RUSSIA ARMS EXPO 2013: STEPPING INTO THE FUTURE

Research and Production Corporation “URALVAGONZAVOD” became the general coordinator of the 9th International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment and Ammunition “Russia Arms Expo 2013”, which has opened in Nizhny Tagil.

Nizhny Tagil hosts armament exhibitions since 1999, and this year the military salon has reached a new level. Innovation is everywhere: the identity of the exhibition, new and renovated pavilions and presentation centres and new kind of demonstration program.

Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Rogozin inaugurated the exhibition.

“Up until now the Nizhny Tagil exhibition was considered to be an event on a federal scale. Today for the first time the number of foreign participants brings it to a new level. This year Russia hosted many exhibitions of this kind, still RAE is a major international forum. The unique training range gives the exhibition its main distinction from others: besides static display, it allows to show the power of Russian equipment and the development of the domestic defence industry in action”, he said.

Due to the Nizhny Tagil training range features, the demonstration was spectacular, outstanding and as close to real combat. The new program united the show with the demonstration of firing capabilities, special features and mobility of equipment in real combat scenes. This all was supported by unmanned aircrafts and aviation.

All elements of the program are shown in the screens. Viewers can watch the vehicles control systems in action and see the situation on the battlefield through tactical maps. Attached cameras allowed watching the crew inside the vehicles. For those who are unable to visit the exhibition, there is a live webcast in 3D.

The new concept of the RAE exhibition also involves an extended and more efficient business program.

On the first day a plenary discussion "Innovation and quality: a formula for success in the global arms market" was held. It was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin, Sverdlovsk Region Governor Yevgeny Kuyvashev, CEO of OJSC “Research and Production Corporation “URALVAGONZAVOD” Oleg Sienko and others.

In discussion Oleg Sienko said that there is intense competition at the global arms market today. UVZ Corporation is seeking to promote high-quality and more advanced products on the Russian and world arms markets, including within cooperation ties. In increasing competition the corporation will develop cooperation with the world's leading companies.

As a real life example Oleg Sienko mentioned cooperation of UVZ with the French Renault Trucks Defense. They have combined their know-how to develop a prototype infantry combat vehicle of the future – Atom. Each company has contributed 50%. The French party designed transmission, engine and fire control system. UVZ Corporation has developed weapons system. Instead of 30-mm machine guns it got 57-mm automatic gun that can increase the firing distance up to 16 kilometres.

“I’m positive that in the future this vehicle will be in demand and able to meet competition in the global arms market”, Oleg Sienko said.

One more example is cooperation with another French company Sagem in terms of optical systems (thermal viewers) development. We are considering building a joint venture.

Also as part of the business program OJSC “Research and Production Corporation “URALVAGONZAVOD” and Siemens have signed a protocol of intentions concerning the special conditions for purchase and use of software by Uralvagonzavod Corporation and its subsidiaries.

T-90C TO CONQUER PERU

On September 19 a firing range in Peru saw demonstration of the T-90C tank of the Uralvagonzavod produce for Gen. Ricardo Moncada Novoa, Commander-in-Chief Land Forces and 300 officers.

The command authorities of the South American republic were shown the T-90C tank combat and running capabilities by day and at night as well as accuracy of fire with all types of weapons at different ranges from a halt and on the move under conditions of limited visibility and mountainous terrain.

The combat vehicle crew completed all missions successfully having demonstrated high potential of the Russian tank manufactured by Uralvagonzavod.

After the major demonstration one of the Peruvian drivers of the T-55s being in service with the Peruvian Army was offered to “take a drive” of the T-90C tank. After a 5-min briefing, he made a run showing a good skill level and brought the tank to a halt by the Commander-in-Chief. The experiment is a proof that the advanced T-90C tank is as resoponsive and simple as its predecessor T-55 produced by Uralvagonzavod 40 years ago.

Senior officers of the Peruvian Army appreciated the T-90C tank capabilities and the skill of the tank crew members.

RUSSIA ARMS EXPO IN 3D

Russia Arms EXPO 2013 (RAE 2013), the IX International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment, and Ammunition to become the world's first fair to feature a live 3D broadcast of military demonstration program. All people whose computers, smart phones, and TVs support the 3D technology will be able to receive a high-quality three-dimensional image online from the battle demonstrations, taking place at the show. The broadcast will be carried out at the Globalmedialine Youtube channel. A link to the live broadcast will be available at:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsLhl4ZDKG3jv9V-9So5z5tl-rCVlI7xF

There you can also find a 4K 3D infomercial about the latest "Uralvagonzavod" products. The 4K format has up to four times the resolution of traditional Full-HD systems that are now considered standard for high definition resolution.

Visitors of the Exhibition will also have a chance to enjoy another technological innovation - latest Glasses-free 3D monitors will be placed throughout the exhibition halls and the stands, allowing all visitors to see the 3D footage. The monitors are built around the so-called lenticular graphics technology that provides a comfortable viewing of 3D images without glasses even at acute angles. It will be the first time in Russia that a 3D live internet broadcast will be combined with a transmission on Glasses-free 3D monitors.

Russia Arms EXPO 2013 is taking place at the Nizhniy Tagil State Demonstration and Exhibition Center of Armaments and Military Equipment of the Nizhniy Tagil Metal Testing Institute (NTIIM). Over a period of four days, participants and visitors of the Exhibition will see the latest and greatest achievements of Russia's defense industry along with the most advanced examples of international military equipment. In general, RAE 2013 will outline a full picture of the priorities, achievements, and future potential of not only Russia's, but the world's defense industry.

RAE 2013: TERMINATOR-2 — WORLD PREMIERE

A world premiere will take place on the first day of the 9th International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment and Ammunition — Russia Arms EXPO 2013 (RAE 2013) on September 26, 2013.

Research and Production Corporation URALVAGONZAVOD will present its latest design — Tank Support Fighting Vehicle BMPT-72. BMPT-72 is a breakthrough modernization of the world-famous URALVAGONZAVOD T-72 tank. When designing BMPT-72, engineers relied on experience of creation and exploitation of BMPT, also known as Terminator for its gun power.

Just as its basic model, Terminator-2 is a multipurpose tank and infantry fire support vehicle that can operate in any combat mode, complicated geographic area, light conditions and against any enemy. Still, it has some new features: upgraded fire-control system and turret weapon station protection. The breakthrough vehicle is built on the platform of the most widely manufactured and used T-72 tank.

Given that, the key advantage that BMPT-72 gives to all the counties that operate T-72 tanks, is that they can promptly and at minimum cost upgrade their armies to ultra-modern level, enhance its capacity, mobility, protection and armament without purchasing new high cost machines. Terminator-2 is to premiere in a multimedia lightshow at a 900 m2 presentation centre built especially for that purpose. Foreign visitors and official delegation are expected to attend the presentation.