address, these are issues respects. In 2015, the BRICS summit in relevant for a vast majority of coun- Russia adopted the large-scale BRICS tries and economies around the Strategy for Economic Partnership. world. The sky is the limit for us. The We need to think about involv- same applies to politics and security. ing our African partners and friends These are the subjects we dis- in the work of each of the areas we cussed and on which we have adopt- identified then: the economy, finance, ed decisions or coordinated positions. and food security. You may see, regarding the non- Russia has always given priority deployment of weapons in space, it to the development of relations with among other things, the construc- boils down to security and the arms African countries, based on long- tion of plants manufacturing compo- race, or rather the prevention of an standing traditions of friendship and nent parts and assembly works. arms race in this particular case. mutual assistance. We have recently The implementation of these joint We also talked about fighting ter- held a number of high-level contacts, projects will serve to strengthen the rorism, but is this not a vital task fac- including with many of the leaders industrial potential, support local ing many countries? In this context, present in this room. businesses and create new and well- we spoke about Syria, of course, and Russia's trade with African states paid jobs. On the whole, this will my colleagues welcomed our idea grew by more than 25 percent in lead to an improvement in living of encouraging a more active con- 2017. Food supplies increased by 38 standards and a solution of social tribution to humanitarian aid to the percent, metals – by 30, machinery problems in African states. Syrian people, which is an absolutely and equipment – by 24 percent. Russia has a vested interest in natural desire. Russian businesses are interested intensifying interaction with African The fourth issue we discussed in working with African partners in regional and sub-regional organ- concerned the industrial revolution. a variety of areas, including industry, isations, primarily with the African RUSSIA, AFRICA, BRICS This is happening in Russia and the agriculture, healthcare, communica- Union as well as the Southern African other leading and emerging econo- tions, geology and mining. I will give Development Community. In Johannesburg () there was the 10th summit BRICS, where the leaders of , Russia, mies. Why did our colleagues sup- just a few examples of Russian com- The amount of Russian assistance India, China and South Africa were to consider the current situation and prospects for cooperation port our proposal on strengthening panies’ interaction with countries to Africa exceeded one billion dol- within BRICS in various areas, the development of BRICS and priorities of the strategic partnership. our cooperation in the humanitarian represented at this forum. lars in 2017. Russian contributions to They will also discuss important current issues on the global and regional agenda, including problems area, as well as in culture, cinema and I would like to note in particu- the World Food Programme fund are of joint counteraction to modern challenges and threats. They also discussed important current issues sport? Because this is what brings us lar that Russia plans to increase its constantly growing. Russia is the fifth on the global and regional agenda, including problems of joint counteraction to modern challenges closer together and creates a natural assistance to the development of biggest contributor to the UNIDO and threats. The summit programme included a meeting between the BRICS leaders and invited basis for interaction between people. the national energy sector in African Industrial Development Fund. leaders of African and other countries. was held a number of bilateral talks with the The Prime Minister of India said it states. We are implementing prom- Considerable funds are remitted heads of state and government participating in the summit. was a very good idea because we can ising oil and gas projects with a to the World Health Organisation for organise sporting events like a mini- number of countries, such as Angola, the fight against non-infectious dis- ummit participants dis- Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, they have many shared interests and Olympics for the BRICS countries, a Mozambique, and Gabon. eases on the African continent. Our cussed steps to further Rwanda, Senegal, the Seychelles, common approaches to addressing sports mini-festival that could include In the nuclear power industry, work to combat the Ebola virus has improve the BRICS format, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and challenges that are relevant to all of national sports, which are not gen- where Russia is a technological lead- proved highly efficient. S promote political, security Zimbabwe. The meeting was also humanity, including Russia. erally known in other countries but er, we offer our African partners the Russia has for years trained and trade cooperation, and attended by the heads of Argentina In fact, there is no formal leader could be interesting for our countries. creation of an entire industry on a national professional personnel for coordinate efforts regarding regional (the current chair of the G20), Turkey within BRICS. All decisions are taken This is a natural way to bring mil- turnkey basis. Agreements on coop- countries of the continent. Currently, problems, including the developments (the current chair of the Organisation by consensus with full respect for lions of people, or even hundreds of eration in the field of atoms for peace thousands of Africans are being edu- in Syria and the Middle East in general, of Islamic Cooperation) and Jamaica the interests of all the participants millions or billions of people closer have been signed with a number cated in Russia. We will continue to a settlement on the Korean Peninsula (the current chair of the Caribbean in this organisation. This is one of together, considering that the BRICS of countries in the region, while in build up cooperation in this sphere. and the Iranian nuclear programme. Community). its key advantages. Today, we also countries account for nearly half of some of them the work has acquired In conclusion, I would like to inform Vladimir Putin attended a meet- At the summit President of Russia mentioned the fact that many coun- the world’s population. a practical dimension. All these proj- you that we are studying the idea of ing of BRICS leaders with delega- Vladimir Putin said: ‘The advantage of tries are showing an interest in what Africa is one of the world’s ects will be of strategic importance holding a Russia-Africa summit with tion heads from invited African states BRICS as a format is that it is free of all BRICS is doing. most rapidly developing regions. for Africa, where, according to differ- the participation of heads of African and chairs of international associa- the red tape you find in many other BRICS Plus and an outreach for- According to the UN, the population ent estimates, as many as 600 million states. This could be preceded by rel- tions. Those invited included the associations like this. As President of mat have already been created to of this continent will reach 2.5 billion people still live without electricity. evant meetings of prominent business leaders of African countries, namely, Brazil, Michel Temer said today, BRICS this effect. For now, we agreed to by 2050. The level of urbanisation in A considerable part of Russian ini- people, experts, and public figures; Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Gabon, is an organic association of countries rely on these formats for expanding Africa is increasing as well: the pro- tiatives provides for localising indus- I intend to discuss this with representa- Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, that have many things in common: our reach and drawing into our orbit portion of the population living in trial businesses in Africa, including, tives of African countries.’ /IA&MG/

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gate the results of illegal actions, but also prevent them at all. To this end the visitors of the exhibition will be able to see small arms, equipment and gear for special-purpose units, as well as assets for protection of borders and critical installations. Rosoboronexport is facing a rich business program on the sidelines of the event. The company is open to discussions of a variety of aspects of military and technical cooperation with Sub-Saharan African countries. 'Rosoboronexport already takes advantage of a comprehensive approach to cooperation with coun- tries of the region. We offer our partners not only end products, but also the required aftersales support throughout the life cycle, training of specialists, and establishment of The first Soviet state intermediary agency for military-technical cooperation maintenance facilities. Moreover, we are in negotiations with some coun- with foreign countries was created on 8th May 1953 after the USSR Council RUSSIAN DEFENSE tries to set up licensed production of of Ministers had decided on forming the General Engineering Department Russian military equipment in their within the then Ministry of Domestic and Foreign Trade. Other special foreign territories,' adds Alexander Mikheev. trade bodies were created later on to provide for further expansion of military- It is important to remember that only Rosoboronexport has technical cooperation activities. In the late 1990s there were two federal state INNOVATIONS the right to supply the world mar- unitary enterprises in Russia acting as state arms exporters Rosvoorouzhenie ket with a full range of arms and State Corporation and Promexport. military equipment manufactured In November 2000 the two enterprises were merged into a single one – Rosoboronexport Advances Cooperation by Russia’s defense industrial com- plex and approved to be exported. Rosoboronexport Federal State Unitary Enterprise, the sole state intermediary with Sub-Saharan African Countries Rosoboronexport accounts for more for export/import of defence products, by the Presidential Decree No. 1834 than 85% of Russia's arms exports. dated 4th November 2000 aimed at restructuring the system of military and Rosoboronexport is among the Rosoboronexport, a member of the Rostec Corporation, is to set up a joint Russian exposition technical cooperation of the Russian Federation with foreign states, and at AFRICA AEROSPACE & DEFENCE 2018, an international conference and exhibition of military major operators in the world market improving its performance. Since September the 1st, 2014 Rosoboronexport equipment for all services is to take place at Waterkloof Centurion AFB in Pretoria, South Africa, for arms and military equipment. This on September 19-23. year JSC Rosoboronexport will mark has been operating as a joint stock company. its 18th anniversary. FRICA AEROSPACE & pirates at sea. Besides, Sub-Saharan attention piqued by the Mi-171Sh Rosoboronexport was set up DEFENCE is the most countries contribute troops to peace- military transport helicopter, Mi-35 by RF President’s Decree as a fed- important market- keeping missions conducted under gunship with troop-caring capacity, eral state unitary enterprise tasked 'A ing event, gathering auspices of the UN and African Union. and ANSAT. to implement the national policy representatives from Rosoboronexport's display at Rosoboronexport also expects in the area of military-technical the most part of Sub-Saharan Africa. AFRICA AEROSPACE & DEFENCE 2018 foreign delegates to show a keen cooperation between Russia and Rosoboronexport consider these has been arranged with due account interest in Russia's Army equipment, foreign countries. Since 1 July 2011 states as strategic and long-stand- of needs of security agencies in Africa. namely the BTR-80A/82A armored Rosoboronexport has been operat- ing partners. Just over the past two The booth houses 280-plus pieces of personnel carrier and Tigr special- ing as an open joint stock company. years we signed 20-plus contracts military equipment, developed and purpose police vehicle. Of all air Rosoboronexport operates under with them. Our estimates suggest manufactured by Russian defense defense assets supplied to Africa, the strict supervision of the Russian that the regional market of military enterprises. particularly popular in the region are President, the Russian Government equipment will demonstrate stable Russian export to the region the Pantsir-S1 gun and missile AD and in full conformity with the UN growth,' says Rosoboronexport's makes emphasis on aviation equip- system, as well as Verba and Igla-S arms control treaties and the relevant Director General Alexander Mikheev. ment. Company's specialists believe MANPADS. Navies will see patrol international agreements. The positive dynamic of the arms that the most promising export boats of various types. The official status of the exclu- market in Sub-Saharan Africa is attrib- future faces the Su-30 family of mul- Security agencies in the Sub- sive state intermediary agency gives uted to several factors. These include tirole fighters, MiG-29M/M2 multirole Saharan African countries pay special Rosoboronexport unique opportuni- international terrorism, Islamic radi- tactical fighter, and Yak-130 combat- attention to various security solu- ties to expand long-term mutually calism, and still persisting threat of trainer. African partners also get their tions in an attempt to not only miti- beneficial cooperation with foreign

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company seeks to operate flexibly and efficiently by using modern Core areas of activities of Rosoboronexport and advanced marketing and cus- • Export / import of all types of conventional tomer settlement methods. The spe- weapons, military and dual-use equipment cial exporter cooperates with more than 700 Russian defense-indus- and services. trial enterprises and organizations, • Organization of licensed production of which enables it to offer partner armaments and military equipment abroad, countries the comprehensive and joint R&D efforts with foreign partners. cost-effective solutions for strength- ening their defense capability and • Maintenance and repair of earlier supplied national security. weaponry and military equipment. By concluding export contracts, • Modernization of Russian-made weapons Rosoboronexport supports the and military equipment. Russian defense industry, which is especially important under difficult • Training foreign specialists in Russia and conditions in the global market. customer countries in the operation and High-tech products are in increased maintenance of supplied military equipment. demand in the world arms mar- • Technical assistance in the construction ket today and thus the company is interested in developing smart of military infrastructure facilities: defense manufacturing in Russia. In addi- plants, airfields, depots, ranges, training tion, Rosoboronexport is actively centers. involved in a number of charitable and sponsorship projects. The com- pany provides assistance to military special programs and projects for Rosoboronexport is the only state-owned arms trade hospitals, military historical muse- exporting products to specific coun- Russian export to the region makes emphasis on company in the Russian Federation authorized to ums, and children's educational insti- tries have been developed based on aviation equipment. Company's specialists believe that tutions. Rosoboronexport supports a comprehensive analysis of the arms export the full range of military and dual-purpose major sporting events and various markets and foreign partners’ needs. the most promising export future faces the Su-30 family products, technologies and services. It is a subsidiary of sports federations, acts as sponsor Rosoboronexport seeks to operate of multirole fighters, MiG-29M/M2 multirole tactical and partner of the largest industrial flexibly and efficiently in the market, the Rostec Corporation. Founded on 4 November, 2000, exhibitions and cultural events held using modern and advanced mar- fighter, and Yak-130 combat-trainer. African partners now Rosoboronexport is one of the leading world arms in Russia and abroad. keting and customers' settlement also get their attention piqued by the Mi-171Sh military Rosoboronexport pursues a mar- methods. exporters to the international market. Its share in Russia's keting strategy targeted to expand Foreign customers are offered transport helicopter, Mi-35 gunship with troop-caring military exports exceeds 85 percent. Rosoboronexport the geography, range and volume package solutions for national sys- capacity, and ANSAT. of export deliveries. A number of tems intended to defend land, air cooperates with more than 700 enterprises and organizations in the Russian defence industrial complex. and seaside borders, which fea- ture the optimal trade-off between Russia maintains military technical cooperation with cost and performance. These solu- more than 100 countries around the world. tions may include both the supply of military products and services and organization of licensed pro- partners, provide guaranteed state The special exporter makes pains- duction in customer countries, support of all export-import opera- taking efforts on a daily basis to the setting-up of joint ventures tions, and strengthen Russia’s leader- increase Russian arms exports result- to manufacture and maintain ship in the world arms market. ing in more than a thousand contract equipment, as well as joint R&D The main result of biography of documents signed with foreign cus- efforts. Rosoboronexport widely Rosoboronexport, despite the difficult tomers every year. Over the period uses the optimal offset programs. economic conditions and fierce, often of its operation in the international With regard to foreign customers’ unfair, competition in the global arms market, Rosoboronexport has deliv- interests and the opportunities market, that company have managed ered hundreds of thousands of units of the Russian defense industrial not only to carry its sales, but also of military equipment and weapons complex to increase its exports, significantly enlarge its footprint in worth more than US$ 120 billion to Rosoboronexport pays much atten- the traditional and new arms markets. 115 countries. tion both to major billion-dollar Through integrated marketing strate- Rosoboronexport pays great contracts and small deals worth gies, company have ensured that order attention to both major billion dol- the hundreds of thousands to sev- book today exceeds US$ 46 billion. lars contracts and small deals. The eral millions of dollars. /IA&MG/

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Denisov, Director General of High- Precision Weapons, JSC ‘in view of defense and industrial sector mission we are considering well-timed and full fulfillment of purchase obliga- tions as a priority task.‘ According to military experts among the calling cards of the com- pany is first of all the above-men- tioned ‘Pantsir-S1‘ air defense gun and missile system made by Tula instrument design bureau (KBP), ship-based ‘Palma‘ air defense artil- lery system armed with ‘Sosna-R‘ mis- siles, ‘Kapustnik-B‘ fire control system, ‘Kornet-E/EM‘, ‘Metis-M1‘ antitank mis- sile systems, ‘Krasnopol‘, ‘Arkan‘ guid- Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) rates can hardly be overestimated. There ed missile systems and others. The the High-Precision Weapons Holding is a fast growing number of high majority of weapons being exported from Russia at 39. precision systems and importance by High-Precision Weapons is second Such a success can be explained of tasks performed with them in the to none in the world in terms of per- by increasing deliveries both to biggest armies of the world. Thus, formance and efficiency. the Armed Forces of the Russian over the recent five years Russian An average annual increase of the Federation and to the foreign mar- Armed Forces have had increasing company‘s export deliveries is 25-40% ket. According to an SIPRI expert, ‘the purchase volumes. that is certainly a world record in Russian companies ride the ground- An average annual increase of the HIGH-PRECISION the sector of high precision weap- swell of boosts in military spending company‘s export deliveries is 25-40% ons. Middle East, Africa, Arabian Gulf and arms export. Eleven companies that is certainly a world record in countries and India are among the from the top 100 list are Russian ones. the sector of high precision weapons. most stable importers of the compa- Their income has increased by a total Middle East, North Africa, Persian Gulf WEAPONS ny-made products. Recently there has of 48.4%‘. It also can be noted that countries and India are among the been also increasing export activity in the High-Precision Weapons Holding most stable importers of the compa- the markets of Southeast , Latin belongs to the top 10 world‘s defen- ny-made products. Recently there has The Russian Holding creates the best innovative America, Central and South Africa. sive rankings by an overall production been also increasing export activity in Besides, according to military experts and supply increase rate. the markets of Southeast Asia, Latin there is every reason to believe that The weight of the holding com- America, Central and South Africa. weapons for Africa and other regions by 2020 export delivery volume of pany and its products in terms of Besides, according to military experts High-Precision Weapons Holding strengthening defensive power of there is every reason to believe that Products of the High-Precision Weapons Holding (part of Rostec Corporation) are well known all may have been increased twice. It Russian army and delivery of the by 2020 export delivery volume of over the world, including in the African countries. Russian brands like ‘Pantsir-S1‘, ‘Kapustnik-B‘, is clearly seen at nearly every inter- newest weapons to word markets High-Precision Weapons Holding may ‘Metis-M1‘, ‘Bur’, ‘Kornet-E/EM’ and others made by High-Precision Weapons Holding are national armament exhibition where determining technological and combat future of high-precision systems all over the world. This the holding company takes part, its Russian holding is the primary designer and manufacturer of Russian high precision weapons is products (both at displays and open engaged in producing the world‘s best types of high precision weapons. Professionals and guests sites) are leading objects of regard for of the AFRICA AEROSPACE & DEFENCE 2018 may fully see it in the exhibition. experts and ordinary visitors. This is also because everybody wants to take ussian High-Precision V.A. , All-Russian The weight of the holding com- a closer look at famous ‘Pantsir-S1‘ or Weapons holding (was Scientific Research Institute Signal, pany and its products in terms of ‘Kornet-E/EM‘ and meet the people founded in 2009) being and others. Most of them are nation- strengthening defensive power of who create the most efficient and R mostly world leaders in al and international leaders in their Russian army and delivery of the advanced weapons in the world. their production and segments. newest weapons to word markets High-Precision Weapons Holding technology segments. The hold- Holding is the world largest sci- can hardly be overestimated. There plays an increasingly important role ing consists of a number of larg- ence and technology complex is a fast growing number of high on the world arms market. The hold- est leading defense enterprises that engaged in developing and creat- precision systems and importance ing is the Russian largest developer are well known on the world arms ing high-precision weapon systems of tasks performed with them in the and manufacturer of the most modern market. It is sufficient only to men- for combat tactical zones. The com- biggest armies of the world. Thus, and innovative high-precision weap- tion such brands as Shipunov KBP pany being a member of Rostec over the recent five years Russian ons. The importance and potential of Instrument Design Bureau, Tula Arms Corporation, the world largest engi- Armed Forces have had increas- the Russian holding increase world- Plant, Tulatochmash, Nudelman neering corporation, is among the ing purchase volumes. Export vol- wide as well: On a scale of the top Precision Engineering Design Bureau, leading designers of state-of-the-art umes of the latest weapons are also 100 weapons manufacturers in the Kovrov Electromechanical Plant, weapons in the world. increasing. According to Alexander world, the Stockholm International

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Among absolute masterpieces ditions under enemy ECM and optical assets, causing high consumption of including obscured and low-contrast acknowledged by experts is ‘Kornet- jamming at ranges up to 8-10 km. expensive surface-to-air missiles. targets – firing points, engineering EM‘ long-range antitank missile The ‘Kornet-E/EM‘ system com- The well-known ‘Krasnopol‘ artil- constructions, concealed vehicles and system, which in term of versatility, prises: combat vehicle with two lery guided projectile (AGP) devel- equipment. efficiency and reliability is considered automatic launchers and operator‘s oped by KBP Instrument Design This fact is also confirmed by for- to be a unique product of today. This panel with a display; battery com- Bureau (Tula, Russia) is in service with eign specialists. As reported by US multipurpose 24-hour high preci- mander‘s reconnaissance and control the Russian Army and with armies sources, 75% of combat operations sion system is designed to engage vehicle, equipped with combined sur- of several other countries. ‘Krasnopol‘ in Iraq involved guided ammunition ground and air targets. It is capable veillance system including TV, IR and showed itself very well at demonstra- firing against targets with low ther- of killing both modern and advanced radar reconnaissance aids, navigation, tion tests, battle exercises and local mal signature. As noticed by the US tanks including those equipped with communication and data exchange conflicts when fired from both the152 specialists ‘The use of ‘fire-and-forget‘ reactive armor. As a matter of fact systems, automated control suite and mm artillery systems (D-20, 2S3, 2S3M, ammunition in this situation is com- ‘Kornet-E/EM‘ is a versatile defensive weapon system (‘Kornet-E/EM‘ ATGM 2S19) and foreign-made 155 mm artil- plicated and expensive‘. and offensive mean which can be also and PKTM machine-gun), guided mis- used during local conflicts with fast sile with HE warhead with impact and moving battles. In addition to engag- proximity fuses and firing range of ing any tanks ‘Kornet-E/EM‘ can easily up to 10 km; an antitank guided mis- fight any light-armored equipment, sile with a maximum firing range of ensure crossing fortifications, provide 8000 m and shaped charge warhead protection against air weapons (UFV, armour penetration of 1100-1300 mm have been increased twice. It is clear- in its class but among all other defen- helicopters and so on) at a distance of which enables the ‘Kornet-E/EM‘ sys- ly seen at nearly every international sive means generally. up to 10km. tem to engage modern and future armament exhibition where the hold- One of the newest defensive sen- ‘Kornet-E/EM‘ features the mod- tanks bearing in mind the tendency ing company takes part, its products sation from High-Precision Weapons ern ‘fire and forget‘ principle, where to growth of their armour protection. (both at displays and open sites) are Holding was the presentation of targets are killed almost automati- Such performance specifications leading objects of regard for experts anti-aircraft artillery weapon system cally to reduce psychophysical load, endow ‘Kornet-E/EM with the high- and ordinary visitors. ‘Pantsir-ME‘ in Saint-Petersburg in skill requirements and preparation est target handling capability among It is no coincidence that current- 2017. The creation of new innovative time. ‘Kornet-EM‘ is also popular for similar existing and future systems ly ‘Pantsir-S1‘ is among the top 10 defense complex confirms the fact its mobility and easy-to-use capabil- – min. 3-4 targets per minute at ranges rated ground weapons in the world. that Russian High Precision Weapons ity. It is manufactured in two versions, up to 5 km. Thus, in case the weapon Escalation of tensions, military opera- Holding is one of the world leaders they are tripod-mounted hand-held systems are positioned at a stand-off tions in unstable regions, all this only in creating modern weapons. There version (to augment antitank defense range from enemy tanks (more than adds the Russian air defense system a was an absolute sensation in the of attacking and defending ground 4 km) a single ‘Kornet-E/EM‘ battery fair-minded attractiveness to strength- world of military innovation. The sys- troops and field artillery) and version of 9 combat vehicles is able to repulse Holding is the world largest science and technology en defensive power of many countries. tem provides the ultimate protection mounted on small vehicles (car, APC, an attack (i.e. destroy min. 50% of Besides, its geographical application is against modern air threats, including IFV and others). targets) of enemy tank (М1А2 class) complex engaged in developing and creating high- extending. Military exercises and tests small-size unmanned aerial vehicles. ‘Kornet-E/EM‘ multipurpose mis- battalion (58 tanks). Actually, such precision weapon systems for combat tactical zones. show that ‘Pantsir-S1‘ can be properly The naval missile and anti-aircraft sile system provides for engagement mission may be accomplished by two used both in sand storm and severe artillery weapon system ‘Pantsir-ME‘ of modern and future tanks, various battery salvos, destroying 32-34 tanks, The company being a member of Rostec Corporation, conditions of polar night. In addition to provides the ultimate protection fortifications (pillboxes, bunkers) and i.e. 55-60% of the battalion. The time the world largest engineering corporation. that, being equipped with many heavy against modern air threats, including low-velocity aerial targets (helicop- required to accomplish the mission weapons ‘Pantsir-S1‘ remains highly low-flying and small-size unmanned ters, assault aircrafts and UAVs) in will not exceed 1 minute, allowing maneuverable, all-terrain, easy-to-use. aerial vehicles. day&night and adverse weather con- to avoid casualties, since the enemy lery systems (M109 family, G5, G6 and Therefore, in foreseeable future Besides, it is capable of steady killing tanks will not be able to reach their Bofors). the systems with semi-active laser the wide range of targets including effective firing distance. Both Russian-made (1D20, 1D22, homing will be in demand, as judg- low-flying air ones. UAV on a reconnaissance mission LTsD-3M developed by Polyus, ing by the experience gained during It goes without saying that when lets enemy well in advance disclose Moscow) and foreign-made (DHY307 the recent years nature of probable you talk about Tula KBP you should defence, give accurate target designa- made by CILAS, France) laser desig- armed conflicts has changed and artil- anyway mention its famous ‘Pantsir-S1‘ tion for firing over-the-horizon muni- nators/rangefinders are used for the lery missions, in particular, are accom- air defense gun and missile system tions, record and transmit information ‘Krasnopol‘ system. plished not by means of a massive designed to defend military, adminis- on army relocations both during oper- Despite of the fact that a num- attack but means of engagement of trative and industrial assets and districts ations near the line of contact with ber of countries have been conduct- selected targets, including urban war- against airplanes, helicopters, cruise enemy and in the rear. This results in ing intensive research work aimed at fare operations in presence of civilians. missiles and high precision weapons, significant increase in casualties and development of self-contained mm- Accomplishment of such missions smart air bombs and remotely-con- possible failures of combat mission waveband and IR-wave band seekers, requires participation of a human trolled vehicles as well as to augment performance. From the point of view the artillery ammunition load should being in selection of a target. air defense forces when repelling air of engagement, UAVs are difficult comprise highly precise ammunition The field experience of the strikes and kill light-armored vehicles. targets due to low altitude of flight. with semi-active laser homing head ‘Krasnopol‘ system, new demands Today ‘Pantsir-S1‘ is possibly the most Moreover, in case of mass application because main task of conventional made by the future operational tac- famous and popular weapon not only they are a teaser for the air defence artillery is to engage observed targets, tics for artillery guided weapons with

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laser semi-active homing became the the new method of grenade-launch- The ‘reactive-active‘ propulsion 10 links each. Loaded rounds are reason to produce a new generation er (flame-thrower) rounds propulsion. principle implies jet thrust accelera- placed in paper cartridges and put high precision artillery system, which Further, based on the design of tion of the grenade placed in a barrel in sealed metal boxes 48 pieces each. is characterized by the following RPO PDM-A, KBP developed a small- fixed to the jet engine and simultane- Rate of fire is 400 shots per minute. improvement directions: size grenade-launcher system (SGLS) ous active acceleration in the moving AGS-30 is equipped with mechan- • Extension of firing range; ‘BUR‘. The wide range of missions and barrel due to gas bleeding from the ical and optical sights. According to • enhancement of AGP lethal- specific requirements of a number of engine chamber. Further, the barrel customer‘s choice the launcher may ity providing for total engagement of defence and law enforcement agen- and engine stop, inducing additional be fitted with day-and-night sight- strongly fortified targets; cies, for which this multifunctional acceleration to the grenade. ing system. It can also use radar • increase of relative frequency of weapon was intended, determined Thus, the energy induced to the sight to monitor situation and con- combat use under conditions of wind, a need for system approach to its grenade is increased (doubled) and duct aiming fire in zero optical vis- cloudiness, night; development. accordingly grows the muzzle velocity ibility conditions. • use of automated FCS; The launcher features a metal compared to that of the conventional This grenade launcher has a num- • simplification of AGP handling in plate with a dove-tail side-rail for design grenade launchers with simi- ber of advantages which ensure its terms of fire preparation and loading; mounting the sights which are lar container length. However, high uniqueness in close combat. Small zeroed with a particular launcher. grouping of shots is maintained. size and its mount design features range engagement asset. Further, The grip incorporates a miniature The efficiency rate was practically ensure quick firing position change, According to military experts there is every reason to the introduction of various types of generator providing an electric pulse proved in the course of the system capability of shooting from windows believe that by 2020 export delivery volume of High- warheads has considerably broad- required for launch. The grenade- testing at KBP and by subcontractors. and unprepared positions. Thanks to ened their application range. Their launcher rounds comprise a launch Creation of highly efficient and wide limits of traverse one can quickly Precision Weapons Holding may have been increased high combat power (comparable to container, motor and grenade itself. at the same time easy in operation switch fire upon a sudden target. In twice. It is clearly seen at nearly every international that of artillery projectiles), as well The container and motor are uniform grenade launching system allows travel position mount and grenade as small dimensions and low weight, for all types of rounds, whereas only engagement of most targets in launcher can be densely folded and armament exhibition where the holding company takes allowing employment as shoulder- a grenade payload varies. However, close-range battle, as well as flexible carried on back slings. AGS-30 has part, its products are leading objects of regard for weapon, turns them into one of the the warhead is designed in such main infantry fire support means in a a way that the payload variation experts and ordinary visitors. wide range of missions. does not affect the exterior ballis- The experience of law enforce- tics, allowing employment of optical With the said purpose KBP devel- tile; provides flexible cyclogram of ment and counter-terrorist opera- sights for firing all types of grenades. oped the ‘Krasnopol-M2‘ system that onboard systems activation on the tions shows that in most cases such The governmental testing of ‘BUR‘ provides the following advantages trajectory to ensure optimal guid- missions take place in urban areas SGLS is successfully completed. The over the standard ‘Krasnopol‘ system: ance trajectories; the ‘Krasnopol-M2‘ or separate buildings. This elimi- small-size grenade-launching system the firing range of the new system FCS provides automated fire control nates the possibility or hampers the is intended for: engagement of man- is significantly extended; new pro- and input of the projectile flight employment of combat vehicles power in urban environment, inside jectile lethality is almost two times time cyclogram into projectile; FCS for engagement lightly-armoured buildings, fortifications, as well as higher than that of a standard ensures day-and-night combat appli- vehicles and low-vulnerable tar- exposed on various terrain (includ- ‘Krasnopol‘ projectile and provides cation and automated calculation of gets concealed in shelters or terrain ing mountainous areas); inactivation unconditional kill of future tanks and the system‘s firing settings. and unreachable for the small-arms. of soft-skinned and lightly-armoured strongly fortified fire positions; does The rocket-assisted grenade Under such circumstances the weap- vehicles. The system allows firing not require mating of two sections launchers earned a reputation of con- on should be extremely light-weight from limited space rooms. The sys- unlike in the ‘Krasnopol-M2‘ projec- venient, efficient and popular close (to allow higher ammunition carry- tem ensures reliable firing within ing capacity), highly maneuverable the whole operational temperature (small dimensions) and accurate, as range: from minus 40оС to plus 60оС well as possess long firing range and and in adverse conditions. powerful warhead. While developing the SGLS the KBP Instrument Design Bureau designers managed to create a response to the changing combat been used by Russian Army and have been over a long time involved highly accurate rocket assisted gre- environment due to employment of National Guard units. in the researches aimed to extend nade launcher allowing effective various warheads. The system may The above-shown products are the firing range and enhance accu- engagement of wide range of targets become a demanded light weapon examples of the highest level and racy of grenade-launching (flame- depending on the mission scenario for various services of defence and quality of weapons made by High- thrower) system rounds, as well as at ranges up to 650 m. To guarantee law enforcement agencies. Precision Weapons company. So far increase the payload relative to the high accuracy of firing a ‘reactive- Another defense masterpiece by High-Precision Weapons is certainly total weight of the weapon. The R&D active‘ grenade propulsion principle High-Precision Weapons is 30mm among the key designers of high pre- resulted in rocket-assisted infantry was introduced, since standard antipersonnel automatic grenade cision arms worldwide. More details flame-thrower of increased range methods, e.g. increase of the boost- launcher AGS-30 dedicated to kill of its products can be learnt at the and power with thermobaric war- er motor power or employment of manpower and vehicles both on open largest international military exhibi- head (RPO PDM-A), adopted for ser- sustainer motor running during the terrain and in trenches, rooms, behind tion in Africa – AFRICA AEROSPACE & vice with Russian Army in late 2003, flight, lead to increased size and natural and artificial obstacles. The DEFENCE 2018 and at the other arms which proved the efficiency of the weight of the weapon or higher dis- grenade launcher kit includes three shows permanently attended by the

solutions implemented by KBP into persion respectively. ammunition boxes and 18 belts with Russian holding. /IA&MG/

24 International Aviation & Military Guide №8 (26) September, 2018 25 PJSC Tulsky Oruzheiny Zavod 9 mm Special Assault Rifle AS The assault rifle AS is designed to use a special 9-mm cartridge (SP6). It Cartridges types used for the assault rifle AS shooting: is intended for a noiseless and flameless shooting at a distance of 400 m. • SP6 - 9-mm armor-piercing cartridge; Tula became the armory capital of The assault rifle is intended to engage the enemy manpower protected • SP5 - 9-mm sniper cartridge. with fragmentation bulletproof vests and the non-armored vehicles. Russia when the first state arms plant Caliber, mm 9 The design features of the assault rifle AS are: was founded there. For almost all mili- • high characteristics in the accuracy of fire and closely-grouped fire Weight of assault rifle with an empty magazine 2,5 and without sights, kg tary state enterprises Tulsky Oruzheiny are achieved due to an original design of the assault rifle barrel; Zavod had become the rational grain • high hitting is guaranteed due to the subsonic velocity of a bullet Assault rifle dimensions, mm: length with unfolded stock 878 which set in motion the national mili- (noiseless shooting is possible); length with folded stock 615 taty-industrial complex and foremost to • a silencer is an assault rifle integral part, its design provides a no width with unfolded stock without sights 60 Tula defense industry. replacement usage during the assault rifle service life; width with folded stock without sights 80 Founded by a decree of Peter the Great • a folding metal buttstock and quick detachable silencer make it Firing range, m: with an open optic sight Up to 400 possible to reduce assault rifle dimensions; with a night sight Up to 300 of February 15, 1712 Tulsky Oruzheiny • mounting seats for optical and night sights; Bullet muzzle velocity, mps Up to 295 Zavod counts a lot of monumental • absolute safe handling is guaranteed with safeties. moments in its rich biography. The 9mm assault rifle AS (index 6P30) is an automatic , its The main type of assault rifle shooting is automatic. A cartridge Shooting mode Single and automatic Russian Army won more than one great automatic operation is based on the work of the energy of powder gases, feeding is provided out of a detachable double-column sector Magazine capacity, cartridges 20 which leak out of the barrel bore to the gas chamber, barrel bore locking is magazine with the cartridges located in a chess-board order. The victory thanks to the weapon produced Working temperature rate, ᵒС From -50 to +50 by Tula skilled gunsmiths. The legendary provided with the bolt turning round its longitudinal axis at 6 locking lugs. magazines are interchangeable. Maxim gun, Nagant Revolver, 3-line Mosin As in the past nowadays plant workers of modernized Anti-tank guided missile rifle were manufactured here, in plant allot most of the manufacturing time to mili- Kornet is mastered. Within the federal pro- 9 mm Special Sniper Rifle VSS The rifle VSS is designed to shoot a special 9-mm sniper cartridge (SP5) and is intended for a noiseless shooting at a distance of 400 m. shops. Here and today the richest master tary products. By the Defense Procurement gram Ratnik the order for production of Caliber, mm 9 The design features of the VSS rifle are: traditions of the past and raise new crafts- and Acquisition the enterprise produc- small arms is executed (including Special Rifle weight with an empty magazine and 2,6 • high characteristics in the accuracy of fire and closely-grouped fire men for the glory of Russia. es two new articles: Modernized 9-mm Sniper Rifle). without a sight, kg are achieved due to an original design of the assault rifle barrel; The plant went through a great and glo- Special Assault Rifle ASM and Modernized Now PJSC Tulsky Oruzheiny Zavod Rifle dimensions, mm: length 894 • high hitting is guarantied due to the subsonic velocity of a bullet width without sights 60 rious path for more than three centuries. 9-mm Special Sniper Rifle VSSM. They are stands in line with leading defense enter- height without sights 160 (noiseless shooting is possible); Being a part of NPO High Precision Weapons designed for special units of the Ministry prises and continue the glorious traditions Sighting range, m: with an open optic sight Up to 400 • a silencer is a rifle’s integral part, it assures noiseless and flameless for successful development Tulsky Oruzheiny of Defense of the Russian Federation, and of the first Russian arms plant. Especially with a night sight Up to 300 shooting, the silencer’s design provides a no replacement usage during the rifle life service; Zavod has manufacturing base fitted with also for other force structures of Russia important that enterprise does not only Bullet muzzle velocity, mps 282 - 292 • a quick assembling into three parts (stock, silencer and body) makes high-tech equipment, professional stuff perform special combat missions. keep the brand but directs to the future, Shooting mode Single and automatic Magazine capacity, cartridges 10 it comfortable to carry the rifle secretly (in a special bag or case); focused on solving specialized tactical and Output of Anti-tank guided missile having clear plans for continued develop- Working temperature rate, ᵒС From -50 to +50 • absolute harmless handling is guarantied with safeties. strategic tasks, effective management team. Konkurs-M is increasing, manufacturing ment confidence in the future. The main type of assault rifle shooting is automatic. The 9 mm Special sniper rifle VSS (index 6P29-1) is an automatic firearm, A cartridge feeding is provided out of a detachable double-column A common night sight is possible to use. its automatic operation is based on the work of the energy of powder gases sector magazine with the cartridges located in a chess-board order. Cartridges types used for the rifle VSS shooting: Anti-Tank Guided Missile 9M113M of the 'Konkurs-M' System which leak out of the barrel bore to the gas chamber, barrel bore locking is The magazines are interchangeable. • SP5 - 9-mm sniper cartridge; • SP6 - 9-mm armor-piercing cartridge. The guided missile is a part of the antitank missile complex 'Konkurs-M' 9K111M4 which is intended to engage modern vehicles equipped provided with the bolt turning round its longitudinal axis at 6 locking lugs. The rifle is equipped with a sniper optical sight. with the mounted reactive armor, fortified fire emplacements, both moving or stationary surface and afloat targets, low flying helicop- ters at any time and weather conditions. 9 mm Small-Size Assault Rifle AM fragmentation bulletproof vests as well as the non - armored vehicles • SP6 - 9-mm armor-piercing cartridge; The 9M113M missile is launched from a portable launching unit 9P135M-1. at a distance of 200 m. • SP5 - 9-mm sniper cartridge. Main technical characteristics of the guided missile are indicated in the table. The design features of the assault rifle are: Caliber, mm 9 • a magazine quick 'ejection' mechanism; Weight of assault rifle with an empty 2,1 • a metal folding buttstock reduces the overall dimensions during carry- 10-round magazine, kg Missile caliber, mm 135 Assault rifle dimensions, mm: ing and allows to deliver aimed fire with a folded or non-folded stock; length with unfolded stock 640 Firing range, m 75 - 4000 • secret carrying is allowed due to the absence of projections on the length with folded stock 396 assault rifle surface; width 45 Warhead type Tandem cumulative height with a 10 cartridges magazine 160 The 9mm small-size assault • assault rifle dimensions are the same as a submachine gun but Average homogeneous armour equipped and unequipped with an active armour penetra- 750 height with a 20 cartridges magazine 218 rifle AM (index SR3) is an automatic the firing range and hitting effect of the assault rifle are consider- Firing range, m 200 tion with frequency not less 0,5, mm firearm, its automatic operation is ably better; Bullet muzzle velocity, mps 295 Length of container with a missile, mm 282 - 292 based on the work of the energy of powder gases, which leak out • the safety presence assures a safe treatment of the assault rifle. Shooting mode Single and automatic Rate of fire, rpm 840 of the barrel bore to the gas chamber, barrel bore locking is provided A cartridge feeding is provided out of a detachable double-column Package 9М113М.00.00.090 for a missile: Magazine capacity, cartridges 20, 10 sector magazine with the cartridges located in a chess-board order. The dimensions (length, width, height), mm 1380x312x353 with the bolt turning round its longitudinal axis at 6 locking lugs. Quantity of magazines, pcs 2 (10-round magazines) magazines are interchangeable. weight with a missile, kg 49,4 The assault rifle AM is designed to shoot a special 9-mm cartridge 3 (20-round magazines) (SP6) and is intended to engage the enemy manpower wearing Cartridges types used for the assault rifle AM shooting: Working temperature rate, ᵒС From -50 to +50

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starting systems) are versions of the ТV3-117VМА-SBМ1V engine. They are intended for re-engining of the MOTOR SICH Mi-8Т helicopters in order to improve their performance. The ТV3-117VМА-SBМ1V series 3 engine was designed for the Mi-8MSB1-V helicopter (and other AT AAD-2018 similar helicopters). Its power ratings and service conditions correspond MOTOR SICH JSC is a company specialized in the development, to those of the basic TV3-117VMA- manufacture and post-sale support of the gas-turbine aeroengines, SBM1V engine. Its distinctive feature industrial gas-turbine drives, as well as gas-turbine power is electrical starting system. generating sets with these drives. Currently, the Company actively The ТV3-117VМА-SBМ1V series 5 ТV3-117VМА-SBМ1V develops the helicopter industry in . Quality and reliability engine is a new project. This engine series 4Е of the Company’s aeroengines is confirmed by years-long service in is developed in cooperation with more than 100 countries all over the world. 37 of them are on the IVCHENKO-PROGRESS. The engine African continent. has takeoff power of 2800 h.p. and Mi-17 and Mi-24 helicopters, re- versions of the engines with takeoff 2.5-minute OEI power of 3750 h.p. It engine them and upgrade their power from 450 to 495 and from At present, designers of The AI-322F engine was the first after- has higher power due to the changed onboard systems. 630 to 750 h.p. correspondingly. They IVCHENKO-PROGRESS State burning engine which was designed design. Two versions are planned: tur- Today, small aircrafts are in keen are intended for general purpose air- Enterprise and MOTOR SICH JSC and manufactured in Ukraine. boshaft engine for helicopters with demand all over the world. Therefore, craft and trainer aircraft, including develop the D-436-148FM engine for To improve helicopter perfor- takeoff weight from 15 to 16 tons (e.g. MOTOR SICH takes an active part in aerobatic ones (the АI-450CP and the the An-178 transport aircraft with mance in high-mountainous regions for the Mi-38 helicopter), and turbo- activities of IVCHENKO-PROGRESS on АI-450CP-2 versions of the engines). load-carrying capacity from 16 to of countries with hot climate, MOTOR prop engine (ТV3-117VМА-SBМ2) for the development of the AI-450 small- In 2016, the АI-450C engine has 18 tons. It is intended to replace the SICH JSC has developed the TV3- the Аn-140Т class of transport aircraft. sized turboshaft and fam- passed flight tests as part of the An-12 veteran transport aircraft that 117VMA-SBM1V engine with the total MOTOR SICH is working on devel- ily engine. DA50-JP7 seven-seater aircraft pro- Vyacheslav A. Boguslayev, President of Motor Sich JSC is well-known in Africa. service life of 12000 hours/12000 opment, manufacture, and overhaul On April 15, 2015, the АI-450M duced by the world-known Austrian The D-436-148FM engine is a new cycles and the first overhaul period of helicopter gearboxes. The com- version of the engine with take-off DIAMOND AI company. In June 2017, ne of the Company’s suc- version of the D-436-148 engine with of 5000 hours/5000 cycles. pany has mastered overhaul of the power of 400 h.p., 430 h.p. or 465 MOTOR SICH has got Type Certificate cess criteria is participa- the takeoff thrust increased up to In order to increase the customer VR-8A, VR-14, and VR-24 main gear- h.p. depending on the ACS settings for the АI-450С family of engines tion in the international 7900 kgf and the contingency power appeal and competiveness of these heli- boxes for helicopters of the Mi-8, has successfully passed life and cer- (АI-450СМ, АI-450СD). O air shows. MOTOR SICH thrust of 8790 kgf due to application copters, MOTOR SICH has developed Mi-17 and Mi-24 family. MOTOR SICH tification tests. The Company has got DIAMOND develops the DART-450 constantly participates in of more efficient engine units. the ТV3-117VМА-SBМ1V-02K version of and IVCHENKO-PROGRESS are devel- Type Certificate of the IAC Aviation trainer aircraft powered by the AI-450CP aerospace shows in Ukraine, France, In order to increase efficiency, the ТV3-117VМА-SBМ1V engine, which oping the VR-17MS main gearbox, Register for this engine. engine. This airplane was officially dem- , Great Britain, India, China, reduce emission and noise levels, the power specifications are adapted to this which is a new version of the VR-14 This engine is intended for re- onstrated at the Farnborough-2016 air the United Arab and other Company has developed the D-18Т helicopter. The Company has got Type gearbox for the Mi-17 helicopters engining of the Mi-2 helicopters, show for the first time and has sparked countries, including the largest aero- series 3M engine for the Аn-124-100 Certificate of the IAC Aviation Register with take-off weight increased up which are equipped with the obso- great interest of experts. The АI-450С-2 space and defence exhibition in aircraft which is one of the biggest for this engine. to 14 tons. lete GTD-350 engines. and the АI-450СР-2 engines are intend- Africa, the AAD, in the Republic of ramp-type transport aircraft in the The first overhaul period of the These achievements allow There also conducted works on ed for general purpose aircraft, regional South Africa. world. The engine design is unified ТV3-117VМА-SBМ1V-02K engine in MOTOR SICH to overhaul the Mi-8, the АI-450C and АI-450C-2 turboprop passenger aircraft and trainer aircraft, Today, the list of our series-pro- as much as possible with the basic conditions of flight cycles with trans- duced and developed engines for D-18Т series 3 engine. portation of cargoes on the external passenger and transport airplanes MOTOR SICH cooperates with load sling system is 3320 hours/3320 Mi-8MSB includes turboprop and turboprop- IVCHENKO-PROGRESS in the devel- cycles without the need of in-service fan engines with power from 400 to opment of the АI-222 family of replacement of the engine hot sec- 14000 h.p. The most perfect engine engines and manufactures them in tion parts, which is 4 times longer of this type is the D-27 turbopropfan series. These engines may provide than overhaul period of the hot sec- engine. MOTOR SICH also manufac- maximum thrust from 2500 to 3000 tion of the ТV3-117VМА (VМА series tures the D-18Т turbofan engine with kgf, and up to 5000 kgf with the after- 02) engines currently operating in high bypass ratio and thrust from burner installed. the Ka-32 helicopters under the same 1500 to 23400 kgf for the An-124 The AI-222K-25 version of the service conditions. Ruslan and An-225 Mriya, which are engine (without afterburner) and the The ТV3-117VМА-SBМ1V series 1 the biggest transport airplanes in AI-322F version of the engine (with version with electronic-digital ACS is the world. afterburner) are intended for the developed for new rotary-wing proj- It is necessary to mention the L-15A twin-engine subsonic basic and ects. New automated control system D-436-148 engine for the An-148 advanced training aircraft and for the will improve performance of engines passenger aircraft. It complies with L-15B supersonic training aircraft pro- and helicopters. current ICAO requirements and is as duced by Hongdu Aviation Industrial The ТV3-117VМА-SBМ1V series 4 good as similar foreign engines. (Group) Corporation (HAIC), China. and 4Е engines (with air or electrical

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including a new version of the DART- SBM1V Series 4E gas-turbine engines order to reduce the structural weight. 450 aircraft. with electrical starting. The design of structural frame, MOTOR SICH develops the The Mi-8MSB helicopter has engine fuel, oil and cooling systems MS-500V turboshaft engines of new already proved itself as an optimal is changed. generation. These engines will have solution for high-mountain regions. The instrument panel is supple- take-off power from 600 to 1100 h.p. Outstanding altitude performance mented with digital indicators of the They are intended for different heli- of the TV3-117VMA-SBM1V series 4Е engine parameters. 'Glass cockpit' copters with take-off weight from 3.5 engines allows the Operator to use onboard equipment may be installed to 6 tons. helicopter bases at the altitude of up as an option. The MS-500V engine with take-off to 4200 meters. One of the key advantages of the power of 630 h.p. (in May 2014) and The Mi-8МSB helicopter powered upgraded helicopter is its altitude the MS-500V-01 engine with take- by the ТV3-117VМА-SBМ1V series 4Е performance, which opens its way for off power of 810 h.p. (in April 2016) engines has set several world records. export to the mountainous countries. have got Type Certificates of the IAC Among them is an absolute record of On April 18, 2016, the Мi-2 helicopter Aviation Register. level flight altitude in E1 class - 9150 powered by the АI-450М-B engines MOTOR SICH develops the metres, that is 300 m higher than has set a new record of reaching MS-500V-02 version of the engine Mount Everest. seven thousand meter altitude. with take-off power of 1050 h.p. The Mi-8MSB helicopter is distin- Another advantage of the helicop- and the MS-500V-03 version of the guished from similar helicopters by ter: it may be stored without hangar. engine with take-off power of 950 simplicity of maintenance, repair- Almost all similar helicopters do not h.p. (with forward and rear power ability and reliability. The helicopter have such feature. offtake shaft correspondingly). design makes it possible to install a In spite of the fact that the Mi-2 Now, the Company develops wide range of specialized equipment helicopter powered by the AI-450M-B the MS-500V-S family of turboprop for various missions. The helicopter engines belongs to the light heli- engines with take-off power from is equipped with advanced naviga- copters, its transport capabilities are 950 to 1050 h.p. These engines are tional complex complying with EASA rather high. 8 passengers may seat intended for general purpose, trainer and ICAO requirements. in the helicopter cabin (excluding and passenger aircraft. Development and manufacture the pilot). Thus, seating capacity of Nowadays, MOTOR SICH rap- of the light helicopters is one of the the Mi-2 exceeds capacity of more idly develops own Helicopter main lines of MOTOR SICH Helicopter expensive similar foreign helicopters. Program. The Company has created Program. The Mi-2 helicopter pow- MOTOR SICH works at expansion Experimental Design Bureau com- ered by the AI-450M-B engines of commercial capabilities of the heli- prising more than 300 specialists. has become the first certified light copter owing to integration of new This Bureau is certified as the Design helicopter that was developed mission equipment. For example, a Organization by the State Aviation by MOTOR SICH JSC. Main design new original external sling system Administration of Ukraine. change involves re-engining of the is designed in order to increase the MOTOR SICH helicopter pro- helicopter with modern AI-450M-B helicopter load-carrying capacity. duction facilities include modern engines developed by IVCHENKO- New flexible U-shaped fuel tank machining and assembly workshops, PROGRESS SE and manufactured by is designed to ensure passage of the paint removal and application sec- MOTOR SICH. external sling. Another advantage of tion, Flight-Test Complex, Simulator The Mi-2 multipurpose helicopter new design of the external sling sys- Complex for crews training in all powered by the AI-450M-B engines tem is location of lock at the helicop- types of helicopters produced by the differs from other light helicopters ter center of gravity. At present, the Company. by a spacious passenger compart- Company’s tests of the new external Flight-Test Complex has a multi- ment and twin-engine powerplant. sling system are complete. They con- purpose test bench intended for As compared with the Mi-2 helicop- firm the possibility to increase the optimization and ground testing of ter, power of each engine is increased load-carrying capacity by 25% (from airframe components and helicopter from 400 to 430 h.p. 800 to 1000 kg). systems. This helicopter has the following In addition to increased flight MOTOR SICH has established its advantages as compared to the Mi-2 range due to more efficient engines, own science and technology base for helicopter: hourly fuel consumption this parameter may be enhanced due designing, manufacture, testing and is reduced by 30 %; flight range with to installation of the external fuel certification of the helicopters. additional external tanks is increased tanks of higher capacity. Capacity of The Mi-8MSB medium multipur- by 40 %; service ceiling is increased each external fuel tank is 300 liters. pose helicopter with maximum take- from 4 to 5 km. The dual-control helicopter ver- off weight of 12,500 kg is the first Due to the changed shape of sion may be used for training of the implemented project under MOTOR cowlings, the helicopter has received future pilots. The helicopter has one SICH Helicopter Program. The heli- a renovated, more dynamic exter- more advantage for training pur- copter is equipped with a powerplant nal view. The cowlings are made of poses: its design is similar to that of consisting of two TV3-117VMA- advanced composite materials in heavier helicopters of the Mi-8 type.

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ment space is expanded by 1 m3; automatically-driven cargo-and-pas- senger compartment door; large area of the flight compartment windows. At present, the first МSB-2 helicop- ter, which is manufactured at MOTOR SICH, undergoes the cycle of ground and flight tests. Current activity of MOTOR SICH fully meets the criteria of global economy. The corporate strategy is aimed at increase of the production output and marketing of its products, development and commercializing AI-450M of the advanced products, expansion of the sales markets. The Mi-2 helicopters successfully The MSB-2 helicopter is a light participate in the helicopter sports multipurpose helicopter partially championships. Impressive flight char- unified with the Mi-2 helicopter pow- acteristics of these helicopters are ered by the АI-450М-B engines. This well-known. Re-engining significantly model of helicopter has more pow- improves capabilities of the helicopter erful АI-450М-P engines (465 shp as a participant of aviation competitions. each) and new transmission based For treatment of agricultural fields, on the VR-442 main gearbox. Full- the helicopter may be equipped with size mockup of the helicopter was spraying or fertilization system fea- demonstrated at several specialized turing two composite tanks having air shows and exhibitions. total volume of up to 1200 liters. Due to its design features, the The Mi-2 helicopter powered helicopter fits ideally for carriage of MOTOR SICH JSC by the АI-450М-B engines may be passengers, search-and-rescue oper- 15, Motorostroiteley Ave., equipped with equipment for medi- ations and medical evacuation. As Zaporozhye, 69068, Ukraine cal air evacuation. Rescue variant compared with the Mi-2, the MSB-2 Phone: (+38061) 720-48-14 may be equipped with a searchlight, helicopter has the following addi- Fax: (+38061) 720-50-00 a winch for fast lifting of 2 persons, tional advantages: fuel flow rate is E-mail: [email protected] and other mission equipment. reduced by 30 %; cargo compart- http//www.motorsich.com

Mi-2 powered by AI-450M-B engines

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role by designing and developing the As India and Russia now intend fire control system, electronic system, to export BRAHMOS in the inter- guidance system, avionics and materi- national market, it is the advanced als for airframe among other compo- BRAHMOS-A which has gained nents for the missile. In the initial phase, maximum attention. Russia’s Irkutsk NPOM provided its facilities to test all Aviation Plant in particular, has been the technologies needed to develop keen on modifying and integrating and configure the new weapon system. the airborne missile on the Sukhoi-30 Today, the has fighter platforms operational in all the deployed the powerful BRAHMOS on friendly countries of India and Russia. all frontline surface warships while Moreover, with the Russian mili- the is the only land force tary presently equipping itself with in the world which has operation- a large number of modern land, sea alised the land-attack variant of the and air platforms, the prospects for tactical missile. BRAHMOS getting inducted into the A major technological break- in near future through in the BRAHMOS project has certainly brightened. came on 22nd November 2017 when India, with the necessary support BrahMos Aerospace for the first time and backing from Russia, has also successfully test fired the advanced started indigenising the BRAHMOS Today, the BRAHMOS air-to-surface variant of the missile Weapon System. ‘Of course, given from the Indian Air Force’s Sukhoi- that the Indian economy and Indian air-launched cruise missile 30MKI combat aircraft against a sea infrastructure and technology have (ALCM) has become an unparalled target. It became a world record feat improved over the last many decades, for India which showed the coun- what we are now focusing on along precision strike weapon in try’s exclusive capability to launch a with Russian partners is to manufac- terms of range, lethality, and supersonic cruise missile from land, ture and produce more in India using sea, sub-sea and air. technology that is available in Russia effectiveness among world-wide The air-launched BRAHMOS to upgrade our equipment, to manu- conventional airborne weapons. project faced many challenges as facture new equipment and to build it involved the integration of a very upon the successes of the past,‘ says It has given an unprecedented India, Russia aim for new powerful, high-speed missile onboard Dr. Sudhir K Mishra, CEO & MD of fillip to the Indian Air Force’s air a heavy, long-range air superiority BrahMos Aerospace. fighter platform. The Russian-origin Consequently, BrahMos Aerospace combat capability. Sukhoi-30 combat aircraft underwent has successfully tested land-attack breakthroughs in BRAHMOS structural modifications to carry the BRAHMOS with an indigenous seeker including the BRAHMOS-NG (next- BRAHMOS-A whose weight was also and has also carried out ‘life extension generation) and a hypersonic reduced by 500-kg in order to fit it technology‘ tests successfully in recent BRAHMOS-II (K), paving the way for onto the heavy strike fighter. The mis- past with indigenous components. the ‘world’s best and fastest cruise missile programme sile also featured other design refine- Additionally, India and Russia missile project‘ to continue retaining ments, including redesigned fins and have also initiated work on more its legacy position of ‘market leader‘ The world-class BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile system, produced by BrahMos Aerospace, has nose cap, for aerodynamic stability in advanced variants of BRAHMOS, well into the distant future. /IA&MG/ expanded the realm of India-Russia strategic partnership and elevated bilateral defence ties to the early stages of its flight from the a higher level. The joint venture (JV) military programme involving two scientific institutions of supersonic air platform. eminence – India’s DRDO and Russia’s NPOM – has produced a powerful tactical weapon with no The highly intricate mission, backed parallels in the world. The project, which started in 1998 with an initial investment of $250 million by the Russian and Indian Governments having a 50.5% Indian share and 49.5% Russian share, today has become the most successful and the scientific experts of both sides, Defence JV programme in the world. once again brought together all major defence-sector entities, including DRDO, a new-age precision capability. Presently, it is the only has been designed to annihilate high- NPOM, Sukhoi and HAL, to synergise all strike missile with weapon system which can be fired in value land and sea-based enemy tar- their resources and successfully realise land, sea/sub-sea and land-to-land, land-to-sea, sea-to-land, gets with impeccable accuracy, high the BRAHMOS ALCM programme. As air deployability and sea-to-sea, sub-sea-to-land and air-to- speed and deadly firepower. Today, the BRAHMOS air-launched operability, the formi- sea configurations. No other country While the Russian scientists and cruise missile (ALCM) has become an dable BRAHMOS has redefined and in the world has been able to develop engineers contributed in developing unparalled precision strike weapon in influenced warfare tactics and strat- such a highly versatile, multi-role mod- the critical propulsion system, includ- terms of range, lethality, and effective- egies in the . Initially ern weapon for its military. ing the ramjet engine and booster for ness among world-wide conventional developed in anti-ship configuration, Flying at a top speed of Mach 2.8 the missile along with the warhead, airborne weapons. It has given an BRAHMOS has evolved over the years and carrying a powerful warhead of the Indian scientists and technology unprecedented fillip to the Indian Air to establish its impeccable land-attack up to 300 kg, the two-stage BRAHMOS experts played an equally important Force’s air combat capability.

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Rearmament and modernisation is making good progress largely due to the workers of our shipbuilding industry and their professionalism and responsible attitude. The Navy infrastructure, including ship base infrastructure, has also been devel- oping to meet the latest require- ments. The Navy has always been among the first to master scien- tific, technical, engineering and design achievements. Meeting the Navy's current and prospective needs should further stimulate the development and introduction of advanced and innovative technolo- gies and serve as one of the drivers for the technological breakthrough. And this, as experience shows, will The Navy has always been among the first to be inevitably followed by the flow of breakthrough knowledge into master scientific, technical, engineering and design the civilian sector. achievements. Meeting the Navy's current and I am confident that every person who serves in the Navy knows that prospective needs should further stimulate the they have the entire great history development and introduction of advanced and of the Russian Navy behind them, all the outstanding achievements innovative technologies and serve as one of the drivers RUSSIAN NAVY DAY of our predecessors and the valour for the technological breakthrough. And this, as of our respected veterans. I hope the current generation of navy men experience shows, will be inevitably followed by the flow Vladimir Putin and Sergey Shoigu marked the main will honourably continue this great of breakthrough knowledge into the civilian sector. military holiday of summer history. In the last Sunday of July in Russia, traditionally celebrated the Navy Day. This holiday has always been a special celebration of Russian honor, pride and military power of the navy. This year the holiday was especially powerful. An official reception to mark Russia's Navy Day was held at the Admiralty in St Petersburg – Navy capital of Russia. Also in this city there was the Main Naval Parade, and the Supreme Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Putin reviewed it on the Neva River.

uring official reception The high combat readiness and Vladimir Putin said: ‘The effectiveness of the naval forces is a profession of a navy man major component of ensuring the D in our country has always country's military capability and its been an honourable one security, as well as the security of its that personified courage, valour and citizens. And, of course, we will con- dedication. Such respect is well- tinue to implement measures aimed deserved: everyone knows that the at strengthening and developing the naval profession is a difficult and Navy and better equipping its fleet. important work. It means service in This year, the Navy has already the most difficult and rough environ- received four surface vessels, one ments, often involving long separa- anti-terror boat, and three support tions from the family and loved ones. ships. Overall, in 2018 the Navy will But for a navy man, the noble goal receive 26 new ships, cutters and of serving the Fatherland has always vessels, including four ships with the been a top priority. Kalibr missile system.

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been and will remain the underpin- The celebration of Navy Day We have every right to be proud Honour and valour, being true to one’s duty and oath nings of the spectacular victories emphasises the power of the sacred of our Navy, our Naval forces, their have always been and will remain the underpinnings won by our Navy. For more than maritime brotherhood that unites all high-class combat readiness, strate- three centuries now, the Russian fleet Navy bases and units of the Baltic, gic, tactical and operational capabili- of the spectacular victories won by our Navy. For more has enabled Russia to affirm its status Northern, Pacific, Black Sea fleets and ties, as well as the power and beauty than three centuries now, the Russian fleet has enabled as a great naval power, capable of the Caspian Flotilla. of the Russian fleet. standing up for its national interests The Russian Navy has been suc- Our people have always admired the Russia to affirm its status as a great naval power, and protecting its shores. cessful in ensuring our national sailors of our Navy, since only the brave capable of standing up for its national interests and The fleet’s history is personified defence capability, and continues and resilient can shoulder maritime ser- by the courage, valour and spirit of to make a substantial contribution vice, and understand the value of mili- protecting its shores. its sailors and officers. Their devotion to the fight against international tary readiness, strict discipline, unity and to the Fatherland served as a guiding terrorism, while also playing a vital chivalry. Together with having the latest The Main Naval Parade that took aviation, coastal defence troops, and light for bold pioneers, and inspired role in guaranteeing strategic par- knowledge and irreproachable skills in place on the Neva River this year, who are committed to serving to the ship builders to reach new heights ity. Every day dozens of ships and mastering the latest advances in mili- united more than four thousand glory of the Russian Navy. by developing engineering marvels. submarines ensure the defence of tary hardware, these qualities enable Navy personnel from the Baltic, Honour and valour, being true These glorious traditions cannot fail Russia’s interests in any part of the our Navy to deliver on even the most Northern and Black Sea fleets and to one’s duty and oath have always to inspire current generations. World Ocean. complex missions.’ /IA&MG/ the Caspian Flotilla, as well as more than 40 ships and motor boats of various kinds, along with a Navy aviation group all took part in the parade. Before the main part of the parade, the President sailed round the com- bat ships, which were lined up for the parade in the inner harbor of Kronstadt, and welcomed their crews. The President also visited the Peter and Paul Fortress and the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. At the Main Naval Parade Vladimir Putin said: ‘I congratulate all those who guard the maritime boundaries of our Motherland, take part in long- distance expeditions, and all those who have dedicated their lives to the surface and submarine forces, naval

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MEETING ON SPACE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT

In Novo-Ogaryovo (Moscow Region) Vladimir Putin held a business meeting on space sector development. The meeting participants discussed the implementation of the programmes to develop the space sector and measures to ensure its stable growth. The meeting was attended by First Deputy Prime Minister – Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov, Presidential Aide Andrei Belousov, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Aerospace Forces and Commander of the Russian Space Forces Alexander Golovko, and General Director of the Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities Dmitry Rogozin.

resident of Russia Vladimir fully implement all of these projects, eign-made aircraft and even more so, Putin marked: ‘As you know, as well as the experience of designing aircraft made in Russia. They should all a few weeks ago we met complex space equipment and unique be equipped the same way – and we P with the new leadership space exploration competences. propose making it a legal requirement – RUSSIA READY TO HELP of Roscosmos corporation. At the same time, our space industry with GLONASS or GLONASS-GPS mod- Today we will continue analysing the must consistently improve the quality ules in some cases. This will enable Rostec is ready to expand its cooperation with Turkey in creating and developing the republic's space agency. Earlier, situation in the space sector. This sector of its products and works, which should more accurate navigation for the crews. the Turkish satellite Turksat-4A was launched in cooperation with Rosoboronexport (part of Rostec). is of strategic importance for the coun- come at globally competitive prices. We have airports equipped with this try. Its steady and progressive develop- This is the key condition for increasing system, but the planes, which are still ostec is actively devel- extensive expertise in developing craft from 14 countries into relevant ment is essential for building up Russia’s the industry’s commercial potential to mostly foreign-made, do not have oping the space indus- the space industry, and we are ready orbits, including in the interests defence capability and national security, ensure its successful operation on the these units. I would ask you to support try and introducing to expand and strengthen coopera- of the UK, Germany, Italy, China, for enhancing the country’s scientific global market, where competition, or my proposal. I have prepared a report R advanced technologies tion in this sphere.’ , , and the European potential and for creating innovative even rivalry, continues to increase. and will submit it to you today. in various areas of space In addition, through Rosoboron- Space Agency. /IA&MG/ commercial technology. We must create conditions for fruit- And the second question. I would exploration. The engines manu- export and in the interests of for- Space exploration and making ful and coordinated work of all space like to show you an album today after factured by UEC put Soyuz carrier eign customers, Russian aerospace use of the opportunities it offers to industry companies and their person- the meeting. Since April 2014, we have rockets into orbit. Technodinamika industry enterprises create and serve the interests of the economy nel, including designers, engineers been photographing the Crimean produces life support systems for launch spacecraft for various purpos- and social sphere are major areas for and workers. We must also enhance Bridge, while it was being built. From pilots and astronauts, including the es, make ground control complexes, Russia’s technological breakthrough. the financial stability of these com- the first step on each autoshot path, Orlan-MKS space suit and the lat- complexes for receiving and process- Today I suggest discussing the imple- panies and provide additional social 240 paths in all, were shot monthly est ’space’ parachute system. Optical ing data from satellites, and provide mentation of the programmes for the guarantees and incentives for improv- by our satellite-based remote sensing devices designed by Shvabe sense foreign partners with maps created development of the rocket and space ing the professional skills of their devices. Now we have a group of 10 the earth's surface from satellites and based on space images. Specialists industry and additional measures to personnel and for attracting young satellites; in a few years, there will be are also used in the largest observato- from partner countries learn how to ensure its stabile and balanced growth. talented professionals.’ 23. This is also a very important area ries in the world. RT-Chemcomposite carry out thematic processing and Instructions were issued to the After President speech General for the commercialisation of space creates unique composite materials analysis of data obtained by remote Government and Roscosmos in this Director of the Roscosmos State activities. At present we can remotely that can withstand ultra-high tem- sensing of Earth, with support from connection, primarily to increase the Corporation for Space Activities Dmitry monitor how objects change, observe peratures and heavy loads. Rosoboronexport. orbital group, create a super heavy-lift Rogozin said: ‘Based on your instruc- changes in the landscape, changes in ’Rostec and its Turkish partners Rosoboronexport may suggest launch vehicle, implement a manned tions, starting from January 1, 2017, we the natural environment, illegal log- have had a mutually beneficial rela- unique comprehensive projects to flight programme and complete the introduced a new procedure requiring ging and many other things. tionship in various industries for a partners, as in the case when the construction of the Vostochny Space all vehicles produced in Russia or sup- Before the end of this month we will long time. We certainly welcome our first Malaysian astronaut Sheikh Launch Centre. I hope to hear reports plied to Russia to be equipped with be presenting the latest capabilities of partners' intent to develop the space Muszaphar Shukor was sent to the on the implementation of these ERA-GLONASS units. This has already Roscosmos and its orbital group to the industry,’ said Viktor Kladov, Director ISS as part of an offset agreement to instructions today. saved hundreds of lives. We are even federal districts and the regional gov- for International Cooperation and the contract for supplying Su-30MKM It should be noted that Russia has ahead of European practice here. We ernors. These new capabilities need Regional Policy Department of fighters. the necessary design, engineering propose to introduce a similar practice to be commercialised and promptly the State Corporation. ’Rostec has Overall, Rosoboronexport has and technical capabilities to success- when Russian airlines buy or lease for- introduced into the national economy.’ a wide range of competences and assisted in putting over 30 space-

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warheads rocket projectiles with nal axis azimuth and plotting of the the range of fire of, correspondingly, own coordinates; 40 and 120 km, as well as the new - Cutting time from the moment generation of the 80mm unguided of taking up of the temporary fir- aircraft rocket armament, C-80FP ing position to the moment of com- HE-Fragmentation penetrating war- mencing fire by a factor of three; head unguided aircraft rocket pro- - The LV ramp laying operable from jectile and a small-type high energy the cab and without usage of the solid rocket propellant motor. aiming points; Presently the following systems - Visual presentation on the com- are being offered for export: puter screen of a graphical infor- GRAD MRLS: mation for the LV ramp laying, the 1. 122mm Rocket Projectiles (RPs): ground map with indication of the LV - 9М521 RP with increased power position, destination point, and route warhead; of advance; - 9М522 HE-fragmentation sepa- - Increase in the LV survivability rable warhead RP; thanks to cutting time in the firing - 9М218 shaped-charge fragmen- position; SPLAV: tation submunitions RP. - Increase of the operator-layer 2. 2B17-1Launch Vehicle (LV) is comfortability, especially in the ered products for military purposes, equipped with automated laying fire adverse weather conditions and at carrying out of works on technical and control system (ALFCS). night; inspection, repair (including mod- Besides, the algorithm has been - Increase of the LV self-sustain- ernization subject to carrying out of NEW POSSIBILITIES elaborated in order to upgrade GRAD ment thanks to imparting to it of the R&D works), and other works ensur- and GRAD-1 MRLSs standard RPs by navigation and topographical survey ing complex service maintenance increasing the range of fire up to 40 functions, which ensures shoot-and- of the earlier delivered products for km. scoot tactics, autonomous move- military purposes, as well as training SMERCH MRLS: ment to the assembly point after of the foreign specialists in carrying OF MRLSS 1. 300mm RPs: firing, compensation of errors due to out of the above works. /IA&MG/ – 9М525 fragmentations submu- the human factor; ussian JSC ‘SPLAV SPA‘ is JSC ‘SPLAV SPA‘, dozens of unique enhance the rocket artillery combat nitions warhead RP; - reduction in the crew number up JOINT-STOCK COMPANY the leading Russian enter- techniques for the rocket projectiles, capabilities through development of - 9М528 HE-fragmentation sepa- to 2 persons (GRAD MRLS), and up to ‘SPLAV SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTION prise in development the artillery shell cases of calibers the new types of the rocket pro- rable warhead RP; 3 persons (SMERCH MRLS). ASSOCIATION‘ R and organization of pro- from 24 to 152 mm made of vari- jectiles fitted with different-purpose - 9М529 fuel-air explosive warhead Beginning from 2003, the enter- JSC ‘SPLAV SPA‘ duction of the Multiple ous materials have been elaborated. warheads, as well as upgrade of the RP; prise has been granted the right to 33, Shcheglovskaya zaseka, Tula, Launcher Rocket Systems (MRLS) for Nowadays our engineering develop- launch vehicles for the army-accept- - 9М531 shaped-charge fragmen- independently carry out foreign 300004, Russia the Army, Navy, and Air Force. ments and production techniques in ed systems. tation submunitions warhead RP; trade activities with respect to the Tel: +7 (4872) 46-45-86 Over its history from the time the field of the rocket artillery and Specialists of the enterprise have - 9М533 sensor-fuzed fragmenta- products for military purposes to the 46-47-85 of its foundation in 1945, such out- shell cases production are known developed modernization pro- tion submunitions warhead RP. extent concerning delivery of spare Fax: +7 (4872) 46-44-00 standing systems as GRAD, URAGAN, worldwide. grams for the GRAD and SMERCH 2. 9А52-2 LV (on МАZ chassis), parts, aggregates, assemblies, devic- [email protected] SMERCH for the Army, GRAD-M, The distinctive feature of the systems which ensured execution 9А52-2Т LV (on Тatra chassis) 9А52-4 es, completing units, special, training, [email protected] UDAV-1M, OGON’, DAMBA, RPK-8 for Russian MRLSs development is striv- of the fire missions on destruc- LV (lightweight six-round launcher and auxiliary equipment, technical www.splav.org the Navy have been developed at ing of their designers to constantly tion of the enemy over a distance mounted on elongated chas- documentation for the earlier deliv- of, correspondingly, 40 and 120 km, sis) equipped with ALFCS. enhancement of capabilities of fire 3. 9Т234-2, 9Т234-2Т, 9Т234-4 engagement against the typical Transporter-Loaders. targets, computerization of the fire 4. 9F819 Arsenal Equipment. preparation and delivery, upgrade of 5. 9F827 Training Aids. the launch vehicles. 6. 9F840 Training Set. JSC ‘SPLAV SPA‘, being the world 7. MP32М1Unified Command and leader in delivery of ammunition for Staff Vehicle. the Russian-produced MRLSs, con- 8. 1B44 Radio Direction-Finding ducts active operations in the field and Meteorological Complex. of military and technical coopera- Upgrade of GRAD and SMERCH tion through Rosoboronexport, the LVs ensured the new capabilities of Russian State Intermediary. these systems: Nowadays JSC ‘SPLAV SPA‘ offers - Fire delivery from the unsurveyed at the international defense mar- in the topographical respect firing ket upgraded GRAD and SMERCH position thanks to the autonomous MRLSs, including different-purpose calculation of the LV ramp longitudi-

42 International Aviation & Military Guide №8 (26) September, 2018 43 WORLD EXCLUSIVE WORLD EXCLUSIVE case of emergencies than traditional absorbing systems entered into force The SPARS® General Specifications evacuation methods are impossible. in 2013. The SPARS® solution meets the To have certification tests per- Russian Ministry of Emergency formed a special Hybrid-III (USA) 1. Total Assembly Weight – 25 kg Situations (EMERCOM) requirements crush test dummy-based anthropo- 2. Rescue Payload Weight – 45÷120 kg for high-rise emergency escape morphous (bionic-like) instrumenta- 3. Descent Elevations – 5÷1000 m apparatus (GOST R 22.9.08–2005; tion station has been developed and GOST R 12.4.206–99) and provides created by the SRS Ltd., which has no 4. Landing Velocity – 5÷7 m/s for the following unique capabilities, equals in Russia. 5. Landing Angle – < 30° never implemented before: A full cycle of comprehensive calcu- 1. 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User-friendly operation for structure; SECURE RESCUE AT ANY HEIGHT untrained persons and fully auto- 2. Secure rescue of untrained per- Actual Landing Impact Loads: mated rescue procedure right sonnel (18÷70 years old) from from start; high elevations from 5 till 1000m Acceleration directions: Unique autonomous rescue parachuting 6. Personal protection against exter- (no practical means available ‘chest-to-back‘ – up to 8÷10 g nal hazards during evacuation; starting from 50 m height); ‘side-to-side‘ , ‘head-to-pelvis‘ – up to ± 6 g back-pack system for emergency escape 7. Appropriate weight of a back- 3. Off-line capability of the system pack-type carried device; provides mobility that helps to Acceleration Exposition Time – less than 0.5 s 8. Secure injury-free landing on any find optimal self-escape way of Acceleration Growth Velocity – less than 500 1/s The innovative Russian private Space Rescue Systems Ltd. (SRS Ltd.) company (www.cosmic-rs.com) proposes a unique underlying surface. out from emergency situation; User‘s age – 18÷70 years and unrivalled emergency rescue vehicle SPARS® – an Autonomous Rescue Pneumo Transformable Chute Back-pack 4. Smooth automated ejection from System – a validated forefront rescue solution for guaranteed secure individual emergency escape from nearly any The SPARS® unit for individual the emergency object after manu- high elevation structure (skyscrapers, offshore platforms etc.). The SPARS® project is resulted in a creation of a brand use had required a special certifi- al initialization of the system; 7. Safe landing on any underlying new pneumo-framed aerodynamic devices technology. There is no doubt in the near future this solution is going to be cate basis. In this regard the National 5. Guaranteed deploy of the canopy surface in urban terrain; a must-have in skyscrapers construction all over the world Standard (GOST) 4240-001-2012 with 3÷5 m loss of height irrespec- 8. Reusable and does not sink. specifying medical and technical tive of air flow speed pressure; he SRS Ltd. proposes a usually perished. On the other side op the project from conceptual pro- requirements for injury-free opera- 6. Protection from dangerous exter- In packed and assembly complete SPARS® high rise escape homeland security analytics says that posal stage to releasing operating tion by untrained persons rescued nal factors (fire, hits, smoke) dur- mode the SPARS® system weights technology that has a in average an every skyscraper in the prototypes unparalleled anywhere in by means of new type SPARS® shock- ing descent; 25 kg with back-pack dimensions T global nature. It is uncov- world is expected to be subjected to the world. ered market niche with an a fire case (terroristic attack or other The SPARS® escape technology is obvious but unrealized human require- emergency) once in every 47 years. based on a synergy of sophisticat- ment to be and to feel safe while living So the SRS Ltd. has decided to ed aerospace technologies such as or working in high elevation buildings. resolve the problem in finding an Air-Aspirator Rapid Inflation; Elastic In case of emergency than traditional alternative to traditional evacuation Pneumo-Frame Catapult Ejection; evacuation is impossible or ineffective methods technical solution. It takes Air-Drag Deceleration; Air-Bag Shock those people all over the world have about eight years of R&D to resolve the Absorbing and others. Such technol- practically no means of urgent secure task. Finally it is resulted in creation ogies were invented for space probes rescue from the height and need an a brand new escape technology – deceleration during descent in atmo- alternative solution. an Autonomous Rescue Pneumo spheres of Solar system planets and Actually the technical reviews Transformable Chute Back-pack its landings on surfaces. shows that at present there are prac- Solution for secure personal rescue The SPARS® device provides a tically no means for secure alterna- from high-elevation structure in case secure individual escape of untrained tive escape starting from 60÷80 m of emergency than traditional evacu- person or valuables cargos with height and higher available on the ation methods are impossible. weights 45÷120 kg. from about any market. But according to the said The SRS. Ltd company in outsourc- of existing high-rise (50÷1000m) firefighter‘s statistics about 3÷5% of ing cooperation with 18 leading facilities (skyscrapers; towers; off- people being caught in alarm situa- Russian and foreign aerospace com- shore platforms etc.) with guaran- tion on the high-rise building used to panies has fulfilled full-scale research teed safe landing on any underlying try escaping from the windows and and development activities to devel- surface in urban terrain or water in

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

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