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
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.

240 Foreign Dignitaries to Attend Russia Arms EXPO 2013

Among high-ranking delegates attending Russia Arms EXPO 2013 (RAE 2013), the IX International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment, and Ammunition are Defense Ministers of the Republic of Iraq and Kyrgyzstan, General Consuls of Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Tajikistan, and France, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of Indonesia, and others.
Since 1999, Russia Arms Expo has been seeing more and more visitors from abroad. Over 14 years, the number of participating countries has grown by more than 40%, and the number of exhibitors has more than quadrupled. RAE has always mirrored the trends and prospects of the global arms market, says Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Rogozin: "Traditionally, the exhibition is attended by foreign experts and high-ranking government delegations from countries that import and export armaments. International companies present their products here as well."
Besides, Russia Arms Expo-2013 will welcome officials from Defense Ministries of Algiers, Hungary, Egypt, Israel, Kazakhstan, Poland, France, Czech Republic, and Sweden; ambassadors and attaches of Byelorussia, China, Laos, Mozambique, Tajikistan, and Sweden, as well as representatives of the Netherlands Arms Control Agency.
The exhibition in Nizhniy Tagil is aimed at boosting business ties among producers and users of military equipment, armaments, and ammunition throughout the world. Over the course of the exhibition, experts and delegates will take part in a business agenda that touches upon issues of international security, arms control, international law, and other aspects of defense policy. 

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 25, 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. 

Engines from Yaroslavl

At Russia Arms EXPO 2013 (RAE 2013), the IX International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment, and Ammunition, Avtodizel OAO (YaMZ) will present its new family of YaMZ-530 midsize inline engines for special-purpose vehicles. The factory will present two new engines in 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder versions.
The engines meet the key requirements to modern special-purpose products such as high output, reliability, maintainability, reliable start in cold temperatures, air tightness, and multifuel capacity.

Key advantages of the YaMZ-530 engine family are their great characteristics on par with the best international products. The YaMZ-5347 4.43-liter engine, with outputs ranging from 190 to 240 horsepower and torque from 735 to 784 Nm, is fitted to vehicles such as Tigr, Volk, SPM-2, and others. Another version, the 6,65-liter YaMZ-5367, with output of 312-450 horsepower and 1226-1660 Nm of torque, is used to power Ural armored trucks, the SPM-3 Medved, and others. These engines have high output – up to 50 kW/l with high tuning potential – and their torque figures reach 250 Nm/l. Another advantage is their high durability, with overhaul periods reaching 1 million km for commercial vehicles and 700 thousand kilometers for special-duty vehicles. Service intervals of the engines can reach 50 thousand kilometers. The new models share up to 85% of basic parts and components and have a noise rating below 92 dB.

All rights for production and sales of the YaMZ-530 engine family belong to Avtodizel OAO (YaMZ), part of the GAZ Group.

VTB Bank becomes sponsor of Russia Arms EXPO 2013

VTB Bank became the sponsor of  Russia Arms EXPO 2013 (RAE 2013), the IX International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment, and Ammunition, which is taking place September 25-28 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, as 400 exhibitors from 50 countries of the world will demonstrate unique characteristics of their products. 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 is not only a military exhibition, but also a platform for supplier negotiations, contract signing, discussing the current and future goals of Russia's defense industry, and working out ways of military cooperation between Russia and its international partners. Along with an extensive demonstration program, the exhibition will feature a business agenda dealing with industrial and legal aspects of development of the global arms market.
VTB has sponsored numerous major technology exhibitions, among which the MAKS International Aviation and Space Salon (VTB has taken part in and sponsored the Salon since 2003) and the 2012 Engineering Technologies International Forum. Besides, VTB has traditionally supported social and cultural initiatives of Russia's major theaters and museums such as the Bolshoi and Mariinsky Theaters, The Pyotr Fomenko Theater, the Tretyakov Gallery, and the Russian Museum. 2013 became the second year running when VTB became the General Sponsor of the Moscow International Film Festival. VTB provides regular help to children's healthcare and orphanages, allocating significant sums to support children's hospital within the World without Tears charity program.
VTB has  been active in sports as well. Since 2003, the Bank has been the general sponsor of Russia's men's national volleyball team; in 2005, the bank began supporting the KAMAZ-Master rally team; and since 2008, VTB has been the general sponsor of the legendary Dinamo Moscow Football Club. From the 2010/2011 season, VTB is the general sponsor of Dinamo Moscow Hockey Club. The Bank also has sponsorship projects in basketball, gymnastics, and track-and-field athletics. 

Everything in Sight

The latest technologies in optomechanics and optronics at Russia Arms EXPO 2013 (RAE 2013), the IX International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment, and Ammunition, will come courtesy of OPTSYS, a French company occupying leading positions in surveillance systems, including those fitted to armored vehicles and tanks.
The company will exhibit products such as ViPer tactical surveillance system, an optical kit with the ViDOK display, and a muzzle-mounted sight that increases accuracy up to 0.1 mm in flat-trajectory weapon systems.

The 360-degree ViPer situational awareness system is designed to provide perimeter surveillance from armored vehicles. Its important feature is its capability to work in almost all conditions and environments: negative factors such as icing or lens fogging are not a problem for ViPer. ViPer features an intelligent video stream management system and a highly reliable intuitive modular man-machine interface. Other advantages of this OPTSYS product include compatibility with various vehicles and any types of video cameras (infrared, day, and night vision cameras), and the ability to record over 72 hours of video from 8 different cameras in real-time mode.
The ViDOK optical kit, based on a video periscope, is a compact and energy-efficient system for controlling the perimeter around various combat vehicles (BMP, M113, T72, and others) both while stationary and on the move. Its advanced optics eliminate eye fatigue, and the module can be customized for every customer's individual needs.
More details on OPTSYS product line will be available from Marketing and Development Director Sylvain FERNANDEZ, who will be attending RAE-2013.
A subsidiary of Nexter, a French group dealing in the design and manufacturing of mechanic and hydraulic systems, OPTSYS specializes in optics and video systems for armored vehicles. OPTSYS products are fitted to VBCI and LECLERC armored vehicles fielded by the French Army. For over 40 years, OPTSYS has been designing, manufacturing, and marketing onboard optics and optical-electronic land-based response systems for the military.

Have a Safe Seat Please!

At Russia Arms EXPO 2013 (RAE 2013), the IX International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment, and Ammunition, Nexter Mechanics, a subsidiary of France's Nexter Group, will present its latest developments in mechanics and hydraulics.
Nexter Mechanics is bringing to RAE 2013 samples from its key product ranges: tire pressure control systems for military and special vehicles and the Safepro seat for armored vehicles, which helps protect the occupants.

The CTIS tire pressure control system is designed to work on various types of wheeled vechilces – 4х4, 6х6, 8х8, and 10х10 – on all terrains. Taking into account specific customer neds, Nexter Mechanics offers manual and automatic central tire inflation systems specifically designed for various vehicle types
The Safepro seat offers up to 95% protection against landmine or IED explosions, shrapnel protection from the back side, and compatibility with different armored vehicles. The seat has a retractable back that allows it to transform into a sleeping place.
Guests of RAE 2013 will have a chance to see Nexter Mechanics products at the joint stand of the French defense and machine-building enterprise cluster and Ural-Atlantique LLC. Catherine BARRE, Nexter Mechanics Exports Director, plans to attend the exhibition.
Nexter Mechanics is part of the Nexter Group specializing in mechanics and hydraulic systems. Its know-hows cover all project phases, from engineering to development, production, maintainance, and spare parts supplies. 

Safety First!

According to the Paris Chemical Weapons Convention, destruction and utilization of chemical and explosive ammunition is the duty of every state. However, the only way to do that efficiently and safely is through using state-of-the-art technologies. Сaretta Tecnology s.r.l.will present its latest developments in this sphere at Russia Arms EXPO 2013 (RAE 2013), the IX International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment, and Ammunition. With over 15 years of experience of manufacturing machines for utilization of artillery shells, mines, bombs, and their components, the company is considered one of industry leaders in Italy.

Technologies used by Сaretta not only reduce costs by recycling of over 90% of all components and constituents of items being utilized, including explosives and fuels, but also minimize emissions of poisonous substances and gases into the environment.
Expert chemists at Caretta Technology s.r.l. work with all types of ordnance, including poison gas bombs, torpedoes, rockets, cluster bombs, and anti-tank and anti-personnel landmines. The company has successfully developed and supplied to Italy's Ministry of Defense five water jet cutters to scrap munitions (mines, shells, bombs, and torpedoes). In general, various machines from Сaretta work in 20 countries of the world, including Russia.
However, Caretta's activities are not limited to designing, developing, and building water jet cutting machines and robotized systems for utilizing and repacking cluster munitions into authorized containers.
Over years, the company has accumulated priceless experience in complex design and planning of military production facilities. From logistics to the recycling of energy and scrap metal, Сaretta Tecnology s.r.l. can provide turnkey solutions for whole utilization complexes for mines, shells, bombs, and torpedoes.
Speaking of high technologies developed by Сaretta Tecnology s.r.l., it is impossible to overlook its developments in the sphere of cryogenic utilization, which the company uses mostly for scrapping underwater munitions and small-caliber ordnance.
Сaretta Tecnology s.r.l. is one the world's leading manufacturers of complex high-pressure water and plasma jet cutting equipment. Сaretta Tecnology s.r.l. designs and manufactures in-house unique equipment with various cutting head types, hybrid machines, and machines with multiple gantries and modular designs

Fire in the Hole!

At Russia Arms EXPO 2013 (RAE 2013), the IX International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment, and Ammunition, NPO Pribor JSC will present a wide exhibition of its products. Among others, NPO Pribor, Russia's leader in the development and manufacturing of small-caliber ammunition for automatic cannon systems, is bringing the 40-mm automatic grenade launcher complex Balkan.

 A distinguishing feature of the system is the ammunition it uses. Its special ‘caseless’ round allows using nearly twice as much explosives in one 40-mm round, which greatly increases fragmentation and helps reduce weight of the gun while increasing its firepower. The mounted grenade launcher weighs just 32 kg and provides a firing rate of up to 400 rounds/minute with a range of up to 2.5 kilometers. Each belt for the Balkan contains 20 grenades, with 2 belts in each belt drum, which makes it a formidable weapon. The grenade launcher is mounted on a tripod with the operator’s seat attached to the rear and comes standard with an optical sight.
One of the latest developments also to be presented by NPO Pribor at RAE 2013 are 30-mm automatic cannon rounds with plastic driving bands. Projectiles with plastic driving bands increase barrel service life up to three time and ensure more efficient use of ammunition.
Founded in 1941, NPO Pribor is now Russia's leading  developer and manufacturer of small-caliber ammunition for automatic cannons, as well as rounds for automatic tripod-mounted, handheld, and attached grenade launchers for all branches of Russian Armed Forces. NPO Pribor is part of the Rostec State Corporation.

Sverdlovsk Oblast Industrialists to Support RAE 2013

On June 27, 2013, an extended session of the Union of Sverdlovsk Oblast Defense Enterprises and the Sverdlovsk arm of the Russian Engineering Union took place at the Kirovograd Hard Alloys Plant.

During the session, the Presidium listened to a report on the progress of preparations for the Russia Arms EXPO 2013 (RAE 2013), the IX International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment, and Ammunition, and stressed out the need for all defense enterprises of the Sverdlovsk Oblast to take part in the exhibition. Managers were advised to work out detailed plans of participation in the business and exposition part of the event and come up with proposals regarding the participation of their specialists in the program. The Presidium also decided that the leading enterprises of the Union will help the Organizing Committee in forming specific sections of the exhibitions, while the Executive Directorate of the Union will help engage as many enterprises of the Ural Region as possible.
A special session of the Board on advertising and exhibition activities of the Union will be held to identify and solve all organizational issues regarding the participation of Sverdlovsk Oblast defense enterprises in RAE-2013.
The Union of Sverdlovsk Oblast Defense Enterprises was established on December 27, 1996, upon the initiative of directors of Sverdlovsk Oblast defense factories. The Union currently includes 82 enterprises with a total production of 244.4 billion rubles (up 128.6% next to year 2011).

Salutation of Sverdlovsk Region Governor Yevgeny Kuyvashev

Dear participants and guests of the 9th International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment and Ammunition,

Today’s Russia needs an army that is capable of responding appropriately to modern threats. The strength of the Russian army and of Russian weapons needs to lie not in their quantity but in their quality, not in their firepower but in their intellectual supremacy.
The Russia Arms Expo exhibition, which has been staged in Nizhny Tagil since 1999, serves to address this objective. It strengthens the country’s defence capability and is not only a modern exhibition venue but also an excellent testing range, where the boldest and most promising projects can be tested.
It is no accident that the exhibition is growing in prestige year by year among Russian and foreign companies and seeing an increase in its reach and the number of participants. Each exhibition is another step forward in improving special technical equipment and arms and strengthening Russia’s defence capability.
The Russian state’s military power has grown and become stronger on the basis of weapons, guns and tanks made in the Ural region. I am sure that Sverdlovsk Region – the “bastion of the state” – has always been, is now and always will be a strong shield and defender of the Fatherland.
I wish the participants and organisers of the exhibition fruitful work, useful contacts, positive outcomes, and new successes and triumphs in their work to strengthen Russia’s defence and economic might.