Ukrainian Arms Industry

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Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to receive new and modernized armament and military equipment from state enterprises.

Last week, ATO units received 2 new BTR-4E, 6 KrAZ trucks and 8 combined devices for aircraft and helicopter protection.

Since last year, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have received 177 units of new and modernized armament and military equipment, 89 new means of destruction and 1 789 other new armaments.

Particularly, 4 modernized aircrafts, 7 modernized helicopters, 46 radars, 9 modernized tanks, 14 new armored personnel carriers, 18 howitzers, 69 trucks; 14 aviation and 75 anti-tank guided missiles; 134 navigation devices, over 500 small arms, 1 000 sights, 14 countermeasure device systems for helicopters, etc.

Last year, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine signed agreements on acquisition of drones, radars, night vision devices, anti-tank guided missiles and guided projectiles, communications intelligence techniques.

Ukrainian servicemen continue improving professional skills.

Cadets of Hetman Petro Sahaydachnyi Land Forces Academy completed field firing: armament of T-64BV tank and2S3 ‘Akatsya’ systems.

They hit the targets imitating the enemy’s materiel. Having completed each task they imitated concealed march-back by using Toucha smoke grenade launcher.

Much attention was paid to operational cooperation of crews. The cadets played the role of commanding officers.

 

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Russian Gorshkov frigate build may slow without Ukrainian gas turbines
Karl Soper, London - IHS Jane's Navy International
26 January 2015
The build status of the Russian Navy's third- and fourth-in-class Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov-class frigates may be delayed as Russia contends with sourcing an indigenous propulsion plant supplier following Ukraine's ban on military exports to Russia.
The lead vessel Admiral Gorshkov and second-in-class Admiral Kasatonov are powered by two M90FR gas turbines designed and built by Zorya-Mashproekt in Ukraine. Russia's NPO Saturn collaborated extensively with the Ukrainian turbine maker before the ban and will now build the M90FR.
However, the status of power plants for Admiral Golovko and Admiral Isakov is unclear, and the timetable for completing these ships may be extended. Under the Russian government's import substitution programme, it is understood that NPO Saturn is supposed to develop the capability to produce and test the M90FR by 2017.
Russian Gorshkov frigate build may slow without Ukrainian gas turbines - IHS Jane's 360

 

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Russian Gorshkov frigate build may slow without Ukrainian gas turbines
Karl Soper, London - IHS Jane's Navy International
26 January 2015
The build status of the Russian Navy's third- and fourth-in-class Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov-class frigates may be delayed as Russia contends with sourcing an indigenous propulsion plant supplier following Ukraine's ban on military exports to Russia.
The lead vessel Admiral Gorshkov and second-in-class Admiral Kasatonov are powered by two M90FR gas turbines designed and built by Zorya-Mashproekt in Ukraine. Russia's NPO Saturn collaborated extensively with the Ukrainian turbine maker before the ban and will now build the M90FR.
However, the status of power plants for Admiral Golovko and Admiral Isakov is unclear, and the timetable for completing these ships may be extended. Under the Russian government's import substitution programme, it is understood that NPO Saturn is supposed to develop the capability to produce and test the M90FR by 2017.
Russian Gorshkov frigate build may slow without Ukrainian gas turbines - IHS Jane's 360

Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

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Ukraine orders AN-70 heavy air transports.

Ukraine approves An-70 production, commits to fielding airlifter - IHS Jane's 360

 

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Zhytomyr citizens repair BTR for paratroopers - Міністерство оборони України

Friday, January 30, ZHYTOMYR OBALST – Local citizens passed the repaired armored vehicle to servicemen of 95th Airborne Brigade.

It is worth mentioning this is the fourth vehicle which was repaired and passed to paratroopers. Currently, they are repairing KamAZ and BTR.

 

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The one-day exhibition opened on Jan. 31 in Expo Plaza (2B Saliutna St.) in Kyiv. It showcased the newest types of bulletproof vests, unmanned aerial vehicles, military clothing, and field rations.

A military crawler is showcased at the exhibition held by army supplies volunteers' in Expo Plaza in Kyiv on Jan. 31.

Defense Ministry officials speak at the opening of the exhibition held by army supplies volunteers' in Expo Plaza in Kyiv on Jan. 31.

Visitors check out the gear at the exhibition held by army supplies volunteers' in Expo Plaza in Kyiv on Jan. 31.
© Volodymyr Petrov

A visitor poses for a photo with a gun at the exhibition held by army supplies volunteers' in Expo Plaza in Kyiv on Jan. 31.

One of the stands at the exhibition demonstrates boots and lots of other things needed by military.
© Volodymyr Petrov

Visitors examine the stand exhibiting portable radios on Jan. 31 in Kyiv.
© Volodymyr Petrov

A man demostrates a jacket at the exhibition held by army supplies volunteers' in Expo Plaza in Kyiv on Jan. 31.
© Volodymyr Petrov

 

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A man demonstrates how a smartphone can be adjusted to a gun at the exhibition held by army supplies volunteers' in Expo Plaza in Kyiv on Jan. 31.
© Volodymyr Petrov

A man demonstrates a gun with modifications made by the company he represents at the exhibition held by army supplies volunteers' in Expo Plaza in Kyiv on Jan. 31.

A man poses for a picture with a gun at the exhibition held by army supplies volunteers' in Expo Plaza in Kyiv on Jan. 31.
© Volodymyr Petrov

Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak examines various types of military uniform at the exhibition held by army supplies volunteers' in Expo Plaza in Kyiv on Jan. 31.

 

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Armoured vehicle in Kyiv

 

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Odesa volunteers make camouflage suits for Ukrainian military - Міністерство оборони України

Thursday, February 5, ODESA — Odesa volunteers make camouflage nets and suits for ATO servicemen. According to the activists, they decided to make personally products which are necessary for servicemen. They buy cloth for such suits and use special machine to sew them.

Thursday, February 5. MYKOLAYV — Paratroopers of the 79th Mykolayv Detached Airborne Brigade received foreign portable first aid kits from deputies of Ukraine Taras Kremin and Igor Brichenko.

These kits may be used in the field for first aid provision and designed for armored ambulances Svyatyi Mykolayreceived by paratroopers last year. These vehicles were manufactured at Mykolayv Amor Tank Plant.

Deputy Commander of the 79th Mykolaiv Detached Airborne Brigade Col. Ivan Savka thanked for care and reassured this equipment would be used for caring both paratroopers and civilians suffering from terrorists.

 

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Armoured vehicle in Kyiv

Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko sits in the driver's seat of an armoured vehicle in Kiev

 

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Guards of the Order of the Red Star military department of the National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute" in courses retraining and skills needed to prepare officers called up from the reserve during the 4th wave of mobilization.

Thus, about 100 military commander renew their skills and acquire new knowledge. Up to 70% of all studies conducted on technology and weaponry.

- We came mostly for training officers tankers, military chemists, experts in repair and other armored vehicles. For setting rather mobilized soldiers to the ranks we have everything you need: experienced teachers with experience of participation in the ATO, special equipment and tactical field. Note that the best warriors guards transfer their knowledge Kursy - said the head of the Faculty of Colonel Alexander Serpukhov.

Upon completion of the training course and training, soldiers will be appointed to officers in units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

 

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Ukrainian military test runs new armoured vehicles ahead of frontline deployment - watch on - uatoday.tv
Feb. 8, 2015

Ukrainian state defence firm to increase vehicles' production from 5 to 120



New Ukrainian armoured vehicles have been checked at the National Guard training centre.

This multi-functional light armored vehicle - called the Spartan - easily overcomes snow obstacles and quickly hits the target.

The vehicle can destroy tanks and helicopters with its heavy machine gun and anti-tank missile installation. Soldiers can direct the weapons using a special control panel.

Some 19 vehicles made by Ukraine's defence industry are ready for use in the conflict zone in east Ukraine. Military officials say their exact position in the field will be a military secret.

Arsen Avakov, Ukraine's Interior Minister: "We want to provide vehicles to those regiments, who are now fighting, who have done their best, who are motivated."

Ukrainian military officials say the country's defence industry has been working extra hours to meet the needs of the army. Ukrainian state defence firm 'UkrOboronProm' plans to increase tank production from 5 to 120 armoured fighting vehicles per year.

 

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Military training of future sergeants - Міністерство оборони України

Monday, February 9. KHARKIV — Cadets of Sergeants’ Military College of Kharkiv Ivan Kozhedub Air Force University had military training. For a month they have enhanced their professional skills in aviation units. The cadets prepared aircrafts for flights and maintained them. A particular attention was paid to studying the experience gained through the ‘anti-terror’ operation (ATO).

According to the college leaders, the cadets will take final exams soon. In March, they will be certified and get appointments to aviation units.

 

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Rivne businessmen repair military equipment for Ukrainian army - Міністерство оборони України

Tuesday, February 10, RIVNE — Rivne specialists have repaired four BTR-70 armored vehicles for the Ukrainian military.

According to leading officer of vehicle platoon, guard and maintenance battalion, the vehicle is ready for all the combat tasks accomplishment.

“We’re going to mount a 12.5 mm KPV heavy machine gun and a 7.62 mm PKT machine gun on it. Such armored vehicles have proved their endurance in the ‘anti-terror’ operation region in east of Ukraine. It’s easy to drive it in cold weather as well”, officer stressed.

Three vehicles will be sent to the east of Ukraine and one vehicle will be used for mobilized personnel training at Rivne training range.

Rivne businessmen have already repaired these four BTRs, three MTLB light armored multipurpose tracked tractors and one BMP-2 (APC) for military units of the ‘North’ operations command.

 

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