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Export of Russian arms. January 2017

Export of Russian arms. January 2017

In January 2017, the main news on the export deliveries of Russian arms concerned the aviation component. Russian aircraft and helicopters are in demand on the international market. Currently, export deliveries to Algeria, China, Egypt are carried out, interest in Russian

Roscosmos is recalling all Voronezh rocket engines. 2017 launch schedule disrupted

Roscosmos is recalling all Voronezh rocket engines. 2017 launch schedule disrupted

The end of January became a very hot time for Voronezh workers in the space industry. It all began on January 20, when Ivan Koptev, the director of the Voronezh mechanical plant, which is part of the Khrunichev concern, decided to resign

Syria has become a testing ground for testing the latest developments of the Russian military-industrial complex

Syria has become a testing ground for testing the latest developments of the Russian military-industrial complex

The domestic military-industrial complex has made a leap forward, primarily due to a large-scale program of rearmament of the army and the expansion of sales markets. But the war in Syria also played a role, in which some of the latest domestic developments were tested. What can the Russian army boast of already in

75 years at the forefront

75 years at the forefront

The Moscow Machine-Building Plant, located in the Northern Administrative District of Moscow, bears the proud and sonorous name "Avangard". The Russian Encyclopedic Dictionary interprets: “Vanguard is a unit following on the march ahead of the main forces in order to prevent a surprise attack

Weapon making requires silence

Weapon making requires silence

KTRV was established in 2002 on the basis of the State Research and Production Center "Zvezda-Strela" in the city of Korolyov, Moscow Region (hereinafter referred to as the Corporation). Today the Corporation is a recognized leader in the development and production of high-precision weapons, uniting more than three dozen enterprises

Army of the Archipelago: Indonesia's defense industry is growing steadily

Army of the Archipelago: Indonesia's defense industry is growing steadily

The Badak 6x6 armored vehicle, equipped with a CMI Defense CSE 90LP turret with a 90-mm low-pressure cannon, is being tested in Indonesia

In the tank competition between Ukraine and China, a judge from Thailand declared China the winner. But how

In the tank competition between Ukraine and China, a judge from Thailand declared China the winner. But how

The logical result: the Thai army refused the contract with Ukraine for the supply of Oplot-T tanks. And if this was recognized in Ukraine, then it is a fait accompli. Although for a long time, the Ukrainian media announced all messages that appeared on this topic as intrigues of external enemies. And at

Export of Russian arms. November 2016

Export of Russian arms. November 2016

In November 2016, most of the news regarding Russian arms exports was related to aviation. The Russian military aircraft industry is one of the locomotives of the country's defense industry. Domestic-made combat aircraft are traditionally in steady demand on the international market, in

Irkutsk SU-30SM: from India to Russia

Irkutsk SU-30SM: from India to Russia

It is no secret that for many enterprises of the Russian defense industry, export work has become the only way to survive at a time when purchases of new weapons for the RF Armed Forces were extremely poorly financed. Then Russia armed others, but kept its army on a starvation ration, and this historical moment

Export of Russian arms. December 2016

Export of Russian arms. December 2016

The main export news last December was a large contract for the supply of Russian arms to Serbia, the details of which became known in the second half of the month. It was previously known that the basis of the contract will be 6 multipurpose MiG-29 fighters, transferred from the Russian Aerospace Forces

River infantry

River infantry

Innovative shipbuilding can lead to a breakthrough in the entire domestic economy Forecast needs of only the main domestic customers are about 1,200 ships and technical equipment, which are to be built by 2030. Most of them will be spent on updating and replenishing the river fleet

What is Indo Defense 2016 memorable for?

What is Indo Defense 2016 memorable for?

Without a doubt, it can be said that the Seventh Indonesian Three Armed Forces Exhibition and Forum was very successful. Every two years, the organization of the exhibition falls on the shoulders of the exhibition company Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran, which once again successfully held it in the capital of Indonesia 2-5

Titan of National Security

Titan of National Security

In November, Vladimir Putin held a series of meetings on the development of the Armed Forces. Among the current problems, the head of state focused on the development of promising military equipment based on advanced scientific achievements

Export sight

Export sight

Military-technical cooperation with foreign states not only brings Russia billions of dollars, but is also an essential tool for solving geopolitical problems. Vlast found out how the arms trade system was created in modern Russia, what changes in it

Iran Air Show 2016 opens in Iran

Iran Air Show 2016 opens in Iran

The opening ceremony of the 8th Iranian Air Show Iran Air Show 2016 on the island of Kish was held with the participation of civilian, military officials of Iran and the diplomatic corps, Aviation Explorer reports

On the growth of Russian arms exports and unsold Iskander-E

On the growth of Russian arms exports and unsold Iskander-E

If we compare the publications of the foreign press of today with the publications of at least 3 years ago, then the difference, as they say, is obvious. Large foreign media outlets and media outlets trying to stay in their trend at a lower level and much lower, vied with each other with materials and reports that

How will we fly into space in 5 years? Following in the footsteps of publication

How will we fly into space in 5 years? Following in the footsteps of publication

In December last year, an article was published on the state of affairs in the design bureau of chemical automation, abbreviated as KBKhA. This enterprise is one of the pillars of our space industry, as it develops and manufactures rocket engines for Proton-K launch vehicles

HeliRussia-2016 exhibition was held in Moscow

HeliRussia-2016 exhibition was held in Moscow

At the end of last week, another exhibition of helicopter technology HeliRussia-2016 was held in Moscow. For the ninth time, domestic and foreign companies had the opportunity to show their new developments, as well as get acquainted with other people's achievements. Also, potential customers were able to find out the current

Defense industry of Israel. Part 2

Defense industry of Israel. Part 2

Previous articles in the series: Israel's defense industry. Part 1: The Merkava 4 is manufactured at a state-owned plant, but many national defense enterprises supply components for this tank

Army Recognition: Analysis of the Position of Russian Tanks and Armored Vehicles in the Global Arms Market

Army Recognition: Analysis of the Position of Russian Tanks and Armored Vehicles in the Global Arms Market

As you know, over the past few years, Russia has retained the title of one of the largest suppliers of weapons and military equipment in the world. One of the main groups of military products in great demand are tanks and other armored vehicles for the ground forces. For the last

Grated tractor

Grated tractor

Belarusian defense industry is looking for an alternative to supplies to Russia The military enterprises of the republic, in cooperation with foreign partners, began to produce several types of new products for themselves, including systems

Does our "Bay" need "Mistral"?

Does our "Bay" need "Mistral"?

I must say right away that this is not an attempt to figure out the next seething on the topic of helicopter carriers that are already boring to everyone. This is about the Zaliv plant. In fact, we know little about what came to us along with the Crimea. And believe me, in addition to parking for the fleet, beaches and vineyards, there is still a lot of interesting and

SIPRI Report on World Defense Spending Published

SIPRI Report on World Defense Spending Published

The Stockholm Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) continues to analyze the situation on the international arms and military equipment market, as well as related issues. On April 5, the Institute released a new report on the overall state of the market in 2015. In a document titled "Trends in

First of all, helicopters: what weapons does Russia sell to Latin America?

First of all, helicopters: what weapons does Russia sell to Latin America?

From March 29 to April 3, 2016, the XIX International Aerospace Exhibition FIDAE-2016, one of the largest in Latin America, will be held in Santiago (Chile). Russia will be represented by 15 organizations, including Rosoboronexport, Almaz-Antey , "Instant"

Weapons of mass acquisition

Weapons of mass acquisition

Yesterday Vladimir Putin said that Russia sold $ 14.5 billion worth of weapons in 2015, and the order book reached a record value since 1992 - $ 56 billion. The main deliveries fell on such traditional partners of Russia as India and Iraq. According to Kommersant's information, in 2016, special attention will be paid to

Mantra "Do in India": Is there a result?

Mantra "Do in India": Is there a result?

As New Delhi focuses on “rooting” the modern defense industry under the “Do in India” policy, there is a clear need to better address gaps in arms procurement programs

The world is arming, but that doesn't make it any more secure

The world is arming, but that doesn't make it any more secure

On Tuesday, at a meeting of the commission on military-technical cooperation in Nizhny Novgorod, Russian President Vladimir Putin named the country's revenues from the export of arms and military equipment. Last year, the business in this segment of the market traded more than $ 14 billion. Order book in 2015

MIC of Russia's Eurasian allies: Armenia at Army-2016

MIC of Russia's Eurasian allies: Armenia at Army-2016

At the International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2016", which takes place in Kubinka near Moscow from September 6 to 11, in addition to the exhibition stands of various defense companies, there are 3 national expositions related to the countries of the Eurasian Union: Armenia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. That's why

USC restores production facilities of Sevmorzavod

USC restores production facilities of Sevmorzavod

On March 30, 2015, the government of Sevastopol, together with the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the aim of restoring the Sergo Ordzhonikidze Sevastopol Marine Plant. Over the past year, the management of the enterprise, despite a number of objective

ARMY-2016. Preface for understanding

ARMY-2016. Preface for understanding

So, we begin our story about visiting the ARMY-2016 forum. Last year it was, let's say, a test of the pen. We flew in for one day, filmed what we could, and left. This year everything was a little different, and we spent all three days at the forum, when the show was “not for everyone.” This, by the way, was

"Ukroboronprom": total sale

"Ukroboronprom": total sale

Something happened that many had known for a long time, but spoke only in a narrow circle. Ukraine is actively looking for sponsors to revive its defense industry. Moreover, Kiev is ready to completely "give" production to sponsors in exchange for investment. In principle, the Ukrainian defense industry is capable of producing

Defense industry of Israel. Part 1

Defense industry of Israel. Part 1

The purpose of this survey is to provide a concise portrait of the leading Israeli defense companies and their products. This review should not be viewed as an official register of Israel's defense industry (organizations like SIPRI exist for this purpose), but rather a general assessment of Israel's influence on

Russia strengthens its position in the Middle East arms market

Russia strengthens its position in the Middle East arms market

Strengthening Russia's position in the arms market in the Middle East helps to strengthen Russian political influence and authority in the region, writes the China Daily newspaper. For many years the Soviet Union, and the last quarter of a century, Russia has been considered the second exporter of weapons after the United States. Moscow's annual income from

"Polonaise", "Aist" - what's next?

"Polonaise", "Aist" - what's next?

Until 2015, military experts from different countries ridiculed Belarusian defense industry specialists when they offered them cooperation in terms of creating new missile systems. Moreover, until recently, such a high-tech industry as

Slipping state defense order

Slipping state defense order

Due to the fact that in recent years the Russian defense industry has faced a clear problem associated with the inability to 100% fulfill the requirements within the framework of the state defense order, it is relevant to raise the question of how things are going this year. There are difficulties, and they are connected with the fact

News of the project to resume production of NK-32 engines

News of the project to resume production of NK-32 engines

In the program for resuming the construction of Tu-160 strategic bombers-missile carriers, a special place is occupied by the project for the release of updated turbojet engines. Promising Tu-160M2 aircraft are supposed to be equipped with NK-32 engines, so-called. second series. The release of such engines in the original

In pursuit of Soviet reliability

In pursuit of Soviet reliability

Asian countries are actively cooperating with Israel on weapons modernization programs There are few manufacturers in the world whose military-technical products can compete with American or Russian ones. Israel refers specifically to

Russian wings for the dragon

Russian wings for the dragon

Military-technical cooperation (MTC) has always been the main element of our partnership with China. Almost ten years ago, China bought from us a fairly wide range of weapons, including destroyers, combat and transport aircraft and helicopters, and even missile technology - for a total of

IL-96 and VASO. Almost a tragedy with a good ending

IL-96 and VASO. Almost a tragedy with a good ending

On July 22, 2016, residents of Voronezh, who found themselves in one place in the Levoberezhny District, were able to observe a phenomenon that is quite rare for today. A huge airliner painted in Russian colors rose from the runway of the aircraft plant and went towards Moscow. Those who watched it were, shall we say, satisfied

Research Institute of Steel news: work on the development of booking materials continues

Research Institute of Steel news: work on the development of booking materials continues

The development of promising domestic means and protection systems continues. One of the main performers of such work and the main developer of various options for armor protection is the Moscow Research Institute of Steel, which is part of the Tractor Plants concern. The details became known the other day