Moscow to host conference “Providing industrial and environmental safety in hazardous industries of military-industrial complex”

On September 9, 2014 a scientific-practical conference on “Industrial and environmental Safety for explosive manufactures military-industrial complex” with a demonstration and exhibition program to be conducted by Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation together with RTN, State Corporation “Rostec” with the assistance of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation of Industry, CA “RARAN” Russian Engineering Union on the grounds of the state ammunition landfill – FSE “SRI “Geodeziya” and JSC “KNIIM”.  

The purpose of the conference is the increase of industrial and environmental safety of industrial enterprises ammunition and special chemicals.

The conference will be attended by representatives of ministries and departments, the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, heads of enterprises.

Newest rocket ship “Ingushetia” for Russian Black Sea Fleet laid down in Kazan

Newest small missile ship of Project 21631 “Buyan-M”, intended for the Black Sea Fleet, laid down on Friday in Kazan; the ship was named “Ingushetia”, the representative of the press service and information to the Defense Ministry of the Navy Captain of the First Rank Igor Dygalo said.

“Ingushetia” is the eighth in a series of ships of the project 21631. The ceremony was attended by the Russian Navy Commander, Admiral Viktor Chirkov, head of Ingushetia Yunus-Bek Yevkurov and Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan Ildar Khalikov.

The ship is equipped with the latest rocket, artillery and anti-arms. Also the ships of the project are equipped with modern electronic weapons systems. The High Command of the Navy plans to use these ships to provide security in the maritime economic zone.

Russian Helicopters announced 7% revenue growth in 1H 2014

Russian Helicopters (“the Company”) – a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec – announces its non-audited consolidated financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2014 under IFRS.

Firm backlog totaled 794 helicopters as of 30 June 2014;

EBITDA also grew 16.1% to Rb13.6 billion during the six months ended 30 June, with profit at Rb4.4 billion – a 44.7% rise against the first half of 2013.

Revenue from helicopter sales stood at Rb58.7 billion and support services generated some Rb7.5 billion.

The airframer’s backlog consists of 794 helicopters, with a total value of around Rb401 billion.

Nuclear submarine “Vladimir Monomakh” passed the test on quietness

Nuclear submarine “Vladimir Monomakh” (project “Borei”) completed the next stage of the state tests and confirmed one of its main advantages – low noise, the press service of JSC “PO “Sevmash” told reporters.

“The main objective of this campaign was to test the acoustic parameters of the nuclear submarine of the new generation. Commissioning team of “Sevmash”, representatives of organizations of the counterparty and the crew of the submarine conducted extended acoustic tests. Noise parameters of the submarine meet all the requirements,” the statement said.

In future “Vladimir Monomakh” will fulfill a few exits to the sea and the presentation of the state commission.

Russian armed forces took delivery of a new man-portable air defense system “Verba”

Russian armed forces took delivery of a new man-portable air defense system “Verba” developed by Kolomna-based Design Bureau of Machine Building (KBM, part of Vysokotochnye Kompleksy (stands for High Precision Systems) Holding Company). This system is unmatched, press-service of Rostec State Corporation reports.
«State testing of the system was completed in 2011. Today Verba man-portable air defense system is operated by a division of Airborne Forces and an infantry brigade of the Eastern Military District. The personnel, who have already tried the system, say that it is the best one in the world. Verba features unmatched acquisition range and damage area. 9K333 Verba man-portable air defense system outmatches currently operated 9K310 Igla-1, 9K38 Igla and 9K38 Igla-S systems as well as their foreign analogues –Stinger-Block-I (USA) and QW-2 (China) in terms of performance», – said in the press-service’s statement.

Verba is the next-generation man-portable air defense system. Its performance has been improved thanks to using a brand-new three-spectral seeker (Igla-S is fitted with two-spectral seeker) and a new instrument compartment. Sensitivity of the optical seeker has been increased multiple times and jamming protection was improved. As a result the damage area was expanded and the system’s efficiency was increased. One of the Verba’s main advantages is high probability of hitting a low-signature target: cruise missile, UAV, etc. These air targets are hard to detect and even harder to destroy.

Russian Helicopters Holding Company congratulated Irkutsk Aviation Plant with its 80th anniversary

Russian Helicopters Holding Company (subsidiary of Oboronprom Corporation, part of Rostec State Corporation) congratulated Irkutsk Aviation Plant (part of Irkut Corporation) with its 80th anniversary, the holding company’s press-service reports.

«On behalf of all the employees of our enterprises I would like to congratulate Irkutsk Aviation Plant and its employees with the enterprise’s 80th anniversary, – CEO of Russian Helicopters, Alexander Mikheev, said. – Responsible and efficient work of Irkutsk Aviation Plant contributed to defense capabilities of our country. Over the last 80 years the enterprise launched mass production of 12 aircraft types and manufactured about 7000 vehicles for aviation of Russia and 37 countries of the world».

“Irkutsk Aviation Plant is one of the Russia’s oldest aviation enterprises. Its construction was started in August 1932; it was put into operation on August 23rd 1934 in accordance with the order of Chief Administration of the Aircraft Industry. A solemn ceremony dedicated to opening of the plant’s major workshops was held the next day. In the course of its history the enterprise was renamed several times: «Plant No.125», «Plant No.39», Irkutsk Machine-Building Plant, Irkutsk Aviation Plant and Irkutsk Aviation Production Association. In 1930s the enterprise manufactured I-14 fighters and SB Family bombers. During the Great Patriotic War the plant manufactured Pe-2 dive bombers, Pe-3 fighters, long-range Il-4 and Er-2 bombers and their modifications. During the Second World War the plant manufactured over 2100 combat aircraft. After the war Irkutsk Aviation Plant started mass production of Tu-14 and Il-28 jet bombers as well as An-12 and An-24T transport aircraft. The enterprise’s main products were supersonic Yak-28, MiG-23UB, MiG-27, Su-27UB and Su-30 combat aircraft. In 1990s Be-200 amphibious aircraft was developed at the initiative of the enterprise; at present this jet is manufactured by Beriev Aircraft Company. In mid-1990s the plant was the main contractor responsible for development of Su-30MK Family of multi-role fighters”, – said in the statement of Russian Helicopters.

French Ministry of Emergency Situations to lease Be-200 amphibious aircraft

French Ministry of Emergency Situations wants to lease Russian Be-200 amphibious aircraft. CEO and General Designed of Beriev Aircraft Company, Igor Garivadsky, stated it at a press-conference dedicated to the Gidroaviasalon-2014.
“Western customers are interested in Be-200 aircraft. France is not going to purchase these vehicles; the country wants to lease them”, — he said.

Garivadsky added that negotiations on possible lease of these aircraft will be held in September 2014.

Russia may deliver A-50 AWACS aircraft to India

In 2014 Russia and India may sign a contract for delivery of A-50 AWACS aircraft. It was stated by CEO and General Designed of Beriev Aircraft Company, Igor Garivadsky, at a press-conference held in Moscow in the network of preparation for the Gidroaviasalon-2014.

“We plan to sign the contract for delivery of A-50 aircraft to India”, – he said. He didn’t unveil any details related to the deal.