Personnel Protection above All

SBA-62 special-purpose armored vehicle will be among the exhibits brought by Zaschita Corporation to Russia Arms EXPO 2013 (RAE 2013), the IX International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment, and Ammunition. The vehicle is designed to transport personnel and cargo in all climates and on all terrains.

Armored to ensure high level of protection per GOST 50963-96 (cabin – class 5, armored module – class 6), the SBA-62 withstands the blast of an F-1 hand grenade beneath and on the roof and carries armor-protected fuel tanks and batteries. The armored module can be padded to protect its occupants against spall and ricochets. It has bulletproof windows with built-in firing ports for troops riding inside.

Based on the KAMAZ-43118 chassis, the SBA-62 comes in two versions: an 18-seat armored module with two hinged doors in the front and one hinged door in the rear, and a 20-seat armored module with two hinged doors in the rear. A separate heater, an air conditioner, and a ventilation and gas extraction system ensure comfort in the cabin.

Zaschita Corporation is one of Russia's top manufacturers of special-purpose and armored vehicles, as well as individual protection gear. Founded in 1993, Zaschita Corporation specializes in design and research of new prototypes for law enforcement and the military as well as for civilian customers. Its vehicles have high performance and protection characteristics, which ensures their advantage over Russian and international competition.

Comfortable Security

Special armored vehicle SBA-60K2 Bulat, designed as personnel or weapons/equipment carrier, will be featured at the Zaschita Corporation stand at Russia Arms EXPO 2013 (RAE 2013), the IX International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment, and Ammunition.

The SBA-60K2 Bulat, based on Russian-made KAMAZ military truck chassis, has increased cargo capacity and better performance on and off road, along with bullet and landmine armor (up to class 6 according to GOST R 50963-96 standard). The vehicle is fitted with bulletproof glazing with built-in firing ports. Inside, the vehicle can be lined to protect its occupants from spall and ricochets. A seven-ton winch is mounted in the front part of the vehicle.

The SBA-60K2 Bulat can be operated in all climates and on all terrains. Its total seating capacity is 10 people: 2 crew and 8 troopers. Its console-mounted seats with built-in shock absorbers help mitigate the effect of explosion on its occupants. The vehicle is fitted with a HVAC system that can be complemented with an optional filtering unit to ensure maximum comfort for the crew.

Zaschita Corporation is one of Russia's top manufacturers of special-purpose and armored vehicles, as well as individual protection gear. Founded in 1993, Zaschita Corporation specializes in design and research of new prototypes for law enforcement and the military as well as for civilian customers. Its vehicles have high performance and protection characteristics, which ensures their advantage over Russian and international competition.

Russia and France to cooperate at RAE

Major French manufacturers of armaments, military equipment, and electronics will take part in Russia Arms EXPO 2013 (RAE 2013), the IX International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment, and Ammunition. The news was announced in Yekaterinburg, at the XIV session of the Russia-France Military and Technical Cooperation Committee. Alexander Petrov, Chairman of the Government of Sverdlovsk District, presented the Exhibition to the French delegation. This presentation comes on the back of a long campaign by regional government and local companies to attract French exhibitors.

As a result major holdings such as Nexter, Renault Trucks Defense, Sagem Safran group and other companies, have already confirmed their participation in RAE 2013.

Considering the high status of the event, the French delegation will have among its members Gen. Colas Des Francs, Director General of Eurosatory, France's biggest weapons and military equipment exhibition.

Each of the French companies that have confirmed their participation produces a wide range of products for all arms of service. The Nexter Holding specializes in the manufacturing of tanks, tank munitions, and upgrade kits for currently fielded systems. Safran Sagem is the world leader in helicopter control systems and Europe's top manufacturer of UAVs. Renault Truck Defense has a long-standing reputation in the world as a manufacturer of armored vehicles and special-purpose trucks, whose 100-year experience is relied upon by armies of five continents.

RAE 2013: Click like!

Russia Arms EXPO 2013 (RAE 2013), the IX International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment, and Ammunition is taking a step towards social media.

RAE 2013 is getting new visuals this year that reflect the immense work by the organizers to develop and implement the event's new concept and business program. Exhibition's new logo is designed to outline its innovative mode and international status. "It was our decision to turn RAE 2013 into a leading Russian and international arms event that made us radically change our organizational and promotional approach. The rebranding campaign has touched upon everything. This year we are forming both the exhibition and business programs very differently. We have changed our approach to participants: speakers, as well as exhibitors" – says Alexei Zharich, Chief Communications Officer, Uralvagonzavod. According to the official, this approach has already attracted new international exhibitors.

Such transformation could not have gone without affecting the concept of media campaign for the event. The organizers have decided to take advantage of the ever-growing influence of social media by launching exhibition's accounts on all major networks including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube Slideshare, Blogspot and Flickr. Internet users worldwide can log in to those pages to find and discuss news, photos and exclusive videos about the Event and Russian defense industry. Also people can follow the Exhibition's preparation work as some of the events will be broadcast live as they unfold.

On Land and At Sea

At Russia Arms EXPO 2013 (RAE 2013), the IX International Exhibition of Arms, Military Equipment, and Ammunition, Russia's Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (NIMI) will present its lineup of munitions for tank, antitank, field, and naval artillery.

The oldest manufacturers of this type of munitions in Russia, NIMI will showcase on its stands full-scale mock-ups of 3VBM17, 3VBK16, 3OF36 rounds for 125mm tank guns with armor-piercing, high-explosive, and HEAT projectiles. Also on show will be full-scale mock-ups of 152mm HE shells for 2A65 Msta-B and 2S19 Msta-S howitzers.

For naval artillery, NIMI is bringing 76mm, 100mm, and 130mm rounds in various versions (HE, anti-aircraft, and radio-fused projectiles), capable of destroying ground and naval targets. A full-scale mock-up of a 100mm shell for BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle will surely enjoy special interest of visitors.

The history of NIMI dates back to 1932. The Institute's developments played an extremely important role during World War II; for example, it was NIMI that developed the technologies required for mass production of rockets for the famous
Katyusha multiple rocket launchers.

The Institute has been exporting its products since as early as 1937. Most Soviet- and Russian-made ammunitions in the world have been developed in NIMI. Today, NIMI's specialists are working on new generations of conventional and guided projectiles as well as a number of civilian products including oil transportation equipment.