By Staff Correspondent
JSC ROSOBORONEXPORT, a subsidiary of Rostec State Corporation, provides international clients with services to efficiently establish and equip airborne units within their national armed forces.
The Company is prepared to aid in the establishment of an organizational framework for airborne forces, including the development of essential ground infrastructure, the provision of various military equipment and weaponry, and the training of military personnel. ROSOBORONEXPORT’s endeavours will lead to the establishment of a fully functional division of the foreign client’s military.
Airborne troops are the best-trained tactical formations that can quickly accomplish objectives beyond enemy lines and on the forward edge of the battle area (FEBA), according to current military, counter-terror, and peacekeeping operations. “They can defeat the enemy, capture and hold territories and critical facilities,” stated Alexander Mikheev, Director General of ROSOBORONEXPORT, after a successful attack. The rich history and combat expertise of the Russian Airborne Forces make ROSOBORONEXPORT an attractive option for allied nations looking to establish airborne units or enhance their current training programs. A lot of promise lies in the Asia-Pacific, MENA, and African markets, according to the company.
ROSOBORONEXPORT suggests providing partner militaries with cutting-edge military equipment to outfit their airborne forces for the effective execution of combat operations. Recently, Russian defence industries have created new military equipment models and significantly upgraded weapons that have been tested in real combat situations. These advancements have been made with consideration for current and sophisticated warfighting strategies.
The BMD-4M airborne assault vehicle, developed by Rostec’s High-Precision Systems, is a tracked amphibious battle vehicle that can be dropped from the air. It is equipped with a 100mm gun, a 30mm cannon, and a 7.62mm machine gun. The aircraft is operated by a crew of three individuals and has the capacity to accommodate up to seven paratroopers who are outfitted with necessary gear. The airborne platform is equipped with a customizable hydro-pneumatic suspension system that allows the vehicle’s ground clearance to be adjusted between 100 and 500 mm. This feature helps to decrease the vehicle’s profile when it is utilized for defence purposes.
The modified 2S25 125mm self-propelled anti-tank cannon, developed by High-Precision Systems, stands out as the sole light amphibious combat vehicle in its category that possesses comparable firepower to the T-90MS tank and is capable of using ordnance designed for Russian main battle tanks. The vehicle is outfitted with a deadly armament, which consists of a 125mm cannon accompanied by a 7.62mm machine gun that is coaxially mounted, as well as a 7.62mm machine gun that is remotely operated. The vehicle is armed with a guided missile system specifically designed to neutralize heavily armoured targets, particularly those equipped with ERA (Explosive Reactive Armour), at distances of up to 5 km.
The BTR-MDM armoured personnel carrier, produced by High-Precision Systems, is specifically engineered to transport a maximum of 13 soldiers, together with ammunition, spare parts, and gasoline, as an integral component of assault forces, regardless of the prevailing battle circumstances. The BTR-MDM chassis may also be outfitted with command post vehicles, mobile signal centres, medical vehicles, and technical support vehicles.
The Typhoon-K series, produced by Remdiesel (a subsidiary of Rostec State Corporation), includes an MRAP vehicle equipped with a 30mm remote-controlled weapon station. This vehicle is specifically designed to provide support for combat operations conducted by airborne forces, as well as for the transportation of personnel and goods.
The MTR technical reconnaissance vehicle, manufactured by Remdiesel, is specifically engineered to accommodate a crew of five individuals together with specialized equipment. The object is equipped with surveillance and technological reconnaissance gadgets.
An airborne unit can be equipped with various weapons depending on the given duties. These may include a 120mm 2S42 Lotos self-propelled howitzer, a 2S41 Drok self-propelled mortar, and a Kornet-EM anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system. The 83t501 Zavet-D system, which utilizes the BTR-MDM platform, is specifically engineered to offer automated control over artillery firing.
The whole arsenal of the airborne forces may be transported by air and delivered precisely to a designated location. Rostec firms develop and produce parachute systems to airdrop personnel, military equipment, and freight at the mission area.
ROSOBORONEXPORT provides international partners with a diverse selection of airdrop systems suitable for various tasks. These include the Dalnolet, Tandem-400, Arbalet-2, Berkut-2, and Stayer-2 specialized systems, as well as the D-6 and D-10 systems for mass dropping.
The Dalnolet specialized system allows paratroopers to do group jumps from an altitude of 8,000 meters, with a maximum distance of up to 60 kilometers from the aircraft. Simultaneously, a paratrooper has the capacity to transport an ample amount of weaponry, ammunition, and specialized equipment, since the whole weight during flight amounts to 190 kg. The Tandem-400 is a specialized parachute system that allows for air-dropping with a passenger or attaching a container weighing up to 50 kg to a harness system. The overall weight for the trip, including the system and its contents, is 225 kg. Russia has developed a range of cargo restraint systems and cargo containers to provide paratroopers with the necessary equipment. These systems meet modern ergonomic standards and include protective helmets, night vision devices, and oxygen equipment. This equipment ensures that paratroopers can breathe properly during air drops at altitudes ranging from 4000 to 8000 meters.
The MKS-350-12/12M cargo multi-canopy parachute system and the PBS platformless parachute system are used to airdrop airborne assault vehicles weighing up to 20 tonnes.
ROSOBORONEXPORT suggests using contemporary parachute freight systems of Russian origin for the purpose of air-dropping weaponry, ammunition, military equipment, and humanitarian provisions.
Rostec State Corporation has created the APSDG-250 automated parachute system, which allows for the dropping of packages weighing up to 250 kg from heights of up to 8,000 meters. The device has a touchdown error margin of up to 100 meters.
ROSOBORONEXPORT provides the advanced Ilyushin Il-76MD-90A(E) military transport aircraft, developed and manufactured by Rostec’s UAC, to provide optimal mobility for airborne forces. This aircraft boasts over 70% updated systems and components compared to the Il-76.
The Il-76MD-90A(E) has the capability to transport and deploy weaponry and military equipment utilized by airborne forces. The capacity of the vehicle allows for the transportation of a maximum of three BMD-4M assault vehicles, three BTR-MDM APCs, and two improved 125mm 2S25 self-propelled anti-tank cannons (Sprut light amphibious tanks). The aircraft is capable of airdropping a maximum of 126 paratroopers who are fully equipped. The vehicle has a maximum range of 4,000 kilometers while carrying a load of 60 tonnes, and a range of 5,000 kilometers when carrying a load of 52 tonnes.
The Il-76MD-90A(E) aircraft can be fitted with the President-S defensive assistance system, which provides automated protection against enemy-guided missiles across the whole spectrum of their engagement distances and angles of approach.
The Il-76MD-90A(E) possesses a significant competitive edge due to its ability to do takeoffs and landings on airfields that are neither prepared nor paved.
The airborne staff undergoes efficient training utilizing state-of-the-art technology. ROSOBORONEXPORT is prepared to offer partners seeking well-trained and effective airborne forces with dynamic crew simulators, gunnery trainers, driving simulators, and crew training classrooms. The UTK-VDP airborne training center conducts the primary paratrooper training, which includes practicing parachute landing falls in different situations.
The Russian Ministry of Defence will provide comprehensive training to future paratroopers, covering essential aspects of airborne warfare tactics, combat actions, equipment operation, and weapon features. The training will be conducted by highly skilled instructors who have extensive experience in the field. It will also take into consideration the current realities of modern military conflicts, including the utilization of unmanned reconnaissance-and-strike systems.
