What to do while in Ukraine

" Ukroboronprom " participates in one of the largest exhibitions of weapons in the world - IDEX (International Defence Exhibition)  which takes place every two years in the United Arab Emirates. This year it starts on February 19 and will last five days. "Ukroboronprom" at the IDEX-2017 is an advanced development of Ukrainian military-industrial complex, focusing on modern technologies and advanced unmanned armored vehicles. It is at this exhibition will be the first international premiere unmanned "Phantom" and will be showcased drones Anser and Patriot R2. At IDEX-2017 will also be showcased fighting vehicles BTR-4, "Dozor-B" combat units "Taipan" and BPU 12.7, guided missile and artillery weapons, and other advanced design companies participating Concern. "Ukroboronprom" aims to attract foreign producers to mutually beneficial cooperation and to demonstrate to investors the prospects of Ukrainian defense industr

Ukraine at International Defence Exhibition DefExpo 2016. Ukraine presented on its stand over 40 full-scale samples and models of military equipment from 11 Ukrainian companies. Visitors to Ukrainian stand get acquainted with samples of armored vehicles, BTR-3 as " Dozor- B", various modifications of BMP. Also presented domestic aircraft industry. In particular, the AN-132, AN-148, AN- 178.  State company "Antonov" India offers enterprises jointly build aircraft An -32. The DefExpo-2016 is the largest in South Asia exhibition of arms and military technology.   An 225 compare to Boeing 747, AirBus A380 and H-4 Spruce Goose

Ukrainian anti-tank systems analogue of US Javelin Sturga-P , which is also called "Scythians".   "Ukroboronprom" started mass production of anti-tank systems analogue of US Javelin , which is also called "Scythians ".  Ukraine has f ound an alternative to the American anti-tank missiles , which can be produced in Ukraine. Ukrainian army in desperate need of anti- missile systems to combat Russian invaders . Such complexes Javelin should have supply us the United States. But this issue has become a  blocker in the negotiations between Ukraine and America. And domestic designers have offered to start production of analog weapons at its plants . " Ukroboronprom" has already begun mass production of   anti-tank systems " Stugna-P ", which is also called " Scythians". This complex has the same characteristics in comparison with the American prototype. " Stugna -P " was named

Kharkov plant developed a hybrid of tank and infantry fighting vehicles (BMP). To begin mass production of this type military vehicles Ukroboronprom is ready this year . https://twitter.com/ukroboronprom

Ukrainian army on the New Year eve has got the  gifts to f ight with Russian invaders and terrorists in the Donbas region .  Battalion of the 95th Brigade has got numbers of  " Spartans " .   B attalion of the 14th Brigade has got numbers of  T- 64BV .   Also Ukrainian Army has got 2S7 Pions .   Specifications Weight 46.5 tons Length 10.5 m (34 ft 5 in) Width 3.38 m (11 ft 1 in) Height 3 m (9 ft 10 in) Crew 7 Armor 10mm max. Main armament 203 mm 2A44 gun Engine V-46-I V12 turbocharged diesel 840 hp Suspension torsion bar Operational range Road: 650 km (400 mi) Speed 50 km/h (31 mph)  And American systems determine the position of enemies  mortar crew.   

" Ukroboronprom " reached an agreement with the well-known Polish company Lubawa SA create a joint production. The corresponding decision is set out in a cooperation agreement signed by the first deputy general director of " Ukroboronproma " Sergei Pinkasom and CEO Lubawa SA Marcin Kubica , "- said in it. According to a report in the near future will be determined by a series of products that will make the joint venture .  The signed contract contains, inter alia , a concrete plan of action to be done in the coming weeks . Company Lubawa S.A. established in 1951 . It produces bulletproof vests , protective suits , tents , helmets , dams and industrial coated fabrics .

Ukroboronprom signed a contract with the American arms manufacturer Barrett Firearms. The weapons will be delivered for the needs of the Security Service of Ukraine and the National Guard . From the Ukrainian side contract was signed by  Ukrinmash company, which is engaged in the export of special equipment for Ukroboronproma (weapons, ammunition and equipment for special purposes). Barrett Firearms specializes in large-caliber sniper rifles. You can by t-shirt with logo of Barrett Firearms: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sop=10&_nkw=barrett+firearms&_frs=1

Armored Saxon, purchased for the Ukrainian Army has good anti-mine protection. Proved in Bosnia-Herzegovina.  Ukroboronprom still buy 75 armored Saxon AT-105 which were in storage  in the UK. Next week will arrive 20 APCs. The cost is $ 51 thousand. They will arrive without weapons and after the fighting module of Ukrainian production will be mounted they will be send to the ATO zone. According to the head Ukroboronproma S. Pinkasa: "In 2015, for the needs of the Ukrainian Army UK will deliver another 55 armored Saxon. All machines have a warranty on the part of company-producers who are willing to ensure the functioning of the technique and its subsequent maintenance."  Ukrainian media wrote that this outdated vehicals. They are more like police cars with armor that allows you to save the crew of only 7.62 caliber bullet. However, they also have an important advantage - mine protection In 1994, the British troops operating a peacekeeping mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina

Company "Ukrinmash" ( "Ukroboronprom") has signed contracts to import high-tech equipment for the Armed Forces of the French Thales Group. Thales Group - one of the world leaders in the field of security of information and communication systems for the aerospace , military and marine applications . Companies Thales produce communications and electronic warfare , radar systems and other equipment. What exactly has ordered Ukraine , is not specified .   According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute SIPRI, Thales occupies 11th place in the world ranking of arms dealers , the fourth in Europe and the first in France. For comparison , the " Ukroboronprom " is in the world ranking of 58 traders place.   Recall that in November it was reported that the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine signed military contracts for a billion UAH .