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Arms Trade Database for August-September 2001
| Supplier |
Recipient |
Date |
Description of Event |
Financial Parameters |
Notes |
| Information for previous period |
| Russia |
Malaysia |
July 2001 |
Signing of the contract for delivery of Metis-M (AT-13) ATGM to Malaysia.1 |
$30 mln |
Tula-based KBP Instrument Design Bureau, designer of Metis missiles, will fulfill the contract.2 |
| August |
| Russia |
UAE |
Beginning of August 2001 |
JSC “KAMAZ” completes delivery of 200 KamAZ-4326 high mobility trucks to UAE.3 |
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| Ukraine |
Egypt |
Beginning of August 2001 |
Ukraine reported to have won bid for modernization of 450 BTR-50 APC for the Egyptian Army.4 |
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A contract with the UAE for the modernization of 700 BMP-3 AIFVs is also likely to be signed.5 |
| Russia
France |
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08.08.01 |
Russian Aerospace Equipment Corporation, the V.V. Tikhomirrov State Machine-building Research and Development Institute and French Thales sign an agreement for joint development of CADET aviation systems for target detection, locking, tracking and destruction by missiles.6 |
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The development of this system will take 2 years and provides for the installation of Russian missiles on practically every modern fighter. |
| Russia |
Myanmar |
08.08.01 |
During his visit, Russian Deputy Defense Minister and chairman of Committee on Military-Technical Cooperation Mikhail Dmitriev is reported to have reached a principal agreement on the delivery of 8 MiG-29 (Fulcrum) fighters and 2 MiG-29UB combat trainers to Myanmar.7 |
$150 mln8 |
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| Russia |
India |
15.08.01 |
General Director of Ilyushin Aircraft Corporation releases news that 5 Il-38 (May) anti-submarine aircraft of the Indian Air Force will be upgraded at their Russian plants.9 |
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Il-38 modernization will include new avionics, navigation and communication systems as well as changing the Berkut anti-submarine system for the Novella system (export version – Sea Snake). |
| Russia |
Global market |
16.08.01 |
Deputy General Director of Rosoboronexport Sergey Chemezov reports that as of August 2001 the company’s foreign currency earnings totaled $2.8 bln.10 |
$2.8 bln |
From the time of its creation in November 2001, Rosoboronexport has signed contracts for more than $8.5 bln. Of this total, deals valued at $2 bln have not been realized due to a lack of intergovernmental agreements.11 |
| Russia |
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20.08.01 |
According to statements of Russia’s Air Force Commander Anatoly Kornukov, the Russian Army will begin receiving S-400 Triumf (SA-20) SAMs in 2002.12 |
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| Russia |
Global market |
22.08.01 |
General Director of Rosoboronexport Andrey Belyaninov says that the company’s order portfolio totals $13.1 bln.13 |
$13.1 bln |
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| Russia
Rosoboronexport |
Columbia |
23.08.01 |
Contract signed for delivery of 6 Mi-17-1V (Hip H) multi-role helicopters to Columbian Armed Forces.14 |
$36.1 mln15 |
Columbia already has 10 Mi-17-1V helicopters, delivered in 1997. |
| Russia |
India |
30.08.01 |
Admiralty Shipyard completes the modernization of the Indian project 877EKM (Kilo class) diesel submarine.16 |
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The first upgraded sub as per the 1999 contract for repair of 2 submarines. |
| Russia |
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August 2001 |
Rosoboronexport and RET Kronshtadt company sign a general agreement on cooperation in foreign trade activities involving military and dual-use products.17 |
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RET Kronshtadt develops naval and aircraft communication systems and simulators. |
| Russia |
China |
August 2001 |
Almaz Scientific Industrial Association completes the contract for delivery of control systems for S-300PMU (SA-10) SAM to China.18 |
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| Russia |
Indonesia |
August 2001 |
The Indonesian Air Force is reported to have the desire to acquire a squadron of Su-30 fighter-bombers.19 |
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| Uzbekistan |
India |
August 2001 |
India is reported to have purchased 6 Il-78 (Midas) flying tankers.20 |
$300 mln |
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| Russia |
Greece |
August 2001 |
The representatives of the Russian defense industry say that Russia will continue upgrading Tor (SA-15) and Osa (SA-8) SAMs for the Greek Armed Forces.21 |
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Federal Scientific Industrial Center “Radioelectronika”, Penza and Murom Radio Plants and the Kirov-based “Avitec” Machine-Building Enterprise are partners in the modernization project. |
| Moldova |
Global market |
August 2001 |
Moldavian parliament approves the decision to sell the country’s 6 MiG (Fulcrum) fighters and 13 MLRS Uragan launchers.22 |
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20% of the proceeds will be given to the Defense Ministry, 80% will go to the state budget. |
| Russia |
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August 2001 |
The Moscow Mil Helicopter Plant pays off a debt of approx. $6 mln to their creditor, Gosinkor Corporation.23 |
About $6 mln (173.3 mln rubles) |
Gosinkor was the largest of Mil’s creditors. |
| France |
Russia |
August 2001 |
French company Turbomeca signs a memorandum of intent with Kamov Company and NPO Saturn to deliver Arrius-2G engines for the new Ka-226 training helicopter and Ka-115 light helicopter.24 |
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NPO Saturn will manufacture the Arrius-2G engines that are still being developed.25 |
| Russia |
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August 2001 |
Rosoboronexport and Air Launch Aerospace Corporation conclude an agreement on coordinating their cooperation with foreign partners.26 |
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Air Launch Project envisages the placement of an up to 4-ton payload to LEO by using the An-124-100VS aircraft as a “first stage”. |
| Russia |
Malaysia |
End of August 2001 |
The Malaysian delegation visited Irkutsk Aviation Industrial Association.27 |
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Malaysia is considering the possibility of purchasing a batch of multi-role Su-30 fighters produced at IAIA. |
| September |
| Ukraine |
Greece |
Beginning of September 2001 |
Completion of running test of the second Zubr (Pomornik class) amphibious ship that Ukraine should have delivered to Greece 4 months before.28 |
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As per 2000 contract for the delivery of 2 project 1232.2 Zubr amphibious ships for a total of $100 mln. |
| Russia |
Unspecified Middle Eastern country |
Beginning of September 2001 |
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (UUAZ) signs a contract for the manufacture of 5 multirole Mi-171Sh (Mi-8AMTSh, Hip H)) combat helicopters for an unspecified Middle Eastern country.29 |
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| Russia |
Jordan |
Beginning of September 2001 |
During his trip to Russia King of Jordan Abdullah II visits Tula-based KBP – Instrument Design Bureau.30 |
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KBP is the designer and producer of short-range air defense systems, ATGM and small arms. |
| Russia |
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Beginning of September 2001 |
Rosoboronexport signs general agreements with Ural Optical Mechanical Plant (UOMZ) and Novator Design Bureau for the “promotion of military-use products on foreign markets”.31 |
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Novator Design Bureau is a designer of anti-ship missiles; UOMZ develops and produces military and civil-use optical equipment. |
| Ukraine |
Finland |
03.09.01 |
Defense Ministers of the Ukraine and Finland sign a memorandum on military cooperation.32 |
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The memorandum includes peacekeeping operations and military-technical cooperation. Finland also considers the possibility of upgrading its T-72 tanks in Ukraine. |
| Russia |
Global market |
03.09.01 |
The Russian government approves a procedure for elaborating the list of military-use products permitted for export and a procedure for elaborating the list of states where these products can be exported.33 |
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| Ukraine |
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04.09.01 |
Hryhoriy Maliuk, director of the Kharkov-based Malyshev plant is fired for weak administration and wage arrears.34 |
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The Malyshev plant is the major tank-building enterprise in Ukraine. Hennadiy Hrytsenko, the deputy director, was appointed as acting general director of the plant. |
| Russia |
Greece |
06.09.01 |
The Zubr (project 12322) amphibious ship is handed over to the Greek Navy.35 |
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The second ship as per 2000 contract for construction and modernization of 2 amphibious ships for total of $101 mln. |
| Russia |
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10.09.01 |
The Russian Air Force Commander Anatoly Kornukov reports that the serial Su-27IB strike aircraft will be taken into service starting from 2005-2006.36 |
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At the moment, 8 aircraft are being built and tested. Later in this year the Russian Air Force should receive 5 Su-27IB for tests.37 |
| Russia |
Kyrgyzstan |
11.09.01 |
Russia is reported to have supplied Kyrgyzstan with a batch of radars for border surveillance.38 |
About $700 thousand39 |
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| Russia |
Malaysia |
12-15.09.01 |
During the visit of Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad to Russia negotiations took place for the sale of Su-30MK fighters.40 |
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According to the press, Malaysia is interested in the possibility of purchasing 12 to18 Su-30MK fighters in exchange for palm oil.41 |
| Ukraine |
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15.09.01 |
Hennadiy Hrytsenko appointed the general director of the Malyshev Plant.42 |
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Hennadiy Hrytsenko was the formerly the deputy director of the plant. |
| Russia |
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19.09.01 |
Rosoboronexport and the administration of Kaluga region signed an agreement on cooperation in export of military products.43 |
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| Russia |
India |
19.09.01 |
A delegation from the Indian Navy visits the Sevmash shipyards to specify and coordinate the final details of a contract for the repair and modernization of the Admiral Gorshkov (Kiev class) aircraft carrier.44 |
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| Russia |
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21.09.01 |
Rosoboronexport and the Moscow regional administration conclude an agreement on cooperation in promoting defense products in the world market.45 |
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| Russia |
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24.09.01 |
Russian vice-premier Ilya Klebanov reports that the state defense order in Russia has doubled in the last 2 years.46 |
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| Turkey |
Georgia |
24.09.01 |
Transfer of 2 UH-1 Iroquois helicopters to Georgia as gratuitous aid.47 |
Estimated value – about $5 mln48 |
10 more UH-1H helicopters granted by the US government are to be transferred in October 2001. |
| Ukraine |
Russia |
25.09.01 |
The Ukraine’s president Leonid Kuchma said that the Ukraine and Russia have nearly reached an agreement on sale of the project 1164 Ukraina (Slava class) guided missile cruiser to Russia after its construction is completed.49 |
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The Ukraina cruiser is being built in the Nikolaev shipyards and is more than 90% complete. |
| Russia |
China |
September 2001 |
Kumertau Aircraft Production Enterprise (KumAPE) is reported to negotiate with China for the delivery of Ka-28 ASW and Ka-27PS (Helix) search and rescue helicopters.50 |
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| Russia
Rosoboronexport, JSC Electromashina |
UAE |
September 2001 |
The Chelaybinsk-based JSC Electromashina began upgrading 30 Scorpion APCs for the UAE Army.51 |
About $750 thousand |
The Scorpion APCs will be equipped with Kalgan-01 automatic weapons control systems designed and built by JSC Electromashina. There is also an option for the modernization of 50 more APC.52 |
| Russia
Rosoboronexport, JSC Electromashina |
India |
September 2001 |
Contract for the modernization of military equipment.53 |
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The details of the contract are presently unknown. |
| Russia |
USA |
September 2001 |
Acting under the instructions of the Committee on Military-Technical Cooperation, the Kolomna-based Machine-building Design Bureau (KBM) halted its negotiations with General Dynamics on the Arena active armor protection system.54 |
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The decision was based on the disagreement with the Americans on sales conditions for the Arena system. |
| Russia
RAC “MiG” |
Yemen |
September 2001 |
Contract for the delivery of MiG-29 (Fulcrum) fighters to Yemen signed. |
$300 mln56 |
Estimated delivery of 14 – 18 aircraft.57. The contract also stipulates an option for the purchase of another batch of aircraft for $100 mln. |
| Russia |
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September 2001 |
The State Ryazan Instrument Plant completed tests of the Osa-2 on-board radar.58 |
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The Osa-2 radar with phased array is to be installed in multi-role MiG-29UBT fighters. |
| Ukraine |
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September 2001 |
The Ukrainian Armed Forces receive 10 new T-84 tanks built at the Malyshev Plant.59 |
About $15 mln60 |
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| Russia |
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September 2001 |
The Aerospace Association “Polyot” wins a tender for the manufacture of An-70 transport planes.61 |
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Besides “Polyot,” the short list included Samara-based JSC “Aviacor” that produces Tu-154 planes. The order volumes for An-70 remain unclear. |
| China |
Tajikistan |
September 2001 |
It is reported that China has decided to render gratuitous technical aid to Tajik Defense Ministry.62 |
About $1 mln (8 mln yuans)63 |
The Tajik defense ministry has previously received aid from China about $600 thousand in aid from China (5 mln yuans). |
| Russia |
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September 2001 |
The Shipbuilding Department of the Russian Navy signs a contract with the “Severnaya Verf” Shipyard for the construction of the first project 20380 corvette.64 |
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The corvette will be laid down in December 2001. |
| Russia |
India |
September 2001 |
The Kumertau Aircraft Production Enterprise (KumAPE) is reported to have delivered 2 Ka-31 (Helix) surveillance helicopters to India.65 |
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Apparently this is as per 1999 contract for delivery of 4 Ka-31 helicopters. KumAPE plans to export 9 helicopters by the end of 2001. |
| Ukraine |
Macedonia |
September 2001 |
Transfer of 31 T-72 tanks.66 |
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1 "Ne podmazhesh - ne poletish", Kommersant, 12.09.2001.
2 INFO-TASS electronic database, "Vega" base, 23.08.2001.
3 Military News Agency, 06.08.2001.
4 Vladimir Natalin, "Bronya u nikh krepka", Izvestiya, 07.08.2001.
5 Ibid.
6 Military News Agency, 08.08.2001.
7 "Myanma predpochla poderzhannye MiGi novym", Kommersant, 10.08.2001.
8 Ibid.
9 Military News Agency, 15.08.2001.
10 Sergey Sokut, "Torgovtsy oruzhiem perevypolnyayut plan", Nezavisimaya gazeta, 16.08.2001.
11 Ibid.
12 INFO-TASS electronic database, "Vega" base, 20.08.2000.
13 Interview of Andrey Belyaninov to Profil magazine, 22.08.2001.
14 Military News Agency, 30.08.2001.
15 "Aviatsiya, kosmos i oruzhie Rossii", 24.08.2001.
16 "Aviatsiya, kosmos i oruzhie Rossii", 30.08.2001.
17 Military News Agency, 15.08.2001.
18 Nezavisimoe voennoe obozrenie, #31,
24-30.08.2001.
19 INFO-TASS electronic database, "Vega"
base, 16.08.2000.
20 Defense News, 07.08.2001.
21 "Aviatsiya, kosmos i oruzhie Rossii", 18.08.2001.
22 Jane's Defense Weekly, 15.08.2001, #7, p10.
23 "Aviatsiya, kosmos i oruzhie Rossii", 23.08.2001.
24 Kamov Company Press-Service, 22.08.2001, www.kamov.ru.
25 "Aviatsiya, kosmos i oruzhie Rossii", 10.09.2001.
26 Regions.ru News Agency, 12.09.2001.
27 Interfax, 28.08.2001.
28 Military News Agency, 04.09.2001.
29 Military News Agency, 05.09.2001.
30 Vassiliy Protasov, "Korolyu priglyanulos' tulskoe oruzhie", Nezavisimaya gazeta, 05.09.2001.
31 "Rosobornexport" znakomitsya s uralskoy oboronkoy", Business-Novosti Urala, 03.09.2001.
32 Report of Ukrainian STB TV company, 03.09.2001.
33 Military News Agency, 03.09.2001.
34 Arms Executive Fired In Ukraine, International Herald Tribune, 05.09.2001.
35 Press-release of Almaz Shipbuilding Company, 06.09.2001, www.almaz.spb.ru.
36 Military News Agency, 10.09.2001.
37 Ibid.
38 ITAR-TASS, 11.09.2001.
39 Ibid.
40 "Ne podmazhesh - ne poletish", Kommersant, 12.09.2001.
41 Ibid.
42 UNIAN, 15.09.2001.
43 Rosbalt information agency, 19.09.2001.
44 Interfax Severo-Zapad, 19.09.2001.
45 Interfax-AVN, 21.09.2001.
46 Rosbalt information agency, 24.09.2001.
47 RIA Novosti, 24.09.2001.
48 Ibid.
49 Interfax-Ukraine, 25.09.2001.
50 Interfax-AVN, 18.09.2001.
51 Interfax-AVN, 19.09.2001.
52 Ibid.
53 Interfax-AVN, 19.09.2001.
54 Interfax-AVN, 21.09.2001.
55 Alexey Germanovich, Mikhail Kozyrev, Alexey Nikolsky, "Test na terpimost", Vedomosti, 26.09.2001
56 Ibid.
57 CAST estimations.
58 Military News Agency, 03.09.2001.
59 Interfax-AVN, 18.09.2001.
60 Expert estimations (7.88 mln hryvnas for a tank), Ibid.
61 Andrey Nikitin, "Polyot, nevziraya na kozni konkurentov", Novoe Omskoe Slovo, 12.09.2001.
62 Interfax-AVN, 17.09.2001.
63 Ibid.
64 RIA "RosBuisnessConsulting", 18.09.2001.
65 Interfax-Eurasia, 20.09.2001.
66 Dnevnik (Skopje), 20.09.2001.
* The views of the author do not necessarily coincide with the official position of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
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