Russian Helicopters to Demonstrate Its Brand-New Products in Australia

The Russian Helicopters Holding (a subsidiary of OPK Oboronprom) will take part in Avalon International Airshow which will be held in Geelong, Australia.

Australia is considered to be a new market for the Russian Helicopters Company, as the Russian helicopters haven’t been introduced to this market before. The company plans to place its stake on the Ka-32A11BC medium multipurpose helicopter that has been certified in Australia in December 2012. The Australian operators are entitled to use Ka-32A11BC helicopters for different purposes, including fire suppression, search-and-rescue operations, transportation of goods, and construction works.

Besides, the Russian company intends to demonstrate its new Ka-62 medium multipurpose helicopter at the exhibition. The construction of this aircraft comprises both the latest technologies and advanced composite materials. The new Ka-62 helicopter is equipped with Ardiden 3G engines rated at 1,680 hp. According to the specialists, the Ka-62 helicopter is likely to become the next best seller of the Russian Helicopters Holding.

It’s also necessary to mention that the Australian operators will be able to see the world-famous series of Mi-8/17 medium multipurpose helicopters, including the brand-new Mi-171A2 model which is expected to become the most efficient and cost-effective helicopter in its class.

Rostec to Create New ICT Giant

Russian Technologies State Corporation integrates Orion, Sirius and Ruselectronics into the united Ruselectronics holding. The corresponding decision was made by the Supervisory Board of Rostec on December 19, 2012.

Ruselectronics, the head company of the holding, is specialized in the manufacture of radio electronic components and double-purpose goods. The company comprises over 100 research centers, design bureaus and manufacturing plants.

Orion is focused on military and double-purpose communications and communication management systems including the naval, aerial, mobile, immobile, airfield drives, diagnostics and management systems. The company comprises 15 scientific research centers, design bureaus and manufacturing plants.

Up to 80% of the Sirius designing was related to the defence procurement. 25 research centers and manufacturing plants of the holding produced automated control system elements, systems of radio navigation and secure data transfer.

According to the official information, this merger will result in the large vertically integrated company having a full range of competences in intellectual control systems, complex security and communications systems.

New Su-25 Modification to Be Adopted by the Russian Army in 2014

The specialized Su-25 aircrafts designed for destroying air defence systems will be put into service with the Russian Air Force in 2014.

According to a source in the Air Force Command, flight testing of an attack aircraft on the Su-25 basis is likely to be completed in May 2013. This aircraft is able to detect and destroy the most powerful air defence systems, such as Patriot SAM. The new model has been equipped with special-purpose antennas that can detect the radio emission direction and classify the source type.

The aircraft will also be equipped with the units for laser and infrared radiation detection. It should be noted that all onboard devices and modules are integrated into a single system, with a type of interference being independently selected by the computer with regard to the information received.

The tactical and strategic mission of the new specialized Su-25 aircraft consists in leading a group of conventional attack aircrafts or bombers. At the same time, it can be used as an independent unit.

Russia Develops a Brand-New Jam-Resistant Control System for UAVs

ZALA Aero Group has developed a protected navigation and communication system for unmanned aerial vehicles. This came in a statement by Nikita Zakharov, the Deputy Director General of the company.

“Thanks to this system, an unmanned aerial vehicle is able to perform its tasks in the normal mode and return to base even if satellite navigation signals are lost,” Mr. Zakharov said.

According to the official information, a special radio range finder is used to control an unmanned aerial vehicle under noise conditions. At the same time, it should be noted that the communication equipment is fully protected, thus preventing the communication from being interrupted.

ZALA Aero Group is one of the leading designers and manufacturers of unmanned aerial vehicles and integrated navigation systems in the Russian Federation. Since 2004, the company has developed and produced several types of aircrafts and helicopters on the basis of a unique automatic control system. The unmanned vehicles manufactured by ZALA Aero Group make a significant contribution to the security and development of the Russian economy.

Russia to Boost Its Arms Exports

The IDEX arms exhibition is over. According to the experts, Russia has demonstrated many samples of its latest hardware which may top the sales charts in the short run.

Today, Russia is considered to be the second largest arms exporter to the Middle East after the United States. For a number of political reasons, Russia cannot compete with the United States in the Israeli and Saudi markets, but it trades successfully with other Middle East countries. In particular, Russia is now about to sing a breakthrough contract with Iraq. It has been successfully cooperating with Algeria, Jordan, the Emirates, and other Middle East and Arab nations. There has been renewed interest towards Russian arms in Libya and Egypt.

The Russian anti-aircraft systems, infantry weapons and aircrafts are in high demand in the Middle East. The sales prospects for the T-72 tanks and particularly the latest version of the T-90, or the T-90SM, are really promising.

New contracts are likely to be signed for the supply of air defence systems, Yak-130 military training planes and helicopters. It should be noted that the Middle East remains Russia’s second largest arms market after Southeast Asia.