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Last week Ukrainian units and state enterprises repaired 343 units of armament and military equipment | Міністерство оборони України

Tuesday, June 9. KYIV — “MoD recovers and repairs materiel. Last week, there were recovered 343 units of armament and military equipment,” Col. Viktoria Kushnir, Aide to Minister of Defence, stated at the briefing in the Ukrainian Crisis Media Centre.

Totally, there have been recovered and repaired 25,087 units of armament and military equipment and 484 units of AF equipment. Particularly, 81 aircrafts, 44 helicopters and 27 unmanned aerial vehicles.

 

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Wednesday, June 24. CHERNIHIV — Specialists of the State Scientific Research Centre of the Armed Forces of Ukraine along with representatives of MS Avia-Grade Ltd and Adron Ltd carried out tests of Mi-24P helicopter equipped with Adros KUV 26-50 combined flare dispenser.

The specialists performed 5 flights during 2 hours.

“The program is completely fulfilled. The helicopter demonstrated high results. The primary aim of these tests was to define possibility of the passing into service of Adros KUV 26-50 combined flare dispenser and use on Mi-24, Mi-8 helicopters and An-26 airlifters,” Col. Volodymyr Bashynsky, Chief of State Scientific Research Centre of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, stated.

 

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Military helicopter Mi-24 level 56th separate helicopter detachment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which is temporarily based in the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, perform flights on unstable regions of the country, demonstrating the presence of UN forces.Regular air service machines is held in the base camp of the 56th OVZ in Liberia.

During work on serviceability checks all helicopter systems, after which pilots carry "test flight".Recently, military-technical staff separate helicopter detachment completed routine maintenance of the helicopter Mi-24 military pilot Lieutenant Colonel Gregory Sytnyk. End of technical works marked test test.- During the flight at an altitude of one kilometer, all systems were checked helicopter.

The machine is in good condition and ready to perform tasks - said Lt. Col. Gregory Sitnik.After maintenance machine soon will return to Ivory Coast, where continue to perform the tasks of the UN mission.

 

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July 5 in Odessa, held on the occasion of the Day of the Naval Forces of Ukraine.Activities started implementation solemn ritual of lifting ships naval flag and flags roztsvichuvannya.At the solemn meeting, held at helipad domestic fleet flagship, the frigate "Hetman Sahaidachny" was attended by Defense Minister of Ukraine Colonel-General Stephen Poltorak, Commander of the Naval Forces of Ukraine Vice-Admiral Sergei Hayduk, chairman of the Odessa Regional State

Administration Miheil Saakashvili, deputy chairman of the Odessa Regional Council Smirnov, Odessa command of the garrison, and representatives of public organizations and veterans Odessa.Chairman of the national defense department,

Colonel-General Stephen Poltorak welcoming personnel Ukrainian domestic fleet on their professional holiday and wished the sailors every success in performing the tasks of protecting the country from the sea direction.

 

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In Odessa, in the Day of Naval Forces of Ukraine, great interest was the measure ships tours for everyone. About 3500 citizens of Odessa and guests visited moored at berth frigate "Hetman Sahaidachny" missile boat "Pryluky" ship degaussing "Balta" and on three ships and boats Marine detachment of the Border Service of Ukraine. Only frigate "Hetman Sahaidachny" took on board at more than 2.5 thousand people.

 

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Today, July 7, the second year students of the Faculty of flight Kharkiv Air Force University named after Ivan Kozhedub reached the important stage of military pilots - the implementation of independent flights in the aircraft type HAZ-30. Practical training takes place at the airport flying club named Valentina Kharkiv Society Grizodubova promotion of Defense of Ukraine.

Currently, each of cadets has an average of 15 hours nalotnoho time. The training program provides that this summer will Vtorokursniki in the sky for 45 hours, 13 of which is assigned a separate flight.Reference: aircraft HAZ-30 is designed for initial training of pilots flying clubs, flight schools, military and civil aviation, as well as flights by private individuals. The aircraft is equipped with the Austrian Rotax-912 engine with ULS tyahnetrylopatevym propeller. The plane takes off and landing on runway airborne and ground with artificial covering.

 

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Yesterday personnel of the Naval Forces of Ukraine in Odessa visited the US Ambassador to Ukraine Jeffrey R.Payyett. The Ambassador congratulated the sailors on the Day of Naval Forces, celebrated July 5.

At the frigate "Hetman Sahaidachny" held a protocol meeting Commander of the Naval Forces of Ukraine Vice-Admiral Sergei Hayduk with US Ambassador to Ukraine Jeffrey R.Payyettom. Head of the Armed Forces of Ukraine thanked the American side for consistency in terms of international cooperation, particularly in the conduct of US-Ukrainian exercises series "Sea Breeze", held in the Black Sea under the NATO "Partnership for Peace", and tactical training type PASSEX and other measures of cooperation.

Vice Admiral Sergei Hayduk informed the ambassador about the preparation exercises "Sea Breeze 2015" and expressed hope that US Ambassador to Ukraine will study. Commander of the Ukrainian Navy also thanked the military-technical assistance provided by the Ukrainian Navy from the US.The American diplomat described the efforts exerted to strengthen regional security and international cooperation. Ambassador wished the personnel of "Hetman Sagaidachnogo" "full sail in all your endeavors."

 

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Ukraine exports weapons to 19 countries in 2014 – State Export Control Service
08.07.2015

In 2014, Ukraine exported ordinary weaponry to 19 countries according to a report by the State Export Control Service on international shipments of certain types of weaponry in 2014.

Information released by the service has been a basis for the annual UN Register of Conventional Arms since 2004.

According to the report, in 2014 Ukraine exported 51 units of equipment including 23 T-82 tanks, 28 armored vehicles, 15 aircraft including 8 helicopters and 6 fighter aircraft, one "Bison" air cushioned landing craft, 18 rocket launchers and over 27,000 firearms.

In particular, 11 T-72 tanks were exported to Ethiopia, 12 – to Nigeria. Fifteen BTR-3E1 and two BTR-3M2 armored vehicles were exported to Thailand, 10 BTR-4EN armored vehicles – to Nigeria, and one BTR-4 armored vehicle – to the U.S.

Nigeria received six large-caliber artillery mounts.

Five MiG-21 fighter aircraft were exported to Croatia and one to Chad. Six Mi-8 helicopters were exported to Belarus and two Mi-24V helicopters – to Nigeria. The "Bison" air cushioned landing craft was exported to China. Algeria bought 18 rockets and rocket launchers.

Firearms were exported to the U.S. which bought 10,166 rifles, Canada – 10,400 rifles, the Czech Republic – 5,000 rifles, Uganda – 3,000 rifles and Georgia – 100 rifles. Sudan received 830 light and 62 heavy machine guns. The Democratic Republic of Congo received one light machine gun, two assault rifles, one rifle, and two handguns. Moldova bought 2 handguns and Peru – 580 handguns.

Germany bought 10 launching mechanisms for portable air defense systems, Belarus – one portable antitank guided missile system.

Official data on the results of the operation of Ukrainian special exporters in 2014 by Ukroboronprom state concern hasn’t been made public. According to Ukroboronprom, in 2013 weapons exports and the special services of the company made an income of $1 billion, which corresponds with the results of 2012. Out of the total exports figure, 43% of exported goods went to Asia, 25% - to Africa, 9% - to Europe, 6% to the CIS (excluding Russia) and 3% - to the U.S. The share of exports to Russia, including double-purpose products, amounted to 17%.

According to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, Ukrainian exports of major weaponry in 2014 amounted to $664 million, which was 6.8% lower year-over-year ($708 million).

Russia's annexation of Crimea made Ukroboronprom suspend military-trade cooperation with Russia in March 2014. In June 2014, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko announced a ban on military-trade cooperation with Russia, including supplies of double-purpose products. In May 2015, the Ukrainian government canceled the inter-government agreement on military-trade cooperation with Russia which was signed in 1993.

Russian military aggression in 2014 also made Ukraine suspend a number of export contracts on supplying military equipment that was ultimately sent to the Anti-Terrorist Operation zone in Donbas.

According to Ukroboronprom's plans which were announced in December 2014, supplies under suspended contracts are to be provided via a scheduled increase in production capacity in 2015-2016.

At present, Ukraine has military-trade relations with 100 countries.

 

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In Odessa today, July 11, held celebrations to mark the 22 th anniversary of the lifting of the naval flag on the frigate Naval Forces of Ukraine "Getman Sahaidachny." Congratulate Fleet flagship crew attended by representatives of the Ukrainian Navy Command, Western Naval Base, surface ships crew, management Podolsk district in Kyiv state administration, veterans of the Armed Forces and the ship, clergy, staff of the Center of military-music Naval Forces of Ukraine.

On behalf of the Commander of the Naval Forces of Ukraine personnel of the ship and welcomed all present chief of staff - first deputy commander Navy Rear Admiral Ukraine Andrey Tarasov.- We hold on you very much hope, because in front of the Naval Forces of Ukraine a lot of work for the restoration, establishment and development of the entire ship. That's your big sea experience will in the shortest possible time to restore power fleet - said Rear Admiral Andrei Tarasov.

 

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Russian frigates left without engines prepared for transfer to India
Saturday, July 04, 2015 by Indiandefense News
The fourth and fifth Project 11356 frigates, built for the Russian Navy at the Kaliningrad Yantar shipyard, might be sent to India. A source in the Defense Ministry informed Lenta.ru of this.

Russian frigates left without engines prepared for transfer to India | Indian Defence News

 

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Today, 13 July, in Kharkiv at the State Enterprise "Kharkov armored plant", part of the State Concern "Ukroboronprom" transmission completed 8th tank of T-80 members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Since the beginning of the antiterrorist operation Kharkiv tankoremontnyky already repaired more than 50 units of tanks.According to the company's management, under the terms of the current contract in July they had put the army 4 tanks.

However, sound organization of work in two shifts and repairers efforts have greatly accelerate the rate of transfer of combat vehicles and surpass the production plan.- A first group of armor of T-80 repaired at the factory. Before that, we sent the army just different versions of T-64 tank. "Visimdesyatka" as is fast and mobility, but these are the characteristics that are suitable for soldiers paratroopers. Note that all labor collective of mutual understanding refers to the execution of defense contracts. It depends on peace and tranquility in the country - said the director of "armored Kharkov Plant" Victor Kozonak.

 

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Tuesday, July 14. LVIV — Lviv Armor plant demonstrated new military vehicles, including a new Dozor B armor vehicle. According to Mr. Roman Romanov, Director General, Ukroboronprom, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will receive t\this vehicle in early September.

“We’ve reached an agreement with state authorities, leaders of departments that we’ll strictly control the realization of this project at all the stages. If the vehicle undergoes testing as scheduled the army will receive the first Dozors in early September,” he stressed.

 

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The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine continuing experiment with the use of electronic media during the negotiation procurement procedures so-called "electronic trading". Introduction of e-procurement is a joint project "volunteer troops" of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine, viziynoho project "New Country" and e-GP "Prozorro."The competitive environment of electronic trading encourages producers to reduce prices, thus contributing to saving public money.Thus, in early July during electronic trading for 14 positions (Field caps ("mazepynky"), preserves, tea, coffee, etc.) the expected amount of purchases of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine was more than USD 54.5 million. Following the auction the real amount of purchases fell to 49.4 million USD.

 

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For armament department of Kharkiv zonal Military Police (VSP) in the Armed Forces of Ukraine submitted a new armored personnel carrier of the "Sahon", produced in the UK. This is only the first batch of armored vehicle combat vehicles that will soon Kharkov military police.-

Soon we get other armored vehicles of the "Sahon" as well as several US military «Humvee». Metal "cars", we actively engage to support military columns, transportation of personnel and napravlyatymemo the zone ATO where constantly in my staff seconded, - the Head of Kharkiv zonal department GSP Colonel Alexander Leonchenko.

According to the responsible for the operation of the first BTR "Sahon" in Kharkov elders military service under contract Rassamahina Alexander, armored car is very comfortable and easy to drive, most of the components used in SUVs or trucks of various types, so the problems of the operation will be.

Under the new military tradition to give "name" all combat vehicles, armored vehicles, the first of the party "Sahon" Kharkov military police informally named in honor of the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - "Elizabeth".Reference: Armored "Sahon" (UK) has 2 man crew and can carry up to 8 people. Axle "4 × 4". Its length is 5.169 meters, width - 2.489 and the height it occupies 2.628 meters. The combat weight of 11.6 tons. The maximum road speed of 96 km / h. Cruising 480 km.

 

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On this day, August 25, Minister of Defense of Ukraine Colonel-General Stephen Poltorak while at the State Enterprise "Plant 410 civil aviation."- According to the state defense order, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine ordered the modernization and repair of combat and transport aircraft. Order admitted all the enterprises of Ukraine. As for this particular plant, we ordered modernization and repair six Antonov An-26, of which five already delivered to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, - said Colonel General Stephen Poltorak.Being in the company, head of the defense department, together with the leadership of the state got acquainted with the modern models of aircraft. In particular, the latest communications and security systems of aircraft made by domestic enterprises, military helicopters such as "Mi" new, modernized and refurbished aircraft Antonov family and domestic unmanned aircraft.- We have already signed several contracts with producers of unmanned aerial vehicles. In part, we have already received. Development certainly deserve attention. Devices that are interested in us, be tested in the area of ATO, after which they will be accepted by the relevant decision - the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Colonel-General Stephen Poltorak.