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In Armour Russian and Ukraine leads in many ways tremendous development ,Im not aware of is Ukrain working on Trophy type system ?

 

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[Hindustani78]

Kyiv hosts Arms & Security 2017 exhibition

 

[Hindustani78]

http://ukroboronprom.com.ua/en/medi...kroboronpromu-na-zbroyi-ta-bezpetsi-2017.html

BTR-4MB1, developed by specialists of t UOP SE “Kharkiv Morozov Machine-Building Design Bureau”, is introduced for the first time in Ukraine in the framework of the international exhibition "Arms and Security 2017".

BTR-4 is actively operated by defenders of our country during the ATO; UOP SE “Kharkiv Morozov Machine-Building Design Bureau” specialists took into account all comments of the military that arose during BTR-4 operation in combat operations.

Thanks to changes in the front of the armored vehicle, as well as its technological solution, in accordance with the latest NATO armament trends, specialists managed to achieve a fundamentally new level of BTR-4protection.

When creating BTR-4MB1, developers used a modular approach to building armor protection, using the spaced armor. Such a modular approach allows to quickly replace the elements of the outer layer of the armor in field conditions.

This allowed to enhance BTR-4MB1 protection, significantly exceeding any sample of an APC that Ukrainian defenders are currently operating. Technological solutions – adopted by Kharkiv Morozov Machine-Building Design Bureau specialists – allowed to increase BTR-4MB1 weight by only 24-25 tons, which is 2-3 tons more than BTR-4. The running gear – the 8×8 wheel formula in conjunction with the German Deutz engine and the American Alisson transmission – remained unchanged: top speed is 110 km / h. In addition, the BTR-4MB1 retained the possibility of forcing water obstacles by swimming, at speeds up to 10 km / h.

"BTR-4MB1 provides the highest level of protection for this class of armored vehicles; the modular armor approach and multi-purpose compartments, allowing to room additional fuel tanks, floats or additional armor – we can now re-equip BTR-4MB1 in minimal time. In addition, the use of combat modules also allows replacing of armament of a combat vehicle. As of today, the BTR-4MB1 can be adapted for to perform any task – from patrol to amphibious vehicle for marines. This approach – used in the best samples of armored vehicles of NATO countries, is already implemented in Ukrainian BTR-4", – said the head of UOP SE “Kharkiv Morozov Machine-Building Design Bureau” Oleksiy Babich.

The International Specialized Exhibition "Weapons and Security-2017" will be held on October 10-13 at the International Exhibition Center, located on Brovarsky Prospekt, 15.

It should be noted that simultaneously with the "Arms and Security", the US capital is hosting a global international exhibition, the Association of the US Army (AUSA), in which the SC "UkrOboronProm" for the first time represents the advanced developments of the Ukrainian defense industry, which have already proven their efficiency in actual combat. Participation in this exhibition will help Ukraine to strengthen the position of a reliable and prospective partner in the international arms market.

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Most of the military equipment, represented by the State Concern "UkrOboronProm" in the framework of defense exhibition AUSA-2017, meets world standards and showed good results in the international arms market. This was stated by UKROBORONPROM Director General Roman Romanov.

"The lion’s share of Ukrainian military equipment – represented at AUSA-2017 – is as close as possible to world standards and compatible with systems of collective security," Roman Romanov said.
He noted that this primarily concerns small arms and mortars. This is the result of the planned work of the State Concern in the direction of domestic defense industry transition to NATO standards.

"Communication between the Ukrainian and American defense industry has a huge potential," added the head of the SC"Ukroboronprom"

The State Concern UKROBORONPROM (UOP) for the first time represents advanced developments of the Ukrainian defense-industrial complex at the international exhibition of armament AUSA (Association of the US Army) in Washington. The UOP booth represents the latest Ukrainian military equipment, most of which proved its effectiveness and security in combat operations – armored vehicles, mortars, tanks, rocket-artillery weapons and many other weapons used by the Ukrainian Army. Also, UKROBORONPROM – namely SE “SpetsTechnoExport” – demonstrates the latest unmanned equipment, developed and manufactured in Ukraine, taking into account the experience of hybrid warfare.

http://ukroboronprom.com.ua/en/medi...-ukroboronpromu-ta-strategichni-dogovory.html

At the international exhibition "Arms and Security 2017", starting October 10 in Kyiv, UKROBORONPROM will demonstrate advanced achievements of the Ukrainian defense industry and sign strategic agreements with international partners that will significantly enhance mutually beneficial military-technical cooperation.

In the framework of "Arms and Security", the new combat vehicle "Strazh" – the result of the joint work of UOP enterprises Zhytomyr Armored Plant, Kyiv Armored Plant and SJSHC “Artem” – will be demonstrated. This latest development is designed for the fire support of tanks on the battlefield, ensuring their protection and destruction of both aerial and ground threats.

For the first time in Ukraine, a new modification of BTR-4MV1 will be represented. Specialists of the UOP SE “Kharkiv Morozov Machine-Building Design Bureau” significantly increased the armour plating of the vehicle. The BTR-4MV1 received a new frontal part and other structural changes, aimed at improving the survivability and combat effectiveness of the given vehicle.

The first public demonstration of the carbine submachinegun M4 – WAC-47 – manufactured under the US government license and is the result of the international cooperation project – will take place in the framework of "Arms and Security" exhibition.

In general, UKROBORONPROM at the "Arms and Security" exhibition will represent 150+ samples of weapons and military equipment, dozen of the samples will be represented for the first time in Ukraine.

In addition, key agreements with international partners will be signed within the framework of the exhibition, aimed at strengthening mutually beneficial defense cooperation with leading the corporations of NATO members.

The International Specialized Exhibition "Arms and Security-2017" will be held on October 10-13 at the International Exhibition Center, located on Brovarsky Prospekt, 15.

It should be noted that simultaneously with the "Arms and Security", the US capital is hosting a global international exhibition, the Association of the US Army (AUSA), in which the SC "UkrOboronProm" for the first time represents the advanced developments of the Ukrainian defense industry, which have already proven their efficiency in actual combat. Participation in this exhibition will help Ukraine to strengthen the position of a reliable and prospective partner in the international arms market.

 

[Hindustani78]

M4 – WAC-47 – фото

UKROBORONPROM AT MSPO-2017
07.09.2017

 

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UOP SHEPETIVSKY REPAIR PLANT RENOVATED UKRAINE’S ARMY ARTILLERY STRENGTH
04.07.2017

 

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Minister of Defence of Ukraine General of the Army of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak participated in an official opening ceremony of the XIV International specialized exhibition ‘Arms and Security – 2017’ in Kyiv.

The exhibition conducted on the eve of the Day of Defender of Ukraine is a possibility to provide a demonstration of natural samples. The exposition is also a demonstration of the process of NATO standards implementation in production of military items.

The Minister toured the exposition and informed that after it the contract of BTR-4E acquisition would be signed. Moreover, in 2017 the state defence order has been amended and it is estimated to increase the order of anti-tank missile systems Stuhna and Korsar, etc.

Minister of Defence of Ukraine General of the Army of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak announced it at the XIV International specialized exhibition ‘Arms and Security – 2017’ in Kyiv.

“I like the last version of BTR-4. It has been changed a lot if we compare it with BTR we bought in 2014. It differs. All defects and remarks have been considered and eliminated. It is floatable, has better armour and mine protection; its control system is better and safer. About 100 amendments have been made since 2014,” Gen. Poltorak said.

The Minister of Defence of Ukraine informed that the contract of BTR-4E purchase would be signed after the exhibition.

According to him, considering the financial resource, the Defence Ministry got in summer, the procedure of signing contracts and launching manufacturing Oplot tanks is being carried out.

General Poltorak said about it at the XIV International specialized exhibition ‘Arms and Security – 2017’.

“It is time-consuming to put equipment into service and make it more effective. If we compare first Ukrainian anti-tank systems Stuhna and Korsar and their current versions, we’ll see the difference. That’s why the acquisition volumes are being increased,” the Minister said, “This year we have amended the state defence order and plan to increase the order of antitank guided missiles Stuhna and Korsar”.

He also mentioned, ‘If we compare current tasks and capabilities, now we have the equipment permitting us to accomplish combat tasks’.

“But we understand that equipment should undergo modifications and modernizations. Our priorities for the next year are air defence equipment, anti-tank equipment, electronic warfare equipment, unmanned aerial vehicles, other spheres which will boost combat capabilities of our Armed Forces,” the Minister informed.

Kyiv hosts the XIV International specialized exhibition ‘Arms and Security – 2017’ in Kyiv.

National Ivan Cherniakhovskyi Defence University demonstrates its scientific research laboratory of arms and special protective materials that studies the problems of increase of effectiveness of individual and collective protective gear.

In 2014 – 2017, the laboratory specialists have carried out more than 400 ballistic tests of armour materials and protective gear. The tests showed that a half of items failed to meet the requirements for protection classes. It permitted to avoid supply of bad items for the Armed Forces and other security institutions of Ukraine.

This year, the university laboratory can become the single laboratory in Ukraine issuing the quality certificates under NATO standards to defence industry manufacturers.

 

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[Hindustani78]

http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/454948.html

Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko on the Day of Ukraine's Defender will hand over another batch of weapons and equipment to the army.

"Today, right from here, I will go to the troops to hand over another batch of weapons and equipment – two hundred units, including sixty-two tanks," Poroshenko said during the oath taking ceremony by students of Kyiv Military Lyceum named after Ivan Bohun in Kyiv on Saturday.

 

[UkroTurk]

I couldn't find topic of ATAMAN 6X6.

After the ATAMAN with Gvozdika 122mm gun , Another creative vehicle from Ukraine.
ATAMAN with BMP-1 turret.

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

Minister of Defence of Ukraine General of the Army of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak participated in an official opening ceremony of the XIV International specialized exhibition ‘Arms and Security – 2017’ in Kyiv.

The exhibition conducted on the eve of the Day of Defender of Ukraine is a possibility to provide a demonstration of natural samples. The exposition is also a demonstration of the process of NATO standards implementation in production of military items.

The Minister toured the exposition and informed that after it the contract of BTR-4E acquisition would be signed. Moreover, in 2017 the state defence order has been amended and it is estimated to increase the order of anti-tank missile systems Stuhna and Korsar, etc.

Minister of Defence of Ukraine General of the Army of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak announced it at the XIV International specialized exhibition ‘Arms and Security – 2017’ in Kyiv.

“I like the last version of BTR-4. It has been changed a lot if we compare it with BTR we bought in 2014. It differs. All defects and remarks have been considered and eliminated. It is floatable, has better armour and mine protection; its control system is better and safer. About 100 amendments have been made since 2014,” Gen. Poltorak said.

The Minister of Defence of Ukraine informed that the contract of BTR-4E purchase would be signed after the exhibition.

According to him, considering the financial resource, the Defence Ministry got in summer, the procedure of signing contracts and launching manufacturing Oplot tanks is being carried out.

General Poltorak said about it at the XIV International specialized exhibition ‘Arms and Security – 2017’.

“It is time-consuming to put equipment into service and make it more effective. If we compare first Ukrainian anti-tank systems Stuhna and Korsar and their current versions, we’ll see the difference. That’s why the acquisition volumes are being increased,” the Minister said, “This year we have amended the state defence order and plan to increase the order of antitank guided missiles Stuhna and Korsar”.

He also mentioned, ‘If we compare current tasks and capabilities, now we have the equipment permitting us to accomplish combat tasks’.

“But we understand that equipment should undergo modifications and modernizations. Our priorities for the next year are air defence equipment, anti-tank equipment, electronic warfare equipment, unmanned aerial vehicles, other spheres which will boost combat capabilities of our Armed Forces,” the Minister informed.

Kyiv hosts the XIV International specialized exhibition ‘Arms and Security – 2017’ in Kyiv.

National Ivan Cherniakhovskyi Defence University demonstrates its scientific research laboratory of arms and special protective materials that studies the problems of increase of effectiveness of individual and collective protective gear.

In 2014 – 2017, the laboratory specialists have carried out more than 400 ballistic tests of armour materials and protective gear. The tests showed that a half of items failed to meet the requirements for protection classes. It permitted to avoid supply of bad items for the Armed Forces and other security institutions of Ukraine.

This year, the university laboratory can become the single laboratory in Ukraine issuing the quality certificates under NATO standards to defence industry manufacturers.

@Glavcom Can you tell us the self-propelled howitzer?

 

[Glavcom]

@Glavcom Can you tell us the self-propelled howitzer?

The Polish self-propelled howitzer KRAB has several significant drawbacks:

1. Lack of closed production in Poland.
In fact, Poland buys an expensive high-precision "toy", without the possibility of a closed cycle of production.

2. Large-assembly assembly.
The Polish self-propelled howitzer KRAB is essentially an assembly unit of British and South Korean semi-finished products (machine-tools).

3. Polish self-propelled howbacks KRAB are very difficult to assemble and to debug the operation of high-precision mechanics requires the transfer of Polish enterprises to a new, higher, technological way.
Western countries are in no hurry to share advanced technologies with Poland.

4. Very unsatisfactory rates and production volumes of Polish self-propelled howitzers KRAB. Provided that if Ukraine even wants to buy a self-propelled howitzers KRAB under license in Poland, Ukraine will have to wait a very long time, as the Poles themselves do not have time to saturate their army with these very high-precision "toys".

Now the pace of production of the Polish self-propelled howitzers "KRAB" does not exceed 12-18 units per year.

I hope to be available answered the question you are interested in?

In Armour Russian and Ukraine leads in many ways tremendous development ,Im not aware of is Ukrain working on Trophy type system ?

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A new system of emergency evacuation of WIA ‘Casper’ and experimental video system of detection and surveillance of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) ‘Sauron’ were demonstrated in the Military Institute of Telecommunications and Informatization.

Casper was developed by the specialists of the Scientific Communications Centre of the Institute. It is Ukrainian, has special software and consists of tracking devices.

Sauron system ensures online reception, processing, and transfer of video information about UAV and remotely controls video sensors.

The participants of a three-day seminar discuss and analyze the results and experience of use of communications equipment within the Ukrainian army.

According to Major General Volodymyr Rapko, Chief of Main Directorate of Communications and Information Systems of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, communications systems and automated command systems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine meet the NATO standards.

A new system of emergency evacuation of WIA ‘Casper’ and experimental video system of detection and surveillance of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) ‘Sauron’ were demonstrated in the Military Institute of Telecommunications and Informatization.

Casper was developed by the specialists of the Scientific Communications Centre of the Institute. It is Ukrainian, has special software and consists of tracking devices.

Sauron system ensures online reception, processing, and transfer of video information about UAV and remotely controls video sensors.

The participants of a three-day seminar discuss and analyze the results and experience of use of communications equipment within the Ukrainian army.

According to Major General Volodymyr Rapko, Chief of Main Directorate of Communications and Information Systems of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, communications systems and automated command systems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine meet the NATO standards.

 

[Hindustani78]

Ukrainian artillery meets the requirements and work principles dominant among our states-partners, members of NATO. The key demand is precision. And we are confidently moving forward on this track. It was stated by the President during the practical training on enhancing the capacities of missile troops and artillery of the AFU.

"1.5 years ago we discussed the problems of national artillery development in this training area. To date, we have restored the fleet of radio intelligence means," Petro Poroshenko said.

According to the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, about 70% of missile troops and artillery control units already use modern national automated software control systems "ARTOS", "Kropyva", "SUVA". "The use of these highly technological systems allows the establishment of high-quality process of almost automatic decision-making up to a separate cannon," the Head of State noted.

"Combining the counterbattery struggle means received from the US within the military aid, we are now using them better than the American military and modernize the American means," the President noted. He added that the Ukrainian artillery staff already has a software developed by Ukrainian experts. "We have also received a unique anti-mortar complex that reduced time for eliminating the units of the enemy. This time from the moment of detection till the elimination amounts to several minutes. The given complexes proved themselves on the touch line," the President said.

The Head of State noted that he had an opportunity to thank the US leadership for that on behalf of the Ukrainian warriors during his visit to New York. "And to agree on the expansion of this assistance: more powerful and modern complexes of radio-electronic struggle and counterbattery struggle will be provided not only from the US," he stressed.

The Head of State emphasizes that this is important because artillery and missile troops play a unique crucial role in ensuring our victory.

The President noted that the given means “make our artillery able to see”. This is the difference of our artillery from what we saw in 2014. Computers, counterbattery struggle means, radars, sound complexes - and this is extremely important.

“They help us see far, where you cannot reach with a binocular or a rangefinder: behind a forest, hill, terricone. As a result, artillery has learned to hit the target precisely, without losing shells and time,” he said.

The Head of State added: “Another important issue is being solved gradually - artillery reconnaissance using the UAVs. In 2014, we could only dream about that. Today, there is a task to ensure that each artillery battery is equipped with a UAV system and software and hardware communications in order to make the time from finding the target to determining and transmitting its coordinates equal to several seconds”.

“Such an approach allows us to move from the old Soviet principle of "density" and "intensity" of artillery fire, which is still actively used by the Russian aggressor. Instead, I believe that now we have to move to a principle that prevails among our partner countries, the members of the North Atlantic Alliance - NATO. This key feature is precision,” Petro Poroshenko stressed.

According to him, the Ukrainian artillery fully meets these requirements today. “We are steadily moving along this path. In general, for the current year, the Armed Forces of Ukraine received more than 600 pieces of rocket-artillery weapons, about 250 units of night vision devices and other modern weapons models, he informed.

The President also noted that during the same period, the Corsair portable missile complex, Fury and Fly Eye unmanned aerial systems were put into service. As part of the logistical support of our foreign partners, we additionally received more than 100 units of night vision devices, secured laptops etc.

At the same time, the Head of State added that, unfortunately, there were still many problems. "This concerns the restoration and modernization of armaments, the provision of ammunition, the improvement of training centers of gunners and bringing the process of their training in line with the actual needs of the troops and NATO standards,” he said.

The Supreme Commander-in-Chief instructed the leadership of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Armed Forces of Ukraine to further increase the intensity and quality of the training of gunners.

Press Service of the President of Ukraine

On the Day of Missile Troops and Artillery and the Day of Engineering Troops, President, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko attended the practical training session on increasing the combat capabilities of missile troops and artillery of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which was held at the artillery range of the 43rd separate artillery brigade of the Land Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Head of State congratulated servicemen on a professional holiday and stressed that professional training, high organization, coherence and accuracy in the calculations were always important for them.

“After the Russian aggression in the east of our country with the assistance of the Kremlin’s "military store" has substantially increased its potential in air defense and made it difficult for us to use frontline and military aircraft, the missile troops and artillery became the main “player" on the battlefield. They account for more than 70% of the combat fire tasks of the Ukrainian troops that are fighting for the Ukrainian land, rebuffing the aggressor in the east of our country,” Petro Poroshenko stressed.

The President noted: “Even today, when, according to the Minsk agreements, tanks and artillery of more than 100 mm calibre were withdrawn at a fixed distance, the missile and artillery units remain an important deterrent to the aggressor. And it clearly understands the price if someone dares to attack. That is why it is necessary to sharpen the skill of rapid response, movement and deployment of artillery and missile systems”.

“You have been taken away from the delimitation line, but you must be ready to go back there at any time and join the battle if it is dictated by the needs of the defense,” the President noted.

According to him, a clearly calculated and surgically performed artillery fire has repeatedly forced the enemy to abandon its aggressive plans, and a safe fire cover has saved thousands of lives of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians.

The President noted that for the courage and heroism during the execution of combat missions, 1591 artillerymen were awarded. Unfortunately, 317 heroes died in battles with the Russian aggressor. The attendees honored the memory of the deceased with a moment of silence.

The Head of State also congratulated the military engineering troops on a professional holiday. "Due to the heroism and self-sacrifice of these warriors, under the constant bombardment of the enemy, fortifications were made and a reliable lane of engineering defenses of the first line of defense was created. Now, dozens of bridges and crossings destroyed by militants have been restored. More than one thousand square kilometers of territory were demined. This truly titanic work has saved hundreds of lives of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians," he said.

According to the President, the assistance of the military engineers to the local population is invaluable in restoring the infrastructure of the cities and villages damaged by the Russian aggressor. "With their hard work, they return the belief in life, in the future, the faith in Ukraine to thousands of people," the President emphasized.

Press Service of the President of Ukraine