Rosoboronexport Sets Priorities for PacRim Markets

Rosoboronexport Sets Priorities for PacRim Markets

(NSI News Source Info) November 20, 2008: The 3rd International Tri-Service Defence Event, INDO DEFENCE 2008 EXPO & FORUM, is held in Jakarta, Indonesia, since 19 till 22 November 2008 at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force base.

Since its very inception in 2004 “Indo Defence” became one of the largest and authoritative defence shows in the Asian Pacific region. The event is hosted biannually by the Indonesian Ministry of Defence and is seen as a bridge for military-technical cooperation between European and South-East Asian countries.

The previous show attracted more than 400 exhibitors from 37 countries of the world. The most representative and spacious national expositions were those of Russia, Korea, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, Holland, India, Singapore and Malaysia. At the Russian exposition 18 enterprises showcased their products. That show saw 12,000 visitors including members of official delegations from ministries and agencies of 45 countries in the whole world.

This year’s exhibition promises to be even more impressive. According to its organisers, 20,000 delegates and traders representing more than 500 world-famous enterprises and companies from 40 countries are planning to come to Jakarta.

The federal state unitary enterprise “Rosoboronexport” will organise, as usual, the Russian exposition for 11 enterprises developing and producing arms and military equipment. The 245-sq.m exposition will display models, posters, booklets and other types of advertising matter on about 300 samples of the most advanced military hardware promoted now to South-East Asian markets.

During the exhibiting days the Russian delegation plans to meet with a number of high-ranking officials of defence ministries from Indonesia and other countries. Presentations of weapon systems in great demand in the region, will be made.

These systems include, first of all, the Mi-35 attack helicopters, Su-30MK2 super-manoeuvrable multi-role fighters and Su-32 fighter-bombers for Air Force, Project 636 diesel-electric submarines for Navy, and armoured vehicles for Marines. Delivery of new Russian military equipment to Indonesia is a priority line of the military-technical cooperation between the two countries.

“Indonesia is in good relations with its neighbours, this is why it does not seek to build up super-strong armed forces,” Minister of Defence of Indonesia Juwono Sudarsono said at the previous exhibition. “It is the reason why we adhere to the concept of minimal requirements, wishing to obtain maximally balanced sources of arms supplies to our country on the best favourable terms,” he underscored.

The present exposition of Rosoboronexport is built in accordance with these guidelines.

Traditionally, potential customers show interest in new information on ground forces equipment. First of all, it concerns armour and artillery: T-90S, BMP-3F, BMD-2, BMD-3, BTR-80, BTR-80A, BTR-90, 152-mm 2S19 Msta-S self-propelled howitzer, Grad and Smerch multiple launch rocket systems.

Export versions of Sukhoi type aircraft are displayed, including the Su-30MK multifunction fighter, Su-39 attack aircraft, Su-32 fighter-bomber. Guests and exhibitors will be able to familiarize themselves with the unique performance of the Yak-130 combat trainer.

A prominent place in the exposition is taken by attack, combat transport and scout helicopters of the world-renowned brands “Mil” and “Kamov”, such as Mi-35, Mi-35P, Mi-35M combat transport helicopters, etc.

Specialists will undoubtedly be interested in unique operational capabilities of the Mi-26 transport helicopter designed to transport troops together with their materiel in support of combat manoeuvres, as well as heavy cargos weighing up to 20 tonnes in total.

Given Indonesia’s geographical position, naval systems and weapons are widely represented. The centrepieces of the exposition are Project 20382 corvette and Gepard-5.9 multipurpose frigate. Project 12322 Zubr and Project 12061E Murena air cushion ships, Molniya missile boat and Mangust, Svetlyak and Mirage patrol boats retain great export potential for the region. These ships and boats are justly considered the world’s best because of high-speed performance. Project 636 submarines are also actively promoted.

Foreign military specialists show great interest in the unique Club-N integrated shipborne missile system, Club-M mobile multifunction coastal missile system, and Uran-E shipborne missile system as well as Rif-M, Shtil-1 and Klinok air defence missile systems. The 100-mm A-190E Universal artillery mount and Paket-E/NK small-size anti-submarine warfare system are being promoted to the Indonesian Navy. The Laguna-type versatile simulator is offered for training ship’s commanding officers, control and steering operators.

Rosoboronexport’s exposition shows a wide range of air defence systems and equipment. Visitors will get full information on short and medium-range air defence missile systems - Buk-M2E, Tor-M2E and Pechora-2ME, Igla man-portable air defence system, and Nebo-SVU and Protivnik-GE radars. Experts of the Enterprise will provide detailed information on the Zoopark artillery and missile positions reconnaissance system, Fara-1 portable group target reconnaissance and weapon aiming system, and Credo-1 moving target detection radar.

“For the world defence industries this exhibition has become an important indicator of new technology developments and expansion into new markets by major arms developers and manufacturers,” says special projects director Nikolai Dimidyuk, the head of the Rosoboronexport's delegation. “The Russian exposition is presenting combat equipment for all armed services. It means that our country is in position to export to Asia the whole range of armaments, and help countries of the region to effectively develop their own defence industries. At the same time we are prepared to upgrade equipment including NATO-standard systems, procured earlier by the states of the region, as well as engage in joint development and production,” he stresses.