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ROSOBORONEXPORT: WE EXPECT BREAKTHROUGH IN ARAB ARMS MARKET

Written by thomas · Filed Under Aeronautics News, Defense 

October 5, 2009

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Participation of the Rosoboronexport delegation in the Third Libyan Aviation
Exhibition, LAVEX 2009, to be held from 5 until 8 October in Libya and to be accompanied
by the 3rd Pan Arab-African Aviation Conference, will promote the systematic expansion of
defence cooperation between Russia and Libya, and Russia and other states of the region.
“We expect significant shifts towards Russian weapons in regional arms markets in
the near future,” Rosoboronexport Deputy Director General and head of the delegation
Alexander Mikheev said. “Interest in Russian combat aircraft, air defence systems, and
training aids, as well as other weapons, materiel, and special equipment grows, and we hope
to secure new and to a certain extent breakthrough contracts.”
The Rosoboronexport exhibition
stand is expected to be visited by officials
from Libya, Algeria, Egypt, the UAE, and
many other countries. Upcoming meetings
will focus on a wide scope of issues,
ranging from procurements of cutting-edge
combat systems to upgrades of arms and
materiel delivered earlier. Russian weapon
systems have been in service throughout
the region for a long time and are highly appreciated. For instance, combat tactics of the
Libyan Air Force are based on the employment of Russian- and Soviet-made hardware, while
many Libyan pilots and technicians were trained in Soviet and Russian colleges. At the
present time it is an excellent basis for developing close defence relations, inherent in true
partners, even further.
The Rosoboronexport Corporation is a traditional participant in the Libyan air show.
The Tripoli-based LAVEX 2009 Exhibition will display a wide range of Russian aircraft, weapons, air defence systems, and other hi-tech products, which are of great interest to
Middle East and North African countries.
Special interest is generated by the Su-35 multi-role super-manoeuvrable fighter,
boasting fifth-generation technologies that ensure its superiority over its rivals. The Su-35
features state-of-the-art avionics and a phased-array radar, capable of detecting targets at a
greater range, tracking up to 30 targets, and simultaneously engaging eight targets. The
aircraft’s super-manoeuvrability is provided by the new powerful thrust vector control (TVC)
engine. At the same time in order to establish air superiority and attack any air-, ground-, and
sea-based targets in any conditions by day
and night, the aircraft is capable of
carrying an awesome combat load of up to
eight tons of guided and unguided air
weapons, attached to 12 external stations.
The Yak-130 combat trainer, which
will soon enter service with the Russian
Air Force, is also the focus of attention of
arms procurement experts. The aircraft will
be employed to train pilots for Su- and MiG-family fighters, including cutting-edge Su-35s
and MiG-35s. Given outstanding flight characteristics, the reliable electrical fly-by-wire
system, and the advanced glazed cockpit, the Yak-130 ensures efficient and safe training in
piloting modern and advanced aircraft, including foreign ones. The combat trainer is capable
of operating from unpaved airfields. It has a service life of 10,000 flying hours, while its
airframe is designed to remain operational for at least 30 years. In addition to that the Yak-
130 can carry out air strikes in the course of low-intensity conflicts.
The Kamov Ka-52A Alligator reconnaissance/attack helicopter also generates
considerable interest. In addition to impressive combat capabilities of an attack helicopter, the
Ka-52A rotary-wing aircraft can fly reconnaissance and target designation missions, including
laser illumination of targets, in the interests of interacting attack aircraft and ground-based
weapon systems. The Alligator is fitted with the most advanced target detection and
designation systems and is capable of carrying out automated low-level flights. In addition to
that the Ka-52A can be employed to train and maintain flight skills of helicopter jockeys
instead of a special training helicopter of the same type.

Russia is a traditional leader in developing and manufacturing air defence systems,
which have time and again proved their high efficiency in providing area and point air
defence. The cutting-edge S-400 Triumf long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system,
designed to counter all existing and future airborne threats, is one of the most efficient
systems. Triumf SAM systems are capable of killing aerodynamic targets at a range of up to
250 km and ballistic targets at a range of up to 60 km within an altitude envelope of up to 27
km. This system can be integrated into any air defence system, just like the Pantsir-S1 selfpropelled
air defence system, capable of engaging targets with a minimal cross-section.
Other promising lines of defence
cooperation will also be discussed at
LAVEX 2009. Rosoboronexport will
familiarise its partners with precisionguided
air-to-air and air-to-surface aircraft
missiles, guided air bombs, as well as a
variety of radars, sights, simulators for air
defence combat crews, avionics, and
navigation, flight control, communications,
and life support systems. Much attention will be focused on building airfields, establishing
service centres and an integrated after-sale services system, as well as licensed-production and
assembly facilities.
“Our participation in the Libyan exhibition will strengthen Russia’s relations with
countries of the region both in the sphere of aircraft industry and other areas of defence
cooperation. We stand every chance of succeeding given out vast experience in successful
long-term cooperation,” Alexander Mikheev emphasised.

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